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Why People Don't Believe In Climate Science

Scientists overwhelmingly agree that our climate is changing.

Aired 12/08/2014 | Rating NR

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Be Smart

Why People Don't Believe In Climate Science

Season 3 Episode 9 | 6m 50s

Scientists overwhelmingly agree that our climate is changing.

Scientists overwhelmingly agree that our climate is changing, Earth is getting warmer, sea levels are rising, and it's primarily because of humans putting lots of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Yet 4 in 10 Americans aren't convinced. Here's what psychologists and sociologists have to say about why some people don't believe in climate science.

Aired 12/08/2014 | Rating NR

FromDigital Studios

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Be Smart

Why People Don't Believe In Climate Science

Season 3 Episode 9 | 6m 50s

Scientists overwhelmingly agree that our climate is changing, Earth is getting warmer, sea levels are rising, and it's primarily because of humans putting lots of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Yet 4 in 10 Americans aren't convinced. Here's what psychologists and sociologists have to say about why some people don't believe in climate science.

Aired 12/08/2014 | Rating NR

FromDigital Studios

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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