As the planet heats, public doubt grows: The social structure behind rising climate change scepticism in Germany

Overall, political attitudes – which are flexible and have shifted substantially in recent years – relate far more strongly to rising CCS (climate change scepticism) than stable socio-structural factors like income or gender. These findings demonstrate an urgent need to restore trust in political institutions and to foster inclusive, participatory climate dialogue to secure broad public support for the transition towards a carbon-neutral society.

Wenig überraschend, aber nun ein weiteres Mal schwarz auf weiß: Wenn die Leute verblöden und blau wählen, zweifeln sie am menschengemachten Klimawandel und – nicht Teil der Studie, aber wissen wir ja – an Journalismus, Impfungen, gesellschaftlicher Vielfalt und Helene Fischer.