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Most people don’t understand Climate Justice concept
Most people don’t understand Climate Justice conceptClimate

Most people don’t understand Climate Justice concept

A new global study reveals a widespread lack of understanding of the term 'Climate Justice', even among those living in regions most affected by climate…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 18, 2024 Full article
Repeated misinformation weakens climate science convictions
Repeated misinformation weakens climate science convictionsScience

Repeated misinformation weakens climate science convictions

A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Southern California (USC) and Australia reveals a troubling finding: even firm believers in climate science…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 24, 2024 Full article
What we can do about Gen Z’s climate anxiety
What we can do about Gen Z’s climate anxietyClimate

What we can do about Gen Z’s climate anxiety

Australians aged 29 and under have grown up in the shadow of climate change, and data suggests this is taking a significant toll on their…
SourceSourceSeptember 1, 2024 Full article
New research reveals key strategies for combating online misinformation
New research reveals key strategies for combating online misinformationScience

New research reveals key strategies for combating online misinformation

In an era where online misinformation spreads rapidly and often unchallenged, new research from George Washington University (GW) offers a solution: clear and simple communication.…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 15, 2024 Full article
Repetition boosts belief in climate-skeptical claims, even among climate science endorsers
Repetition boosts belief in climate-skeptical claims, even among climate science endorsersClimateNewsScience

Repetition boosts belief in climate-skeptical claims, even among climate science endorsers

A single repetition increased the claims’ perceived truth for the strongest climate science supporters surveyed. By PLOS ONE Climate science supporters rated climate-skeptical statements as…
SourceSourceAugust 7, 2024 Full article
Individuals vary in how air pollution impacts their mood
Individuals vary in how air pollution impacts their moodNewsScience

Individuals vary in how air pollution impacts their mood

Statistical models show how daily air pollution is linked to a person’s affective states. By PLOS ONE Affective sensitivity to air pollution (ASAP) describes the…
SourceSourceAugust 7, 2024 Full article
Scientists and climate change: extreme concern and high level of engagement
Scientists and climate change: extreme concern and high level of engagementScience

Scientists and climate change: extreme concern and high level of engagement

By Universiteit van Amsterdam Scientists from across academic disciplines are extremely concerned about climate change. Many of them have already changed their own lifestyles or…
SourceSourceAugust 6, 2024 Full article
Busting five myths about eco-friendly eating
Busting five myths about eco-friendly eatingClimateFactsScience

Busting five myths about eco-friendly eating

By Bianca Wassmann, Singapore - ETH Centre and ETH Zurich Choosing food that is both healthy and good for the planet can be confusing. Here…
SourceSourceJune 18, 2024 Full article