I think they believe in it. They are very good at lying to themselves.
What many believe is that the science may not be conclusive, but it really does not matter, because they agree with the policy choices.
This is validation bias on steroids.
The left is much better at self deception, because they do not see anything wrong with lying to get what they want.
“...validation bias on steroids.”
Nice turn of phrase; you have a gift, sir.
Like Taqiyya, it’s okay to lie and deceive to achieve the goal.