Environmental Studies and Forestry

Attitudes to climate change risk: classification of and transitions in the UK population between 2012 and 2020

T. Liu, N. Shryane, et al.

Understanding public attitudes towards climate change risk is crucial for effective emissions reduction strategies. This study identifies three distinct attitude clusters and reveals a significant shift towards a more concerned perspective over time. This insightful research was conducted by Ting Liu, Nick Shryane, and Mark Elliot.

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Abstract

Understanding public attitudes towards climate change risk is crucial for effective emissions reduction strategies. This study uses data from the UK Household Longitudinal Study (UKHLS) waves 4 (2012-2014) and 10 (2018-2020) to identify three distinct attitude clusters: "Sceptical," "Concerned," and "Paradoxical." The study found that cluster membership is associated with socio-demographic factors and that there's a transition away from the Sceptical and Paradoxical clusters towards the Concerned cluster over time. The findings suggest a need for tailored public information campaigns.

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Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

Published On

Aug 18, 2022

Authors

Ting Liu, Nick Shryane, Mark Elliot

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