Scientists are willing to take part in public discourse on environment, but they often perceive themselves as not competent enough, a new study says. A survey of 500 researchers have shown that 98 per cent said they would be willing to advocate for a policy if they felt there was sufficient scientific evidence to support their position.
Original research paper published in the journal Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment on April 2, 2014.
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