Posted on Wednesday 22 April 2026

While millions of people care deeply about the environment, only a fraction take action on climate change. New research has uncovered the psychological reasons why some people get involved while others don’t.

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The three types of climate supporters

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“The first are your classic activists — people who are organised, cooperative, and are genuinely invested in the social issue,” Dr Wibisono said.

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“The second, is people who are more anxious and unsure of themselves. They want to help but can't quite get themselves moving,” he said.

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“The third group tend to be more disruptive about tactics, but not necessarily because they’re very passionate about the climate,” he said.

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