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Study links techno-optimism about climate to right-leaning scientists
Original: "The researchers also found that techno-optimism is most prevalent among scientists with right-leaning political views."
New research finds that scientists who are optimistic about technology's role in addressing climate change tend to hold right-leaning political views, the study reports. Researchers examined scientists' attitudes toward climate action, finding that political orientation correlates with confidence in technological solutions. The findings are drawing attention because they challenge assumptions that faith in innovation to solve the climate crisis is concentrated among politically progressive researchers.
Why now: A new study's finding that climate techno-optimism correlates with right-leaning politics runs counter to common expectations, sparking discussion.
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- "The researchers also found that techno-optimism is most prevalent among scientists with right-leaning political views." https:// phys.org/news/2026-10-techno-o ptimistic-scientists-climate-actions.html # ClimateChange · edwiebe@scribili.masto.host · 7
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