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Nielsen et al. (2026)Perceived plasticity of climate-relevant behaviors and policy support among high- and lower-income individuals

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Authors: Nielsen, K.S., Dablander, F., Debnath, R., Emogor, C.A., Ghai, S., Gwozdz, W., Hahnel, U., Hofmann, W., Bauer, J.
Publication date: March 2026

The extent to which people are willing to change their behavior to protect the climate depends heavily on their income and country of origin. An international study involving participants from Denmark, India, Nigeria, and the US reveals significant differences in the perceived changeability of climate-related behaviors, e.g. investments such as buying an electric car or reducing one's meat consumption. The study also shows that those who perceive greater potential for change are also more likely to support appropriate climate policy measures.

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