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Why is climate denial still thriving online?

An extreme global heatwave has been blamed on climate change, yet online misinformation has evolved to counter the facts — despite platforms like TikTok banning climate denial.
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Climate skepticism is rife in Down East Maine

With many threats to their natural resource-based economy, climate change is not a priority for many in Washington County.
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The one group of people Americans actually trust on climate science

Local meteorologists are better positioned than anyone else to talk their communities through the facts about climate change.
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Why do some still think climate change isn’t real?

In the face of overwhelming scientific evidence, and news reports of the increasing association between climate change and more frequent storms, floods, and wildfires, it is a puzzle to psychologists why climate denial still has such a hold some people.

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Exxon says it backs scientific consensus on climate change, but one executive cast doubts

ExxonMobil says it backs the scientific consensus on climate change. But one executive cast doubt about global warming's impact while speaking to state regulators earlier this month, according to a recording.

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Governments still dilly-dallying on climate action

Now that we have had a couple of decades to thoroughly debate the issue of climate change, we should have had an understanding around the world about what should be done to combat it. Instead, we still have the climate change deniers proclaiming that the world view of the scientific community is wrong.

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Climate is the new populist wedge issue

As the world reckons with the grim reality of the climate crisis, right-wing populists are adapting their message.
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Record prison numbers for UK activists highlight crackdown on protests

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Big Tech's power needs leave Navajo families in the dark

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World Bank renews focus on financing controversial mega dams

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Op-ed: The real scam — rail against renewables, run away with factories

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Hydrogen hubs test new federal environmental justice rules

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Donald Trump wins US presidency. What that could mean for the environment.

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Supreme Court rulings weaken environmental protections in 2024

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E.P.A. head Michael Regan stepping down before Biden’s term ends