This document presents three case studies of individuals with different views on climate change: a skeptic, middle stance, and environmentalist view. It also provides basic background on each individual's family, interests, and education. Finally, it proposes four potential hypotheses about what may influence people's attitudes on climate change, such as investment interests, discussions with family/friends, education levels, or how immediate they view the problem.

2. Case Study 1: Skeptic Views on Climate Change Environmental cycle Not a Global Issue Basic Background Born outside the U.S. Family does not view Climate Change as a global issue MIIS Background IPS Terrorism First Semester

3. Case Study 2: Middle Stance Views on Climate Change Humans are largely at fault There are other more important issues Basic Background Raised in New Hampshire Family and friends are highly active in environmental issues MIIS Background IPS Development First Semester

4. Case Study 3: Environmentalist Views on Climate Change Global issue Significant policies are needed Basic Background Born in Norway Enjoys the outdoors MIIS Background Business and Administration Participated in an exchange semester at MIIS

5. Possible Hypotheses A person’s interests in investment of the future influences their attitudes on global warming. The extent to which the subject is discussed with the family and among friends influences their attitude. Education level in the family influences attitudes. The person’s view on how immediate of a problem global warming poses influences their attitude.

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