AP Stylebook: Instead of using ‘climate change skeptics,’ say ‘those who reject mainstream climate science’

The Associated Press updated its global warming entry on Tuesday, cautioning against the usage of the word “skeptics” or “deniers” to describe people who don’t accept climate change science. Instead, the AP recommends the usage of the phrase “those who reject mainstream climate science” or “climate change doubters.” The memo from the AP says the change was made because scientists who consider themselves real skeptics (i.e., those who debunk ESP and other pseudosciences) claim that the label “skeptic” has been usurped by non-scientists who just don’t want to acknowledge climate change.

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