The economic ramifications, government function, fossil fuel interests, scientific uncertainty, regional effects, and political posturing all contribute to the politicization of climate change. In particular, the fossil fuel sector opposes climate controls since doing so would jeopardize their ability to make money. This has made climate change a political issue as a result. Furthermore, liberals are more likely than conservatives to accept the science behind climate change and be in favor of reducing emissions, whereas the latter frequently reject or minimize it. To tackle it, cooperation and regulation are needed, which contradicts certain conservative tenets.
In addition, there are financial expenses associated with moving away from fossil fuels, which has led to disputes about who should pay for them. Conservatives, on the other hand, put the economy before the environment. Furthermore, political actors have been able to put doubt on climate science and argue that climate regulations are inappropriate because of some uncertainty in climate projections. In a similar vein, while vulnerable coastal regions urge action, leaders in fossil fuel-dependent regions oppose climate legislation. Ultimately, rejecting climate action has turned into a political issue, with some politicians using it to show support for their constituents.