"This Reinforces the Positive Image We Have of Ourselves": Why We Overestimate the Effectiveness of Our Climate Action

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Most individuals do not assess the carbon impact of the various ecological actions and give too much value to those they already implement, shows a study by the University of Geneva. Psychological barriers are at stakeAnd you, what are you doing for the climate? Do you doubtless recycle your waste, or avoid printing documents, when possible.These small gestures are frequently cited when asking people about the actions they undertake to reduce th…