Why is global warming so politicized?

Right-leaning Republicans tend to be skeptics of the science and this has become a tribal belief that few are willing to go against. Right-leaning people also tend to have financial interests in fossil fuel investments that they would not like to see restricted or phased out. Over the past 35 years or so, climate scientists have been quite convinced that humans are changing the climate by burning fossil fuels. Left-leaning Democrats tend to believe scientists on most issues.

Global warming is politicized due to its significant implications for policy decisions, economic interests, and ideological beliefs. Political parties and interest groups often have differing views on the causes, severity, and appropriate responses to global warming. Additionally, industries that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions may lobby against regulations that could impact their profits. Furthermore, some politicians may downplay or deny the existence of global warming to maintain support from certain constituencies. Overall, the politicization of global warming reflects the complex intersection of science, economics, and politics.