The majority of U.S. adults believe that non-government scientists and educators are the most trustworthy sources for information about climate change, with 30.2 percent of respondents in 2022. By comparison, nearly 28 percent of respondents said they considered environmental groups trustworthy, and some 17 percent said they considered college professors/educators trustworthy.
Climate change sources considered most trustworthy among U.S. adults in 2021 and 2022
Survey respondents were asked which entities, media, or individuals they considered trustworthy for information about global climate change. Multiple responses were accepted.
Surveys for past year was conducted in February 2020.
* Media such as U.S. newspapers, broadcasters, and online media like CBS, ABC, NBC, CNN, Associated Press, New York Times, Washington Post.
** Scientist and Cosmos TV series host.
*** Also includes radio commentators such as Sean Hannity and/or Rush Limbaugh.
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