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Public understanding of and sense of responsibility for global climate change

January 1, 2013 | Media and Technology, Public Programs, Exhibitions
At first glance, public knowledge of climate science appears encouraging. When prompted, most people can correctly identify some of the contributors to climate change. But they are much less likely to do so when they are not shown a checklist of possible causes. This study examined public understanding of two commonly used terms: “global warming” and “climate change.” The findings have important implications for informal science educators seeking to develop effective programmes and exhibitions on climate science.

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  • 2014 10 22 Heather KING
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    King's College London
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    Resource Type: Research Brief
    Discipline: Climate | Education and learning science
    Audience: General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Media and Technology | Public Programs | Community Outreach Programs | Exhibitions

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