How the public views climate change
W Kempton 1997 Environment v39 p12-21

This article examines cultural models that U.S. voters use in an attempt to understand global climate change. It will suggest how popular misconceptions arise and how better communication could improve the public's understanding of this issue.



Subject: Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change, Climate Change:Greenhouse effect, Impacts of climate change, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change, Climate Change:Greenhouse effect, Impacts of climate change
Resource Type: Pedagogic Resources, Journal Article
Research on Learning: Cognitive Domain:Misconceptions/barriers to learning, Affective Domain:Cultural Differences , Geoscience Expertise:Complex Systems
Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Environmental Science, Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Atmospheric Science