Global warming is not our fault
National survey results released this week show Americans regard for climate change is losing momentum. Apparently rapidly calving glaciers, poor ski seasons and marooned polar bears aren’t proving persuasive.
The poll, conducted by researchers at Yale and George Mason, showed double digit declines.
The survey found: Only 50 percent of Americans now say they are “somewhat” or “very worried” about global warming, a 13-point decrease.
The percentage of Americans who think global warming is happening has declined 14 points, to 57 percent.
The percentage of Americans who think global warming is caused mostly by human activities dropped 10 points, to 47 percent.
Not every category saw a decline, however; the number of Americans whom believe global warming will never cause harm to humans nor any other species is on the rise.
So, what could trump the stories and photos of animals and communities in despair that had Americans showing considerable concern about climate change? Anthony Leiserowitz, director of the Yale Project on Climate Change, recognizes a variety of perspectives that are changing Americans opinion of global warming.
“Over the past year the United States has experienced rising unemployment, public frustration with Washington and a divisive health care debate, largely pushing climate change out of the news. Meanwhile, a set of emails stolen from climate scientists and used by critics to allege scientific misconduct may have contributed to an erosion of public trust in climate science.”
Seems Americans can’t trust anybody either. The report showed 65% of people no longer have faith in California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Fox News’ newest contributor, Sarah Palin, as reputable sources for information. There’s also a 53% distrust of Al Gore.
With no one to trust anymore, there’s little to believe in, which means global warming must be a hoax as well.
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