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Factors influencing climate scientists' research according to U.S. adults 2016

Public opinion on factors influencing climate scientists' research in the United States as of June 2016

The data displays the factors that influence climate scientists' research according to U.S. adults as of May 2016. During this survey, around 36% of the respondents stated that they believed that climate scientists' research findings are most heavily influenced by their desire to advance their careers.

Desire to advance their careers	36
Best available evidence	32
Own political leanings	27
Desire to help their industry	26
Concern for public interest	23

Factors influencing climate scientists' research according to U.S. adults 2016

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