Research indicates a link between belief in conspiracy theories and decreased support for pro-climate policies, highlighting the need for careful examination of these beliefs. Although real conspiracies exist in contexts like criminal organizations, the validity of conspiracy theories depends on the existence of unethical or criminal objectives, which are often difficult to substantiate. Critics argue that invoking conspiracy theories in scientific debates introduces logical fallacies and detracts from assessing the actual merits of ideas, emphasizing that personal motivations behind beliefs should not overshadow the truth or falsehood of the claims themselves.
