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What makes people act on climate change, according to Behavioral Science

As the world hurtles toward a future with temperatures above the thresholds scientists say will lead to the worst climate disruptions, humanity needs to take all the actions it can to bring planet-warming emissions down as quickly as possible. Ordinary people will also need to make changes in their everyday lives. A crucial question has been how best to spur people toward more climate-friendly behaviours, such as taking the bus instead of driving or reducing home energy use.