An attack on science? Media use, trust in scientists, and perceptions of global warming

• Published in: Public understanding of science (Bristol, England) Vol. 23; no. 7; pp. 866 - 883
• Main Authors: Hmielowski, Jay D., Feldman, Lauren, Myers, Teresa A., Leiserowitz, Anthony, Maibach, Edward
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London, England SAGE Publications 01.10.2014; Sage Publications Ltd
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Climate change; Female; Global Warming; Humans; Male; Mass Media; Middle Aged; News media; Perceptions; Politics; Public Opinion; Science; Scientists; Surveys and Questionnaires; Trust; United States; Young Adult; United States > US; USA; survey; quantitative; cable news; media effects

There is a growing divide in how conservatives and liberals in the USA understand the issue of global warming. Prior research suggests that the American public’s reliance on partisan media contributes to this gap. However, researchers have yet to identify intervening variables to explain the relatio...