Study: The "most scientifically literate and best-educated generation in American history" not interested in global warming

Inspite of being bombarded with global warming scare stories, the "most scientifically literate and best-educated generation in American history" shows little interest in climate change: 


A survey in 2009 found members of Generation X were largely disengaged from climate change. Two years later, these American adults became slightly more so, a follow-up survey has revealed.


"We found a small but statistically significant decline between 2009 and 2011 in the level of attention and concern Generation X adults expressed about climate change," said researcher Jon Miller of the University of Michigan in a statement. "In 2009, about 22 percent said they followed the issue of climate change very or moderately closely. In 2011, only 16 percent said they did so."


The survey data comes from the university's Longitudinal Study of American Youth, which includes responses from approximately 4,000 Gen Xers, born between 1961 and 1981. Interestingly, this generation is the "most scientifically literate and best-educated generation in American history," Miller writes in his report, "Climate Change: Generation X Attitudes, Interest, and Understanding."


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Generation X is to be congratulated for their realistic views on global warming/climate change. Hopefully their realism sets an example to their children.