What does the word “doubt” make you think of? Perhaps you’re preparing for a major upcoming test, wondering whether you’ll be capable of completing it successfully. What about “deny”? It’s a stronger term, and probably makes you think of rejection, right?
These words are central to subtle changes made by the Associated Press (AP) in their style guide, which might have huge implications in their reporting of climate science. Having previously used the terms “climate denier” and “climate sceptic” to refer to the select folks who continue to reject mainstream science, AP is choosing to refer to such people as “climate doubters”.
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