This book investigates the complex relationship between public perception, political distrust, and the communication of climate change and energy security policies. Authors Catherine Happer and Greg Philo, drawing upon extensive research conducted for the UK Energy Resource Centre, analyze the mechanisms that shape public opinion on environmental issues. They propose a novel methodological framework for attitudinal research, aiming to bridge the gap between scientific consensus, policy development, and public understanding in an era of skepticism.

Experts recognize this work as a significant contribution to the field of environmental communication and social research. Scholars frequently highlight the practical utility of the authors' new research methods for addressing the challenges of public engagement in policy-making.