The Confounding Politics of Climate Change Preparedness Policy

• In Event: Policy Challenges and Public Engagement: Climate Preparedness, Infrastructure, and Environmental Advocacy

Brief Overview

This study uses a survey experiment to assess how psychological distance affects individual support for preparedness.Findings suggest psychological distance marginally motivates people to vote for a legislator who supports climate change preparedness

Authors

• Kristin Taylor, Wayne State University

• Sarah E. Anderson, University of California-Santa Barbara

• Rob A. DeLeo, Bentley University