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Small Green Acts Don't Block Big Climate Action | Science News
New research debunks the myth that small eco-habits like recycling or reusable cups derail support for big climate action. A four-year study of nearly 2,800 Australians found zero evidence that personal green behaviors reduce support for systemic change — instead, they likely reflect existing values. While collective climate action dipped slightly between 2021 and 2024 (possibly due to rising costs), personal habits stayed steady. Importantly, doing more personal green things doesn’t automatically boost or dampen political engagement — it’s not a direct path to activism. For businesses, this…
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