Survey: US political and generation gaps on science issues
Age divides Americans on science issues just as much as political ideology, a new analysis of recent polling shows.
Age divides Americans on science issues just as much as political ideology, a new analysis of recent polling shows.
Social Sciences
Jul 1, 2015
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Public attitudes about climate change and energy policy are strongly intertwined with political party affiliation and ideology. But politics play a more modest, or even peripheral, role on public views about other key issues ...
Social Sciences
Jul 1, 2015
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Increasing public knowledge and understanding about energy issues is vital if improved energy-saving behaviours are to be encouraged among individuals and organisations, a study suggests.
Energy & Green Tech
May 22, 2015
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NASA pushed back against a congressional proposal to slash more than $300 million in funding from its branch focused on climate issues.
Space Exploration
May 1, 2015
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There is cloud hanging over climate science, but one Cornell University expert on communication and environmental issues says he knows how to help clear the air.
Environment
Dec 8, 2014
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Politically sidelined since a 2009 UN summit almost ended in a bust-up, climate change has resurfaced as a priority but faces a brutal test at talks opening in Lima on Monday.
Environment
Nov 28, 2014
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Climate change poses a growing health threat, the UN warned on Wednesday, saying extreme weather and rising temperatures could claim hundreds of thousands of lives and spread disease.
Environment
Aug 27, 2014
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(Phys.org) —Supporting an issue such as climate change can be a daunting task, so what keeps advocates going while avoiding burnout?
Social Sciences
Apr 23, 2014
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(Phys.org) —The latest energy poll conducted by The University of Texas at Austin shows Americans to be less engaged on energy issues than they were six months or a year ago. Survey results also highlight consumer misperceptions ...
Energy & Green Tech
Oct 18, 2013
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A new study from Western University suggests that the news media may take advantage of an existing uncertainty and unease around immigration policies and the treatment of immigrants and refugees to create a crisis mentality ...
Social Sciences
Sep 23, 2013
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