It seems like there’s no middle of the road when it comes to climate change. Some people look at the data presented by scientists and others and see a coming catastrophe. Others look at the same data and see a hoax. A coal company CEO recently called the data “a hoax” in a debate about climate change on West Virginia Public Radio.

Scientists say how we respond has more to do with each individual’s existing outlook than the facts. NPR’s Christopher Joyce reported the story for NPR’s All Things Considered.