Climate Change Denial

polarises

divides

stance

opinion

carbon pollution

A type of air pollution(introduction of harmful substances or contaminants into the environment, which can cause damage to the air, water, or land.) caused by carbon-based gases, especially carbon dioxide

coincidence

accident

reserves

supply

drought

a period of dry weather

Shove

to push hard and suddenly, often in a rude or aggressive way.

What percentage of scientists agree that climate change is real and caused by humans

97%

What does it mean that climate change polarises people

It divides people into opposing groups with strong opinions.

How is political stance related to belief in climate change in the US

The more conservative a person is, the less likely they are to believe in climate change.

What do scientists believe is the best way to slow down global warming

Cut carbon pollution by reducing or stopping the use of fossil fuels.

Why is the number of climate change deniers high in countries with big fossil fuel reserves

Because political parties financed by the fossil fuel industry often deny climate change.

Who is Scott Pruitt and what is his position on climate change

He was the first administrator of the US EPA under Trump; he acknowledges climate change but doubts fossil fuels are the main cause.

How have Donald Trump’s views on climate change changed over time

He now admits climate change exists but still denies basic climate facts.

What false claim did Trump make about the California drought

He claimed there was no drought and that officials were “shoving water out to sea.”

What did Trump say about polar ice caps in 2018

He claimed they were at record levels.

What does scientific evidence show about the polar ice caps

Ice levels in the Arctic and Antarctic have been decreasing for several years