Scientists who put faith in technology less likely to take climate action

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1. Wed, 7 October 2026

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   • The Guardian World06:00first to report
     Scientists who put faith in technology less likely to take climate action

     ‘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 School of Economics found they are 23% less likelyto sign petitions or take part in protests than peers who doubt that technology is the answer. They are also 18% less likely to make high-impact...

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