Irrational Fear

Irrational Fear

Cooling Concerns: The Shifting Climate of Public Opinion on Global Warming

Recent Polls Suggest Younger Americans Are Growing Skeptical About Climate Crisis Urgency

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Dr. Matthew Wielicki
May 07, 2024
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A recent Monmouth University poll highlights a decline in the American public's sense of urgency about climate change, especially among younger adults. While 73% still believe climate change is happening, less than half now see it as a very serious problem. This decline is most pronounced among the younger demographic, with only 50% of 18 to 34-year-old…

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