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Television news coverage of climate policy is limited and polarized in the US, study finds
- May 21, 2026 at 10:40 PM
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Two-thirds of Americans want action on climate change, but people vastly underestimate public support for climate solutions and policy. Historically, U.S. news outlets overrepresented views on climate change that went against scientific consensus. If news outlets are similarly overrepresenting opposition to climate policy, it could explain the discrepancy between public support and perception.
Originally published at Phys.org