Scientists are learning to communicate less modestly. This is a good thing. The situation is really bad now, and we need to motivate action.
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@wyrmeboi: It tracks, I think, in part because in more and various quarters the evidence of climate change has become evident and even unavoidable. Sure, many deniers are Mr. & Mrs. Moneybags and also the usual Dipshit Deplorables and "Free-Thinkers" or whatever, but their numbers are lowering.