Survey Says — Most People Want Climate Action, Believe It Or Not
to name a few. The legislation could become impetus for mass public agreement about more necessary legislation to reduce emissions.which made the $369 billion bill a reality, is having a hard time making people aware of how they can take advantage personally of its perks.
A near universal perception of public opinion that is the opposite of true public sentiment was rampant. The act of self-expression, as a result, changes the global environment of opinion and alters the perceptions of other persons, ultimately, affecting their willingness to express their own opinion. Indeed, because individuals monitor their social environment as a cue to opinion and action, opinions with visible adherents appear to be more widely held than they are.
Addressing a collective action problem like climate change requires individuals to recognize the problem as a threat and to engage in coordinated actions that result in major structural and social change. All of this is a difficult challenge, as individuals are less likely to act when there are others who standby and do nothing—and this outcome is only more common when the problem at hand is not clearly perceived to be a threat.
Media coverage, too, can present a more authentic depiction of public views on climate action. Instead of the popular trend to match view to oppositional view — regardless of the weight and evidence of each side — the media can emphasize and personalize the widespread desire for climate action, helping people to catch up with recent and vast perceptual changes.
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