Techno-optimistic scientists take fewer climate actions, study finds

Techno-optimistic scientists take fewer climate actions, study finds

A study published in the journal Nature Climate Change suggests that scientists who believe technology will largely solve the problems caused by climate change are less likely to engage in civic climate action or make high-impact lifestyle changes compared with scientists who disagree with this belief.

The study found that techno-optimistic scientists were 23% less likely to engage in civic climate action and 18% less likely to make high-impact lifestyle changes.

The findings highlight the importance of encouraging a diverse range of perspectives and actions to address climate change.