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Only half of US teens can identify causes of climate change
Original: Only about half of U.S. teens can correctly identify the causes of climate change
A report highlighted by Yale Climate Connections finds that only about half of American teenagers can correctly identify the causes of climate change. The finding points to gaps in climate education in US schools, with many teens unable to name the burning of fossil fuels and other human activities as the primary drivers of global warming. Educators say the result underscores the need for clearer, more consistent climate science instruction.
Why now: The finding raises concerns about the quality of climate education for young Americans at a time of growing climate impacts.
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