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Expert Says 'Scaremongering' Only Increases Public Skepticism About Global Warming
Dr Lorraine Whitmarsh, who has carried out extensive research into public mistrust on the issue, said that the Government should rather incentivised low carbon lifestyles, which can save people money and have long term health benefits as well as helping slow climate change.
"The Government have tried to communicate climate change, but they haven't done it well. Using scare tactics such as in the latest campaign with a drowning dog helps to raise the issue, but it also suggests we are all doomed and there is nothing else we can do," The Express quoted Dr. Whitmarsh, as saying.
"The Government isn't a very trusted or credible source of information for the public. Politicians need to do more to provide rewards and incentives for people who lead low carbon lives," she added.
Dr. Whitmarsh further said that while skepticism is "healthy", it is frustrating that many of these views are not based on the full range of information available.
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