ϳԹ

Skip to main content
Hand holding leaves

Psychological sciences' Jeremy Shapiro discusses psychology behind denying climate change

MEDIA | August 21, 2023
STORY BY: EDITORIAL STAFF


The ConversationJeremy Shapiro, adjunct assistant professor of psychological sciences, discussed the psychology behind conspiracy theories in climate denialism. “From a scientific standpoint, these claims of disproof are absurd. Fluctuations in the weather don’t refute clear long-term trends in the climate,” he wrote. “Yet many people believe these claims, and the political result has been reduced willingness to take action to mitigate climate change.”