WASHINGTON (AP) – As a group, the most religious Americans are less likely than others in the U.S. to trust the science of global warming.
Yet one group of faithful Americans not only believes that the threat is real, but also feels obliged to help save Earth’s climate. That’s according to an analysis by Yale University and the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
The analysis of Americans’ environmental attitudes identifies nine segments of the U.S. population. One is called the “Religious Greens.”
A majority of them trust religious beliefs over scientific explanations when they conflict, but 9 in 10 believe global warming is happening.
They’re among the most likely to support environmentally friendly policies.
