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Americans love nature but don’t feel empowered to protect it, new research shows

  • Written by Jessica Eise, Assistant Professor, Indiana University
Americans love nature but don’t feel empowered to protect it, new research showsPeople enjoy spending time in nature but don't always feel they have the ability to protect it.John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Image

Climate change has been in the news for more than 40 years. It’s typically covered as a scientific or political issue. However, social scientists like me have found that feelings and values are what drive...

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