lkmsmith.bsky.social
SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellow
Climate, emotions, behaviour change, gender, planetary (and death) care
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â¨#5: Harness existing community values, rather than forcing âgreen identitiesââ¨
Don't focus on 'greening' people. Harness common values e.g. fairness, morality, community safety, inter-generational duty, etc.
E.g. the âDonât Mess with Texasâ campaign harnesses patriotism to reduce littering âŹď¸
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We found exactly that! Great news for those already highly environmental, not so much for those who are not (like climate skeptics).
Check the article for more.
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And this one! go.bsky.app/6yrkE6C
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Sssshhh they're my emotional support tabs
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There is a robust evidence base showing, for example, that climate impacts exacerbate existing inequalities. Addressing climate risk and vulnerability requires understanding those inequalities and addressing them in climate action. A review in the context of gender:
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Hiii I study death anxiety, can I be added?
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He is the goodest boy and most obedient
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I have read some on that!
You also might be interested in Terror Management Theory, which connects how we humans respond to life-threatening reminders (like climate change!) in ways that can increase intergroup biases.
See
doi.org/10.1002/wcc....
doi.org/10.1002/wcc....
Holler if you can't access!
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My people! May I be added?