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Findings suggest that prior to shifting beliefs, participants were similarly skeptical or rejecting of climate change, while remaining diverse in the ideologies that influenced these beliefs. For most participants, shifting beliefs were catalyzed by three key experiences:

1. distancing from ideological community
2. desire to seek out information, and
3. solidifying experiences of gradual or epiphanic realization

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January 17, 20254:01 AM ET
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By Michael Copley

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A report by risk experts says previous assessments ignored severe effects of climate crisis.

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