A recent study by the National Academy of Sciences found that many Americans misjudge the impact of personal decisions on climate change. Participants often overestimate the effects of low-impact actions such as recycling and underestimate the significance of high-impact behaviors including air travel and meat consumption. The research indicated that actions contributing most to climate change include avoiding plane flights, dog ownership, and using renewable electricity. Conversely, actions like using energy-efficient appliances, recycling, and reducing laundry energy are often misperceived as more impactful.
A study published by the National Academy of Sciences revealed many Americans struggle to accurately rank personal decisions and their contributions to climate change.
Participants overestimated the impact of low-impact actions, like recycling, and underestimated high-impact actions, like avoiding flights and eating meat.
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