Some politicians and politically-affiliated individuals and corporations are well-known for their denial of climate change.

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Their opinions, which get a lot of exposure on media, can severely affect the individuals' understanding of climate science.

By constantly creating doubt in climate science and scientists, they erode individuals' trust in science, and further complicate the science that individuals already find hard to comprehend.

As figures of authority, they are role models to the public, who may tailor their attitudes and beliefs on climate change in favour of these role models.

 

On this page, you will find some answers to:
(1) Which institutions and governments deny climate change?

(2) What causes political institutions  to deny climate change?

(3) What are the consequences of these individuals and establishments' denial of climate change?