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A new survey of 1,500 Americans has revealed “gaping divisions” between Republicans and Democrats in their views about climate scientists and climate data. In short, Democrats, especially liberals, trust scientists and their studies; Republicans, especially conservatives, do not. The telling outcome of 11 survey questions is below.