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"Climate change has made extreme weather events such as bushfires and floods
more frequent and more likely in recent years, and the trend is expected to
continue. These events have led to human and animal deaths, harmed physical and
mental health, and damaged properties and infrastructure.
Will firsthand experience of these events change how people think and act about
climate change, making it seem immediate and local rather than a distant or
future problem?
Research so far has offered a mixed picture. Some studies suggest going through
extreme weather can make people more likely to believe in climate change, worry
about it, support climate policies, and vote for Green parties. But other
studies have found no such effects on people’s beliefs, concern, or behaviour.
New research led by Viktoria Cologna at ETH Zurich in Switzerland may help to
explain what’s going on. Using data from around the world, the study suggests
simple exposure to extreme weather events does not affect people’s view of
climate action – but linking those events to climate change can make a big
difference."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
