Regional variation in perceptions about climate change

A 2007 survey covering rural areas in nine US states provides data on perceived local impacts of climate change. Perceptions vary from region to region, with a pattern suggesting links to real climate—specifically to winter warming in snow country. A multivariate analysis using mixed‐effects ordered...

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Published in:	International journal of climatology Vol. 29; no. 15; pp. 2348 - 2352
Main Authors:	Hamilton, Lawrence C., Keim, Barry D.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Chichester, UK John Wiley & Sons, Ltd 01-12-2009 Wiley
Subjects:	Climatology. Bioclimatology. Climate change Earth, ocean, space Exact sciences and technology External geophysics integrated research Meteorology public opinion regional climate change surveys United States Spatial variability Regional scope surveys Risk perception Man environment interface North America Dynamical climatology regional climate change Survey human ecology Individual behavior global change statistical analysis Public opinion rural areas integrated research climate change
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Summary:	A 2007 survey covering rural areas in nine US states provides data on perceived local impacts of climate change. Perceptions vary from region to region, with a pattern suggesting links to real climate—specifically to winter warming in snow country. A multivariate analysis using mixed‐effects ordered logit regression confirms a significant perception‐temperature relationship, net of individual background and ideological characteristics, and of regional variations. These findings invite more detailed research. Copyright © 2009 Royal Meteorological Society
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ISSN:	0899-8418 1097-0088
DOI:	10.1002/joc.1930