With Earth Day taking place last week and the UN chief and Pope Francis’s meeting this past Tuesday, the topic of climate change is weaving its way into discussions throughout the country. As each year passes, it is becoming harder and harder to deny that climate change is real. Last year was the warmest year on the record since 1880. This winter marked the greatest snowfall in Boston’s history, with accumulation totaling 108.6 inches. This past week, a fatal earthquake struck Nepal. And yet, a poll has revealed that many people in the U.S. hold steadfast to the belief that climate change is fictional. Others argue that, while it exists, human activity does not play a part. To find out how people across the country vary in their beliefs, we used Pollshare to ask consumers: Is Climate Change Real? Over 25,000 people have cast votes so far. Interestingly, 13% of![]()
