Why has the public failed to understand climate change research?

Why has the public failed to understand climate change research? This is a mini essay and there is no right answer. You need to present a persuasive, cohesive and logical argument that is well structured. Normal academic conventions apply. Use peer reviewed articles where possible to support your arguments. Check out GreenFile (EBSCO) and Informit database. This is about the struggle over ideals, science and psychology. Ask yourselves some fundamental questions and use critical thinking. Don’t simply produce a description, ask WHY? You may find there are too many answers, in which case pick the ones you find are most persuasive and discuss in detail, if you try to cover everything it is likely to end up vague, but this is a judgement call. Full academic conventions apply. 600 words (APA reference format) Minimum of 6 references.