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    Which Way, L.A.?

    The Politics of Climate Change

    Is the seriousness of global warming exaggerated? When the Gallup Poll first asked that question in 1997, just 31% of Americans said "yes." By early this month the number had risen to 48% -- and attitudes in the past 13 years had become more politically divided .

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Is the seriousness of global warming exaggerated? When the Gallup Poll first asked that question in 1997, just 31% of Americans said "yes." By early this month the number had risen to 48% -- and attitudes in the past 13 years had become more politically divided.

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    1. 0:00The Politics of Climate ChangeYou’re reading this
    2. 27:20What about Banning Illegal Billboards?
    3. 45:57The 2010 Census Questions Mailed Out Today
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Andrea Brody

      Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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      Darrell Satzman

      Producer

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      Frank Newport

      Gallup Poll

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      Stephen Power

      Energy and Environmental Policy Reporter, Wall Street Journal

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      Tom Yulsman

      Co-director, University of Colorado's Center for Environmental Journalism

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    The Politics of Climate Change; Supergraphic Advertising
    1. 0:00The Politics of Climate ChangeYou’re reading this
    2. 27:20What about Banning Illegal Billboards?
    3. 45:57The 2010 Census Questions Mailed Out Today
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