Looking at the graph from 2008 on, saying that a majority of Americans "still" think global warming is real is like saying a guy who fell off his roof is "still" not injured.
Posted on 03/14/2010 6:09:25 AM PDT by ricks_place
Even as predictions about the possible effects of climate change get more troubling by the day, Americans are increasingly skeptical of the science. The latest evidence is this concerning Gallup poll:
A majority of Americans still agree that global warming is real, as 53% say the effects of the problem have already begun or will do so in a few years. That percentage is dwindling, however. The average American is now less convinced than at any time since 1997 that global warming's effects have already begun or will begin shortly.Depressing news for environmentalists, who have spent years building the public case for concern.Meanwhile, 35% say that the effects of global warming either will never happen (19%) or will not happen in their lifetimes (16%).
The 19% figure is more than double the number who held this view in 1997.
Environmental groups often explain why they are losing the public relations war by, among other things, citing George Will’s “campaign” against global warming and other such efforts, arguing that they have made the science seem less settled than it is. Americans are having trouble telling the difference between relatively small criticisms of the science or scientists -- minor mistakes in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s 2007 report or the release of overheated private exchanges among a few climate scientists, for example -- and the solid case for the bottom-line on global warming: that it’s extremely likely it’s happening, it’s extremely likely that it’s at least partially our fault, and, if unabated, it’s extremely likely to have some rather unpleasant consequences.
But a big factor is also that the issue became more partisan as the Democratic Congress got serious about legislating.
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PATENT BULL$HIT
Why> The American public possesses more Common Sense than the climate data and carbon manipulators. That’s why.
Why? Because politicians and scientists have been lying to us to achieve political goals. That’s why!!
Why are climate scientists considered scientists?
“Climate scientists” are not losing the American public. It’s just that we have stopped listening to the charlatans and poseurs like Jim Hansen and started listening to real climate scientists - who actually know something about the subject - like Richard Lindzen and many others.
The “press” is nothing but a whore’s union, and the Washington Post is prime among them.
It’s called “political science.” It’s taken over just about all the mainstream science periodicals, and is unavoidable in every other form of media. People get suspicious of constantly accomodating the latest, leftist political hobby horse du jour.
It’s been going on now for at least three decades. It’s getting reminiscent of the old Lysenkoism under the Soviet Union, quite frankly. Erstwhile scientists have allowed themselves to become a mere propaganda arm, due to whoring after government grant money.
Duhhhhhhh—just who do you think is BEHIND THE SNOW SHOVEL?
This type of headline about science is all too common.
WHAT DOES IT MATTER WHAT "THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" THINK????
If 100% of the American people believe the sun revolves around the earth, or that peach pits cure cancer, or that relativity is false (or if it's true), SO WHAT??
The beliefs of the American people have ZERO to do with the physical universe. The beliefs of the American people cannot change ONE SINGLE THING in the realm of science.
Is it real, or is it not? That's the question, not what a bunch of idiots think.
Climate scientists are merely politicians seeking federal and foundation grants for their “studies.”
Well stated, sir!
Follow the money Bud!! this has always been about scaming the tax payers in a powergrab which has been a proven hoax!!
They want to rip down hydro-electric dams, they don't want to build nuclear plants, they live in big homes and drive big cars.
It was obvious it was a scam all along.
I do not agree with your addition at all. The "carbon dioxide reducing" regulations if universally enforced across nation boundaries would greatly decrease economic activity worldwide and thus impoverish humanity. Less world wealth would lead to unemployment, dislocation, death, wars, real environment devastation, man-made disaster. Even if only some major economies adopt "carbon reduction" schemes, the world suffers economic loss. Trade works to increase the wealth of all nations. Government regulation forcing businesses to avoid poisoning the environment are necessary, Government "carbon reducing" regulation recklessly distorting the economy is dangerous foolishness.
If not for alternative media sources to the DBM, people would still be on board with the global warming hype because they would never have been exposed to all the facts.
Looking at the graph from 2008 on, saying that a majority of Americans "still" think global warming is real is like saying a guy who fell off his roof is "still" not injured.
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