Why the inaction? - Behavioural explanations

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What are the three Behavioural explanations for inaction?

  1. Individual impact on CC.
  2. Temporal scale & feedback.
  3. Diffusion of responsibility.

What is the main argument around the point of individual impact on CC?

It is such a big problem, that everything we do seems so small. Even if you devote your life to climate change, the impact is tiny which makes it difficult to address for people.

The second argument is about how people 'feel' climate change, if it is concrete for them and how they are affected. What is this argument about?

Typically most of us do not feel the impact of climate change directly. No immediate feedback on our behaviour and you don't see the global scale. So not concrete in our minds which makes it difficult to address.
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What does the argument of Diffusion of responsibility, focus on?

Everybody is responsible so you do not feel that you should take the initiative. (seeing a crime alone or in group)

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