Psychology
The Sociology of Denial in Climate Change Risk Perception
Quick fact
Studies show that a majority of people in many countries privately accept climate science and support action, yet they rarely talk about it with friends or family, a phenomenon called 'social silencing' that reinforces collective denial.
Why this is interesting
Most of us say we worry about climate change — so why do we act as if it doesn't exist? The answer may be more social than psychological.