Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Global Climate Change01:50

Global Climate Change

28.0K
Throughout its ~4.5 billion year history, the Earth has experienced periods of warming and cooling. However, the current drastic increase in global temperatures is well outside of the Earth’s cyclic norms, and evidence for human-caused global climate change is compelling. Paleoclimatology, the study of ancient climate conditions, provides ample evidence for human-caused global climate change by comparing recent conditions with those in the past.
28.0K
What is Climate?01:16

What is Climate?

20.0K
Climate refers to the prevailing weather conditions in a specific area over an extended period. As the saying goes, “Climate is what you expect. Weather is what you get.” Climate is influenced by geographic factors, such as latitude, terrain, and proximity to bodies of water.
20.0K
Understanding Deception01:14

Understanding Deception

83
Deception is a pervasive aspect of human communication. Empirical studies have shown that most individuals engage in some form of deceit on a daily basis, with approximately 20% of social exchanges involving deceptive elements. Lying follows a developmental trajectory, peaking during adolescence and declining with age, possibly due to the maturation of cognitive control and social accountability.Cognitive and Social Factors in Deception DetectionDespite its prevalence, accurately detecting...
83
Cognitive Dissonance01:38

Cognitive Dissonance

36.1K
Social psychologists have documented that feeling good about ourselves and maintaining positive self-esteem is a powerful motivator of human behavior (Tavris & Aronson, 2008). In the United States, members of the predominant culture typically think very highly of themselves and view themselves as good people who are above average on many desirable traits (Ehrlinger, Gilovich, & Ross, 2005). Often, our behavior, attitudes, and beliefs are affected when we experience a threat to our...
36.1K
What is Weather?01:07

What is Weather?

19.0K
Overview
19.0K
Adaptations that Reduce Water Loss01:57

Adaptations that Reduce Water Loss

27.2K
Though evaporation from plant leaves drives transpiration, it also results in loss of water. Because water is critical for photosynthetic reactions and other cellular processes, evolutionary pressures on plants in different environments have driven the acquisition of adaptations that reduce water loss.
27.2K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Misinformation as strategy: Epistemic consequences and the undermining of shared truth.

Trends in cognitive sciences·2026
Same author

The architecture of the internet creates risks for democracy.

Science (New York, N.Y.)·2026
Same author

Implementing psychology-based empathetic refutational interview training to support vaccine confident conversations for health workers.

Public health·2026
Same author

Misinformation is both a symptom and a cause: Reply to Altay and Mercier (2026).

The American psychologist·2026
Same author

Internet platforms must be held accountable for their actions.

Science (New York, N.Y.)·2026
Same author

Tolerance for democratic norm violations increases when sincerity replaces accuracy as a marker of honesty.

Communications psychology·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Nov 24, 2025

Using Generative Art to Convey Past and Future Climate Transitions
06:10

Using Generative Art to Convey Past and Future Climate Transitions

Published on: March 31, 2023

1.3K

Climate Change Disinformation and How to Combat It.

Stephan Lewandowsky1,2,3

  • 1School of Psychological Science, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TU, United Kingdom;

Annual Review of Public Health
|December 23, 2020
PubMed
Summary

Effective climate change communication requires understanding cognitive and worldview challenges. Strategies include providing scientific information, highlighting consensus, using culturally aligned messengers, and inoculating audiences against misinformation.

Keywords:
climate changecommunicating sciencedisinformationscience denial

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Unveiling Plankton Response to Climate Change Through Time-Series Data and Artistic Expression
08:15

Author Spotlight: Unveiling Plankton Response to Climate Change Through Time-Series Data and Artistic Expression

Published on: July 28, 2023

1.6K
Simulating Impacts of Ice Storms on Forest Ecosystems
06:27

Simulating Impacts of Ice Storms on Forest Ecosystems

Published on: June 30, 2020

7.2K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Nov 24, 2025

Using Generative Art to Convey Past and Future Climate Transitions
06:10

Using Generative Art to Convey Past and Future Climate Transitions

Published on: March 31, 2023

1.3K
Author Spotlight: Unveiling Plankton Response to Climate Change Through Time-Series Data and Artistic Expression
08:15

Author Spotlight: Unveiling Plankton Response to Climate Change Through Time-Series Data and Artistic Expression

Published on: July 28, 2023

1.6K
Simulating Impacts of Ice Storms on Forest Ecosystems
06:27

Simulating Impacts of Ice Storms on Forest Ecosystems

Published on: June 30, 2020

7.2K

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Climate Communication
  • Public Perception of Science

Background:

  • Climate change poses cognitive challenges due to the complexity of emission accumulation.
  • Mitigation efforts conflict with libertarian ideals, creating socio-political challenges.
  • Rhetorical adversity and widespread disinformation complicate climate change communication.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize existing literature on effective climate change communication strategies.
  • To identify methods for enhancing public acceptance of climate science.
  • To explore techniques for countering climate change misinformation.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on climate change communication and misinformation.
  • Analysis of effective strategies based on existing research findings.
  • Identification of key conclusions from the scientific communication literature.

Main Results:

  • Providing scientific explanations increases acceptance of climate change.
  • Emphasizing scientific consensus effectively counters misinformation.
  • Culturally aligned messages and messengers enhance communication success.
  • Pre-emptive inoculation against misinformation is more effective than debunking.

Conclusions:

  • Communicating climate change involves overcoming cognitive, economic, and political barriers.
  • Evidence-based strategies, including information provision and consensus highlighting, are crucial.
  • Tailoring messages and employing inoculation are key to combating misinformation.