Techno-optimistic scientists take fewer climate actions, study finds

October 7, 2026 · 6:00 am 2 sources

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• Scientists who put faith in technology less likely to take climate action
  The Guardian · October 7, 2026 06:00
  ‘Techno-optimism’ may lead to reliance on unproven solutions at expense of societal changes needed Scientists who believe technology will largely solve the problems caused by the climate crisis are less likely to engage in civic action on the issue, according to a study. The report from the London…

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• Techno-optimistic scientists take fewer climate actions, study finds
  Phys.org · October 7, 2026 14:00
  Scientists who believe technology will largely solve the problems caused by climate change are 23% less likely to engage in civic climate action and 18% less likely to make high-impact lifestyle changes compared with scientists who disagree with this belief.