Environmental Studies and Forestry

Climate change beliefs and their correlates in Latin America

M. Spektor, G. N. Fasolin, et al.

This study by Matias Spektor, Guilherme N. Fasolin, and Juliana Camargo delves into the beliefs surrounding climate change in Latin America. While few doubt its existence, many underestimate its severe consequences, rooted in individualistic worldviews and low social trust. Explore these insights that can help combat climate skepticism in the Global South.

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Abstract

This study investigates climate change beliefs and their correlates in Latin America. While skepticism about the existence and anthropogenic origins of climate change is limited, skepticism regarding the severity of its consequences is high. Individualistic worldviews, rather than socio-political factors, are strongly correlated with disbelief in severe consequences, a concerning finding given low social trust in the region. These findings offer insights for addressing climate skepticism in the Global South.

Publisher

Nature Communications

Published On

Nov 09, 2023

Authors

Matias Spektor, Guilherme N. Fasolin, Juliana Camargo

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