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Alice Brock, PhD Candidate in Environmental Science, University of Southampton

Climate complacency: study finds even the most informed people would rather take the easy option

Energy efficient lightbulbs are useful – but more radical actions are available. New Africa / shutterstock

It is often argued that all we need to do is raise awareness of a “global emergency” and rising eco-anxiety means individuals will “do the right thing”. Our new study indicates this just is not the case.

We asked a balanced panel of 381 people about their opinions, beliefs, and awareness of climate change. Participants used a survey to identify which things they would be most willing to change to reduce carbon emissions.

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