Socio-political dynamics of climate change and global environmental problem @ETH Zurich and ekeithsmith.com
Keith Smith
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Climate politics sounds increasingly polarised. But in Europe, support for climate isn’t driven by die-hard supporters or opponents. It tends to be shaped by a large “conditional middle” (33%).
Keith Smith
Air pollution is a top priority in all cities. When asked to chose, 56% choose cleaner air over faster economic growth.
Policymakers in polluted cities often hold back on ambitious clean air policy, worried the public will resist costs or prioritise economic growth instead.
Majorities support stricter industry rules, expanded public transport, and household electrification - even when told these cost money.
This was a real team effort - many thanks to Ella Henninger, Camille Fournier de Lauriere, Vally Koubi, Raeesa Moolla, Liam Beiser-McGrath, and Thomas Bernauer for a great collaboration.
The public is ready for air pollution action. We outline suggestions policymakers should do next in an accompanying Policy Brief in @natcities.nature.com : rdcu.be/flcG1
Link to full article: www.nature.com/articles/s44...
And the policy brief: www.nature.com/articles/s44...
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