Investigates perceptions of political polarization on climate change policies among the public and experts, suggesting significant factors shape these views.
Key Points
The aim is to understand how public perceptions of political polarization on climate change are shaped by individual factors and how they compare to expert assessments.
Public opinion and expert survey data combined for analysis.
Assessment of public perceptions of political polarization on climate change mitigation.
Evaluation of individual level factors such as party identification and political interest.
Public perceptions of polarization are generally lower than expert assessments.
Variation in public perceptions is largely influenced by individuals' views on their party's climate policy position.
Factors such as political attachment and ideological closeness play a significant role in shaping perceptions.