Polar bear blogs reveal dangerous gap between climate-change facts and opinions

(Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW)) Climate-change discussions on social media are very influential. A new study in BioScience shows that when it comes to iconic topics such as polar bears and retreating sea ice, climate blogs fall into two distinct camps. With little or no overlap between deniers and the available scientific facts. The study's first author, NIOO-KNAW researcher Jeff Harvey says: 'It's time for scientists to counter the misinformation and engage directly with the public far more.'

from EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science http://ift.tt/2AIgKGR