By Amy Harder
Why it matters: Addressing climate change, whether through government or private action, requires acknowledging a problem exists. Misinformation about the science, including inaccurate statements and articles, makes that harder. Concern about climate change has dropped over the past year among Republicans and independents, according to Gallup polling released in March.
Harder claim: “Just 15% of the public understands that more than 90% of scientists agree human activity is driving Earth’s temperature up.”
