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Why are people climate change deniers? Study reveals unexpected results… | for much deliberation

A surprisingly large number of people still downplay the impact of climate change or deny that it is primarily a product of human activity. But why? One hypothesis is that these misconceptions are rooted in a specific form of self-deception, namely that people simply find it easier to live with their own climate failings if they do not believe that things will actually get all that bad…

Source: Why are people climate change deniers? Study reveals unexpected results… | for much deliberation

Colorado town appoints legal guardians for stream – Darcy Hitchcock

Earlier this month, the Board of Trustees in Nederland, 45 miles northwest of Denver, authorized the appointment of two guardians to represent Boulder Creek and the watershed for purposes of preparing annual reports about the ecosystems’ health and to make recommendations on improving water quality, wildlife habitats and wetlands protection.

More towns in Colorado are following suit.

Since then, the town of Nederland and three other Colorado municipalities have enacted nonbinding resolutions recognizing the rights of the Uncompahgre RiverGrand Lake and St. Vrain Creeks.

Source: Colorado town appoints legal guardians for stream – Darcy Hitchcock