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Europeans back climate action but resist lifestyle changes

Original: # Europe Europeans broadly accept the need for climate action, but that does not mean they are willing to change how the

New findings from Eurofound indicate that Europeans broadly accept the need for climate action, yet many are unwilling to change how they travel or heat their homes. The agency reports that north-western European countries are better prepared to design green policies that fit how people actually live, highlighting a gap between climate attitudes and personal behaviour across the continent.

Why now: The Eurofound findings highlight the gap between public support for climate policy and resistance to personal lifestyle changes, a live debate in EU politics.

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