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How do 'double skeptics' affect government policy on climate and vaccination?

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New research from the University of Cambridge suggests a more tailored approach could help dispel some of this skepticism.

The research analyzed the drivers of skepticism toward climate change and COVID-19 vaccination.

People who completely distrust scientists were approximately four times more likely to be antivaxxers.

The findings can help policymakers develop more targeted strategies.

"Painting all skeptics as irredeemable conspiracists is both counterproductive and incorrect," says Reiner .

Most skeptics are single-issue skeptics and will need to be engaged on the specifics of the issue, he says.

Reiner : "Most climate skeptics are not very concerned about taking a vaccine and vice versa".

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