Laudato Si’

Environment Magazine. Vol. 57, No. 6, 2015, pp.9-11

UC Irvine School of Law Research Paper No. 2015-97

4 Pages Posted: 27 Nov 2015

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Joseph F. DiMento

University of California, Irvine - School of Law, Planning, Policy & Design, and Transportation Studies

Date Written: November 24, 2015

Abstract

Will Pope Francis’ words in his encyclical on the environment, Laudato Si’, influence Americans’ thinking about the environment, man’s role within it, and specifically climate change? Building on insights from social science I conclude that the long Papal letter should have different impacts depending on several factors, including who the audience is and which parts of the letter they read, or are (or assume they are) informed about. The ultimate effect, unknowable with any precision, in my opinion will be modest and positive, both on attitudes and even on some behaviors.

Suggested Citation

DiMento, Joseph F., Laudato Si’ (November 24, 2015). Environment Magazine. Vol. 57, No. 6, 2015, pp.9-11, UC Irvine School of Law Research Paper No. 2015-97, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2695235

Joseph F. DiMento (Contact Author)

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