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Why People Don't Believe In Climate Science

Join Joe Hanson as he explores curiosity and illuminates the science behind… well, everything.

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.

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