Perceived naturalness emerges as key driver of public support for climate technology

According to Phys.org, a University of Colorado Boulder study sheds light on a long-puzzling question: why people reject some climate solutions despite their effectiveness. The key finding: perceived naturalness drives acceptance or rejection, regardless of political ideology. Nuclear energy and lab-grown meat both stand as examples — effective tools with surprisingly low public support.

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