In chilly parts of Europe, heatwaves strengthen environmentalism
Support for green parties rises following unusually warm years | Graphic detail
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Support for green parties rises following unusually warm years | Graphic detail
The more we feel the effects of climate change, the more we vote for Green parties.
What role do experiences with climate change and extreme events play in shaping environmental attitudes and to what extent can they explain the recent rise in environmental concerns and willingness to vote for Green parties across Europe? IIASA researchers set out to investigate these and related issues in a new study just published in Nature Climate Change.
Drawing on polling data across 34 countries, researchers were able to connect extreme weather to increasing Green Party support.
What role do experiences with climate change and extreme events play in shaping environmental attitudes and to what extent can they explain the recent