| % of U.S. adults saying…earth is getting warmer because of human activities | ...because of natural patterns | no evidence the earth is getting warmer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanics | 70 | 19 | 11 |
| Blacks | 56 | 26 | 17 |
| Whites | 44 | 22 | 31 |
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| % of U.S. adults saying…earth is getting warmer because of human activities | ...because of natural patterns | no evidence the earth is getting warmer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanics | 70 | 19 | 11 |
| Blacks | 56 | 26 | 17 |
| Whites | 44 | 22 | 31 |
Most Hispanics believe humans are to blame for warming the planet, while white people feel the global-warming debate is lacking evidence. Why do you believe these differences exist among ethnicites?
Exposure to media probably plays a factor. For example, FOX News pushes a huge right-wing agenda, which includes the issue of global warming being a conspiracy concocted by the liberals. According to a Nielsen study, white people represent 92% of FOX News' primetime audience. So, is there a definitive answer? No. However, I'm certain where we get our news certainly plays a role in how we think.
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