The Role of Information Sources and Providers in Shaping Green Behaviors. Evidence from Europe

D’Amato, Alessio; Giaccherini, Matilde; Zoli, Mariangela

doi:10.1016/j.ecolecon.2019.04.004

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“…On the other hand, Lo and Chow (2015) document a positive impact of per capita GDP on the relative ranking of climate change across challenges, but negative effects of per capita GDP, energy use and the Global Adaptation Notre-Dame Index (ND-GAIN) on its (absolute) perceived gravity. See also the earlier studies of Diekkman and Franzen (1999), Sandvik (2008) and Freymeyer and Johnson (2010), based on various international survey data on European and non European consumers' environmental attitudes.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Secondly, we posit that social capability to assimilate, in relation to climate change information, might be higher when the cultural context is already environmentally-friendly. For instance, this is reflected by nutrition and transport habits, efficiency of energy use, citizens' support for progressive/pro-environmental political parties (D'Amato et al, 2019;Schwirplies, 2018). While the connection between greenhouse gas emissions and transports is well understood, the impact of intensive animal farming has been much less debated in the literature.…”

Section: The Underlying Socioeconomic Environmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Hence, income increases above threshold level are also associated with an increase in the demand for environmental protection, i.e. with a raise in environmental awareness (Inglehart, 1995;Diekkman and Franzen, 1999;Franzen and Meyer, 2010). We name this direct linkage between climate change concerns and the level of income (higher than the threshold value) the "climate change/environmental awareness curve".…”

Section: The Underlying Socioeconomic Environmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This might explain the direct linkage existing between emissions and environmental awareness (Schwirplies, 2018). The level of environmental taxation could also be an indication of this feeling of responsibility, in relation to the conative dimension of climate change awareness (D'Amato et al, 2019). We thus include:…”

Section: The Underlying Socioeconomic Environmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…the damages and fatalities caused by extreme weather episodes, as well as direct experience of heatwaves, heavy rainfalls or floods, droughts, sandstorms, windstorms, or avalanches (Andor et al, 2018). Perceptions of perceived changes in temperature (D'Amato et al, 2019) and related use of heating and cooling facilities over the year also belong to this category. Hence, concerning the factors which might contribute to the accumulation of practical knowledge about climate change, we include:…”

Section: Practical Knowledge About Climate Changementioning

confidence: 99%

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Climate Change Awareness: Empirical Evidence for the European Union

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Morana

2020

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In this paper we assess public attitudes on climate change in Europe over the last decade. Using aggregate figures from the Special Eurobarometer surveys on Climate Change, we find that climate change attitudes have evolved according to the "S-shaped" information dissemination model, conditional to various socioeconomic and climatological factors. In particular, we find that environmental awareness is directly related to per capita income, social trust, secondary education, the physical distress associated with hot weather and loss caused by extreme weather episodes. It is also inversely related to greenhouse gas emissions and tertiary education. Moreover, consistent with our epidemics-like narrative, we find a negative impact for Donald Trump's denial campaigns and a larger positive effect for Greta Thunberg's environmental activism. In terms of policy implications, this paper calls on the EU to take up leadership in the fight against climate change and declare a climate emergency. It also calls on teachers to introduce their students to climate change, science journals to allow wide access to any climate change article they publish and public institutions to protect climate change evidence from politicization. This paper finally calls for the close coordination of monetary and fiscal policies, to allow the green bonds market to reach rapidly the size required for the implementation of effective climate change mitigation policies.

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Unlocking the potential of circular consumption: The influence of circular habits, environmental concerns and the search for pro‐sustainable information on circular consumption

Gomes,

Lopes

2023

Bus Strat Dev

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In response to growing environmental and sustainability concerns, the circular economy and consumption have become significant themes in recent years. The transition to a circular economy is considered a critical move toward sustainable development as it addresses challenges, such as climate change, waste, pollution and biodiversity loss. The present study evaluates the influence of environmental concerns and the search for pro‐sustainable information by Portuguese consumers on their circular habits and their influence on their circular consumption choices. Furthermore, it assesses the influence of environmental concerns and Portuguese consumers' search for pro‐sustainable information on their circular consumption when mediated by their circular habits. Through an online questionnaire, 826 valid responses were collected from Portuguese consumers over 18 years of age, using a non‐probabilistic convenience sampling technique. The hypotheses established in the research model were tested using the Partial Least Squares method. Results indicate that environmental concerns and the search for pro‐sustainable information positively impact circular habits, with more emphasis on energy and water saving, and zero plastic use. Additionally, environmental concerns and the search for pro‐sustainable information directly correlate with circular consumption decisions, although this relationship is less intense when mediated by circular habits. Based on the results obtained in this study, a model of consumer participation in the circular economy is proposed. Consumers' adherence to responsible circular consumption habits can transform traditional corporate business models into circular models, accelerating more efficient management of natural resources and ensuring global sustainability and future generations' survival.

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Consumer acceptance of genetically engineered potatoes: The role of information and agreement

Lacy,

McFadden

2023

J of Agr & App Econ Assoc

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Many foods cooked at high temperatures produce acrylamide, a probable carcinogen, and neurotoxin. We evaluate how consumers' purchase intentions for potato products and subjective knowledge about conventional foods, genetically engineered (G.E.) foods, and acrylamide respond to information treatments. Information and prior purchases positively influence intentions to purchase potatoes but negatively influence purchase intentions for potato chips and French fries. Value‐of‐information calculations suggest industry‐focused and private‐company perspectives are worth $0.01‐$0.02/person per month. Our results have practical implications for food system actors seeking to better understand the broader determinants of consumer acceptance behaviors as they relate to G.E. foods that reduce health concerns.

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The Role of Information Sources and Providers in Shaping Green Behaviors. Evidence from Europe

Cited by 28 publications

References 30 publications

Climate Change Awareness: Empirical Evidence for the European Union

Climate Change Awareness: Empirical Evidence for the European Union

Unlocking the potential of circular consumption: The influence of circular habits, environmental concerns and the search for pro‐sustainable information on circular consumption

Consumer acceptance of genetically engineered potatoes: The role of information and agreement

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