"But what’s drawing people toward climate denial? The psychological reasons for this are multiple, says #KarenDouglas, a professor of social psychology at the University of Kent. 'Research suggests that people are attracted to these narratives when one or more psychological needs are threatened,' including the need to have clarity and certainty, the need to feel safe and in control, and the need to feel positive about groups you belong to..."

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2023/08/28/climate-change/online-climate-denialism/

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