GOVT 30.16 The Politics of Climate Change

There is scientific consensus regarding the scope of the climate problem and how to manage natural resources. Yet successful climate mitigation and adaptation is going to require ordinary people to change their behavior on a massive scale. This is a problem that is well-suited for the social  sciences (as opposed to the physical sciences). Drawing upon research from political science, communications, and psychology, this class investigates the public’s climate beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors. Students will explore an array of communication strategies for influencing behavior and policy opinions before developing a climate communication final project.

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Dist:SOC; WCult:W

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Government