among 13 countries worldwide; 9-point scale; top 4 box, trust
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
Sample size varies by country between 978 and 1,002.
Question asked of half the sample, question about 'my CEO' only given to employees of an organization.
Citation formats
Trust in people and groups delivering climate change news worldwide 2023
A global study held in 2023 found that scientists and experts were the most trusted people providing news about climate change, with 73 percent of respondents saying they had trust in them to tell the truth. Among the least trusted groups were journalists, government leaders, and CEOs of companies the respondents worked for.
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