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Scientists who trust technology less likely to act on climate
Original: Scientists who put faith in technology less likely to take climate action https://www. theguardian.com/environment/20 26
New research reported by The Guardian finds that scientists who place strong faith in technological solutions to the climate crisis are less likely to take personal or professional climate action. The findings suggest that belief in future fixes, such as carbon removal or geoengineering, may reduce the sense of urgency to cut emissions now. Commenters online are debating whether technological optimism functions as a psychological excuse for inaction.
Why now: The finding challenges the common assumption that technological innovation will solve the climate crisis, prompting debate about complacency among experts.
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- Scientists who put faith in technology less likely to take climate action https://www. theguardian.com/environment/20 26/oct/07/scientists-technology-less-likely-climate-crisis-action # ClimateCrisis # ClimateScience # UkNews # Environment # Science # Technology · theguardian_science@halo.nu · 6
- Scientists who put faith in technology less likely to take climate action https://www. theguardian.com/environment/20 26/oct/07/scientists-technology-less-likely-climate-crisis-action # science # scientists # technology # ClimateChange # ManMadeClimateChange # BigOilKnew #… · killer_rabbit90 · 5
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