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Techno-optimist scientists less likely to take climate action

Published Wednesday, October 7, 2026 · Updated October 7

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What We Know — Key Points

  • Scientists who believe technology will largely solve climate crisis problems are 23% less likely to sign petitions or take part in protests than peers who doubt technology is the answer.

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  • The Guardian

    The article emphasizes that technological solutions are politically attractive because they promise to address climate change without requiring changes to how people live and consume, but technology cannot substitute for broader societal changes and large-scale shifts in consumption.

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