Tag Archives: Global warming

Why do Republicans and Democrats disagree about the existence of climate change in the U.S.? One key factor has been the politicization of climate science. Politicization occurs when an actor accentuates the inherent uncertainty of science as a way to cast doubt on the existence of scientific consensus. The result ...

Regions, cities, and other subnational policymakers can constrain or empower their national governments in international climate negotiations.