The differential impact of climate interventions along the political divide in 60 countries

Nature Communications, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: May 8, 2024

Abstract A major barrier to climate change mitigation is the political polarization of beliefs. In a global experiment conducted in 60 countries (N = 51,224), we assess differential impact eleven interventions across ideological divide. At baseline, find beliefs and policy support globally, with people who reported being liberal believing supporting more than those conservative (Cohen’s d 0.35 0.27, respectively). However, no evidence for statistically significant difference between these groups their engagement behavioral tree planting task. This conceptual-behavioral incongruence results from self-identified conservatives acting despite not believing, rather liberals on We also three (emphasizing effective collective actions, writing letter future generation member, self) boost spectrum, one intervention scientific consensus) stimulates action identifying as liberal. None tested show conservatives. discuss implications practitioners deploying targeted interventions.

Language: Английский

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Polarisation of Climate and Environmental Attitudes in the United States, 1973-2022

npj Climate Action, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 3(1)

Published: Jan. 10, 2024

Abstract Since the early 1990s, increasing political polarisation is among greatest determinants of individual-level environmental and climate change attitudes in United States. But several patterns remain unclear: are historical largely symmetrical (equal) or rather asymmetrical (where one set partisans shifts more than others)? How have changed over time? generalizable polarization across different attitudes? We harmonised four unique sets historical, pooled cross-sectional survey data from past 50 years to investigate seven distinct measures citizen attitudes. find that contemporary polarised symmetrically, with Democrats (higher) Republicans (lower) equidistant median. trends differ by beliefs. In particular, we evidence two asymmetric within attitudes: first, becoming less pro-environmental, beginning second, a recent greening Democratic since mid-2010s. Notably, increases pro-environmental potentially optimistic finding, providing opportunities towards overcoming decades-long inertia action. These findings provide foundation for further research avenues into factors shaping increased Democrats.

Language: Английский

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Recurrent carbon labels induce bipartisan effects in environmental choices under risk

Judgment and Decision Making, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 20

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Abstract Addressing climate change requires substantial shifts in individual behavior. Providing information about externalities through carbon labels is a promising tool to foster sustainable choices when individuals weigh environmental against personal outcomes. We study the impact of over time and their underlying mechanisms repeated risky choice task. ran two preregistered experiments (US samples, N = 1,268) with realized monetary payoffs, examining how influenced by timing (One-off vs. Recurring) participants’ political preference (i.e., Democrat or Republican voters). In Study 1, we find that both Democrats Republicans reduce emissions were provided. Further, recurring significantly reduced compared one-off labels. 2 replicated results within-participant design showed on cannot be explained strength emission recall. This suggests amplify importance given attribute decision process, operating via attentional rather than informational mechanisms. Our emphasize providing externality at use raise awareness costs bolster preferences across population segments.

Language: Английский

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Out of the labs and into the streets: Effects of climate protests by environmental scientists

Royal Society Open Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12(4)

Published: April 1, 2025

There have been increasing calls for scientists to ‘get out of the labs and into streets’ become more involved in climate change advocacy protest, including civil disobedience. A growing number are heeding these calls, but potential impact such engagement on public credibility science remains critically understudied. In this registered report, we used a vignette approach examine effects scientists’ two types protest large representative sample (in terms age gender; n = 2856) people United States, taking account political affiliation. Contrary our predictions, found that an environmental scientist’s endorsement or involvement did not reduce support oil gas drilling, increase activists alter perceptions radicalness. As predicted, participation protests public’s reported level participating broadly. These findings suggest can engage without compromising their credibility, actions alone may less than one would like believe.

Language: Английский

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Financial constraints and short-term planning are linked to flood risk adaptation gaps in US cities

Communications Earth & Environment, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 5(1)

Published: Jan. 20, 2024

Abstract Adaptation is critical in reducing the inevitable impact of climate change. Here we study cities’ adaptation to elevated flood risk by introducing a linguistic measure extracted from financial disclosures 431 US cities over 2013–2020. While with higher have adaptation, more than half high-risk below-average levels. We explore three factors associated this gap, defined as city’s being lower predicted based on risk. do not find that Republican are likely an gap. Instead, our results point importance constraints: one standard deviation smaller unrestricted-fund-to-expense ratio 6.6% also provide evidence long-term planning: planning horizon shorter year 4%

Language: Английский

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An advanced review of climate change mitigation policies in the United States

Resources Conservation and Recycling, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 208, P. 107718 - 107718

Published: May 31, 2024

Language: Английский

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Visibility, Land Use, Social Norms, and Partisanship in Support for a Hypothetical Solar Facility in Non-Metropolitan Michigan

Society & Natural Resources, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 30

Published: Feb. 18, 2025

Language: Английский

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Knowledge is power? Information, partisan cleavages, and support for energy infrastructure

Energy Research & Social Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 123, P. 103976 - 103976

Published: March 26, 2025

Language: Английский

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Sustaining the Relevance of Transportation Planning and Forecasting in a Fast-Changing World

Transport Policy, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Positivity and collective climate action

Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 64, P. 101527 - 101527

Published: May 2, 2025

Language: Английский

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