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Public agrees global warming exists, but divided over seriousness of problem

A majority of Americans agree with most scientists that the Earth is getting warmer, but they are divided over the seriousness of the problem, according to surveys conducted by Jon Krosnick, professor of communication and of political science. Krosnick will detail his survey findings and discuss ongoing research at 8:30 a.m. (Pacific Time) Sunday, February 18, at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

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