Study finds scientists with tech-optimism less likely to pursue climate action

Researchers at the London School of Economics found that scientists believing technology will solve climate change are 23% less likely to sign petitions or protest and 18% less likely to make high-impact lifestyle changes than skeptical pee

First covered Oct 6, 2026 · 11:00 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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35d Guardian Environment Scientists who put faith in technology less likely to take climate action — ‘Techno-optimism’ may lead to reliance on unproven solutions at expense of societal changes needed Scientists who believe technology will largely solve the…

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Appeared in: 2026-10-07 (#15)

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