People back climate policy when weather events feel personal, new study finds – The Mail & Guardian

People back climate policy when weather events feel personal, new study finds – The Mail & Guardian

Most people are more likely to support climate policies if they see a connection between extreme weather and climate change, new international research has found. A few extreme weather events also seem to influence support for climate policies in different ways, according to the team of authors, which included Marina Joubert, an associate professor at the Centre for Research on Evaluation, Science and Technology at Stellenbosch University. The s…

Environmental values and identities at the personal and group level

Environmental values and identities, at the personal and group level, motivate individuals’ climate actions. Many individuals report having strong env…

People back climate policy when weather events feel personal, new study finds

Most people are more likely to support climate policies if they see a connection between extreme weather and climate change, new international research has found. A few extreme weather events also seem to influence support for climate policies in different ways, according to the team of authors, which included Marina Joubert, an associate professor at the Centre for Research on Evaluation, Science and Technology at Stellenbosch University. The s…