Congressional rift over environment influences public
Thursday, July 31, 2014 - 13:30
in Psychology & Sociology
American citizens are increasingly divided over the issue of environmental protection and seem to be taking their cue primarily from Congress, finds new research. The gap between conservatives who oppose environmental protection and liberals who support it has risen drastically in the past 20 years, a trend seen among lawmakers, activists and -- as the study indicates -- the general public as well, said a sociologist.