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Only about half of US teens can identify causes of climate change
Original: But over 80% say they’re worried about it. https:// yaleclimateconnections.org/202 6/10/only-about-half-of-u-s-teens-can
A Yale Climate Connections report finds only about half of US teenagers can correctly identify the causes of climate change, even though more than 80% say they are worried about it. Commenters online are highlighting the gap between teens' concern and their scientific understanding, pointing to gaps in climate education in American schools.
Why now: A new report reveals a striking gap between teens' concern about climate change and their knowledge of its causes.
Yale Climate ConnectionsUnited StatesAmerican teenagers
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