Despite years of relentless climate change propaganda, a significant portion of the Swedish population remains unconvinced that human activity is the primary driver of climate change.
A recent survey by the SOM Institute at the University of Gothenburg shows that one in four Swedes are either skeptical or outright reject the prevailing climate narrative.
According to the survey, 8% of respondents believe the research on climate change is simply wrong, while 19% express doubt about its validity. While 73% still believe human activity plays a major role in climate change, the findings have raised concerns among experts in the field.
Mikael Karlsson, an associate professor of environmental science at Uppsala University, expressed alarm over the survey results, stating that “The climate crisis is the biggest social and economic threat humanity has faced. It is very important that people understand that it is for real and that we need to take action.”
Professor Åsa Wikforss, a specialist in theoretical philosophy, pointed to what she calls a “poisoned information landscape” that fuels skepticism. She explained, “The coal and oil industry has long cast doubt on the science of climate. This makes it more difficult to push through political decisions.”
The survey, conducted between September and December 2023, reflects a growing divide in public opinion on climate change, suggesting that the message being pushed by climate activists and policymakers may not be resonating as deeply as they hope.
