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78-year-old says climate evidence changed his skeptical mind
Original: At 78, he doubted 'worst ever' weather headlines, then says climate evidence changed his mind
A 78-year-old man who long dismissed headlines calling recent weather the 'worst ever' says he changed his mind after looking at the climate evidence himself. His account of moving from doubt to acceptance is being shared as an example of how personal research into climate data can shift long-held views among older skeptics.
Why now: Stories of climate skeptics changing their minds resonate widely as extreme weather and climate debate dominate public discussion
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- At 78, he doubted 'worst ever' weather headlines, then says climate evidence changed his mind · The Cool Down
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