Australia's university Generation Z and its concerns about climate change.

Autor: Salguero, Rodrigo Bardales, Bogueva, Diana, Marinova, Dora
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Zdroj: Sustainable Earth Reviews; 3/5/2024, Vol. 7 Issue 1, p1-17, 17p
Abstrakt: Despite scientific evidence about the imminent threat of climate change, people and governments around the world are slow in taking sufficient action. Against these bleak outlooks, Generation Z (Gen Z) born 1995–2010 will inherit the consequences of prolonged inaction. This research delves into the climate change concerns of Australia's university Gen Z. A representative survey of 446 Australian university students conducted between September 2021 and April 2022 revealed that climate change is the top environmental concern for Gen Z with 81% of these young people being significantly concerned and many experiencing serious climate anxiety. Despite this pervasive concern, 65% of Australia's university Gen Z is not engaged in traditional climate activism; however, these young people are using technology to voice their concerns. As the future decision-makers of the world, it is crucial for Gen Z to accelerate climate action in all of its forms, including engaging with scientific knowledge and other generations to shape policies and safeguard a liveable planet for all. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index
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