Israeli Climate Views Split Along Political Lines, Not Ideology
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
A new survey reveals that Israelis' views on climate change are divided between coalition and opposition supporters, not by political ideology. This comes despite a near-universal scientific consensus on human-caused climate change, with studies showing 99.9% agreement. The findings highlight a significant public knowledge gap in Israel regarding the climate crisis.
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- Israeli public opinion on climate change divides along coalition-opposition lines, not left-right.
- Nearly 100% of scientific studies confirm human-caused climate change.
- A 2021 study found 99.9% of climate research supports human-caused climate change.
- A 2013 analysis by John Cook found 97% consensus on human-caused climate change.
- The survey indicates a large knowledge gap among Israelis on the issue.
A new survey indicates that in Israel, the divide on climate change is not between the political left and right, but rather between coalition and opposition parties, revealing a significant gap in public understanding. While 100% of scientific studies confirm human-caused climate change, a substantial portion of Israelis perceive a debate where consensus exists.
This contrasts sharply with the global scientific community. In 2013, climate scientist John Cook analyzed nearly 12,000 peer-reviewed climate studies, finding 97% agreement on human-caused climate change. A 2021 study by Cornell University, examining 88,125 articles, updated this consensus to 99.9%.