identifier-a symbol that establishes the identity of the one bearing it. variable-a symbol (like x or y) that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a variable quantity.. (Psychoanalysis) psychoanal the end product, in the form of an object or act, of a conflict in the unconscious between repression processes and the actions and thoughts being repressed: the symbols of dreams. 5. (Psychology) psychol any mental process that represents some feature of external reality.
By my definition, out of 13,950 peer-reviewed articles published on global warming since 1991, only 23, or 0.16 percent, clearly reject global warming or endorse a cause other than CO2 emissions for observed warming.
The WSJ mentioned the impacts of climate change on the environmental, public health, national security or economy in just 21.6 percent of climate stories, the study found. That compares to 40.3 percent at The New York Times, 48.8 percent at The Washington Post and 58.2 percent at USA Today. The WSJ appeared to be less likely to cover climate change as a looming threat. The study found that the paper mentioned present-day threats from climate change in just 12.7 percent of stories.