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Magnus Bergquist^1,2, Andreas Nilsson^1,2, P Wesley Schultz³

¹Department of Psychology, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.

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Experiencing extreme weather events can increase belief in human-caused climate change and motivate actions to mitigate its effects. This personal connection highlights a key factor in addressing the global climate crisis.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Environmental Psychology
Climate Science
Behavioral Science

Background:

Human-caused greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions drive climate change, necessitating behavioral shifts for mitigation.
Despite awareness campaigns, global GHG emissions continue to rise, indicating a gap in effective climate action.
Climate change threats are often perceived as abstract and slow-moving, contrasting with humans' evolved responses to immediate dangers.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the impact of personal experience with extreme weather events on climate change beliefs.
To assess how extreme weather experiences influence intentions for climate change preparation and mitigation actions.

Main Methods:

The study examines the psychological impact of direct encounters with extreme weather phenomena.
It analyzes the correlation between personal experience and shifts in climate change perception and behavioral intentions.

Main Results:

Personal experience with extreme weather events significantly impacts beliefs about climate change.
Such experiences are linked to increased intentions to undertake actions for climate change adaptation and mitigation.

Conclusions:

Direct experience with extreme weather can bridge the psychological distance to climate change, fostering greater belief and pro-environmental action.
Leveraging personal experiences with climate-related events may be a crucial strategy for enhancing public engagement and driving climate action.