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What does it mean to be angry about climate change, and what is the role of climate anger in protest support and participation? This talk discusses findings from a survey (N = 3003) measuring climate anger across Norway and Australia. Our findings suggest that activism intention and support depend on both why people are angry, and the type of protest in question. Across both countries, people were most angry about the negative impacts of climate change on nature, and that industry and large companies don’t actÌýto reduce their climate impacts. However, the self-reported likelihood of participating in and supporting (non-violent) climate protests was most consistently predicted by anger directed at political inaction. Anger directed at political inaction predicted support for school strikes, non-violent marches, disrupting events, blocking roads, and violent protests, but not support for throwing food or paint at art. On the other hand, anger directed at unfair climate change solutions was unrelated to support for any type of climate protest. Non-violent marches were the only form of protest supported by a majority. Our findings contribute to a better understanding of the causes and consequences of climate anger, while illustrating the importance of categorizing and conceptualizing its many forms.

About the speaker

Thea Gregersen holds a PhD in (climate) psychology from ÐÒÔË·Éͧ¼Æ»® and research people's attitudes, feelings, and behavior related to climate change and climate measures. Her research is primarily based on large surveys. She coordinates the climate and environment group in the Norwegian Citizen Panel together with Endre Tvinnereim and Gisela Böhm.

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