Open AccessIs learning about climate change like having a colonoscopy?
Author(s) -
Somerville Richard C. J.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
earth's future
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.641
H-Index - 39
ISSN - 2328-4277
DOI - 10.1002/2013ef000169
Subject(s) - colonoscopy , climate change , psychology , medicine , environmental science , geology , oceanography , colorectal cancer , cancer
Key Points Many people avoid having valuable medical tests from fear of the results People resist learning about climate change, fearing unpleasant consequences Research suggests addressing these concerns early, aids in communication