This is an audio podcast of The Guardian on the psychology of climate science denial. This tool discusses psychological barriers and cognitive biases that determine individual responses to climate change.
Students will learn about the cognitive biases that play a pivotal role in climate science denial such as Confirmation Bias and Loss Aversion. Students will also learn about climate biases in corporate and government sectors and how behavioural psychology can be used for effective climate communication.
Use this tool to help your students find answers to:
What is the psychology behind climate science denial?
What cognitive biases make it difficult to understand climate change?
How can behavioural psychology be used for effective climate communication for individuals, corporations and governments?
About the Tool
Tool Name
The psychology of climate science denial
Discipline
Social Sciences, Psychology
Topic(s) in Discipline
Climate Psychology, Behavioural Psychology, Psychology of Climate Denial, Cognitive Biases, Climate Communication
Climate Topic
Climate and Society; Policies, Politics, and Environmental Governance
Type of Tool
Audio (35 mins)
Grade Level
High School, Undergraduate
Location
US, Global
Language
English
Translation
None
Developed by
Ian Sample (in conversation with Debika Shome, Tima Bansal, and Matthew McGregor)
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