Americans experience a false social reality by underestimating popular climate policy support by nearly half - Nature Communications
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A new study finds that Americans underestimate how many are concerned about climate change as well as support for major climate policies by nearly half, with climate policy supporters significantly outnumbering non-supporters.

My fellow Americans. Get off your asses and vote. In every election. Even in red areas. If we all get off our asses, we will generally win. Run for local office if you are able. Contact local officials and get them to take measures.

  • Strayce@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I get what you’re saying, but I feel like you’re kinda missing the point. The false social reality is actually a barrier to action. Obviously there’s exceptions, especially in this community, but generally speaking, people are less likely to take actions they believe are unpopular or “against the norm”. Social contract and all. And this goes double for politicians; they’re less likely to propose climate policies if they believe (albeit mistakenly) that they’ll be unpopular.

    You can also bet that the plastic and fossil fuels industries know this and absolutely take advantage of it.