The First Climate Strikes Influenced 30% of the Population
Published: Friday, Sep 8th 2023, 07:40
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A study conducted by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) has found that 30% of Swiss people have changed their daily habits due to the climate movement "Fridays for Future" led by climate activist Greta Thunberg. The study examined the effects of the first climate strikes in Switzerland and found that people have become more aware of how their behaviour affects the environment. The most common changes reported were in transportation, shopping habits and recycling. For example, around a third of respondents said they were now looking for alternatives to driving to work, choosing holiday destinations close to home instead of flying, looking for local organic products and eating more vegetarian meals. There were also efforts to reduce waste, particularly plastic. Most of those who reported changing their behaviour were already sensitive to environmental issues and had higher levels of education. The survey was conducted online in October and November 2019, shortly after the peak of the climate strikes, among 1206 people aged 18 to 74 living in the French or German-speaking parts of Switzerland. The respondents were representative of the Swiss population in terms of gender and age, but those with higher levels of education were overrepresented.nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
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