Techno-optimistic scientists take fewer climate actions, study finds

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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.

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  • 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.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:00:05 UTC.

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