Jeff Sommerfeld

Perceptions of climate change and trust in information providers in rural Australia

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Date: 24-07-2014

DOI: 10.1177/0963662512449948

Abstract: Disagreement within the global science community about the certainty and causes of climate change has led the general public to question what to believe and whom to trust on matters related to this issue. This paper reports on qualitative research undertaken with Australian residents from two rural areas to explore their perceptions of climate change and trust in information providers. While overall, residents tended to agree that climate change is a reality, perceptions varied in terms of its causes and how best to address it. Politicians, government, and the media were described as untrustworthy sources of information about climate change, with independent scientists being the most trusted. The vested interests of information providers appeared to be a key reason for their distrust. The findings highlight the importance of improved transparency and consultation with the public when communicating information about climate change and related policies.

Residential consumers' experiences in the adoption and use of solar PV

Publisher: Elsevier BV

Date: 06-2017

DOI: 10.1016/J.ENPOL.2017.02.021

Influence of demographic variables on uptake of domestic solar photovoltaic technology

Publisher: Elsevier BV

Date: 2017

DOI: 10.1016/J.RSER.2016.09.009

Queensland University Of Technology

Location: Australia

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