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Only half of U.S. teens can identify causes of climate change
Original: Only about half of U.S. teens can correctly identify the causes of climate change
A new finding reported by Yale Climate Connections shows that only about half of teenagers in the United States can correctly identify the causes of climate change. The figure has drawn attention to gaps in science education and climate literacy among young Americans, prompting discussion about how schools teach the topic and whether curriculums adequately cover the human activities driving global warming.
Why now: The statistic highlights a perceived gap in climate education for young people, making it a talking point among educators and climate advocates.
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