A study among UK MPs found many feared being seen as zealots - but has an Irish TD found a better way?
A climate change paradox: instead of worrying about not being seen as moral enough, politicians don’t want to appear too moral
A recent study led by Steve Westlake of Cardiff University explored this dilemma, by interviewing UK members of parliament to explore their attitudes and approaches to “leading by example” on climate.
MPs feared that highlighting low-carbon choices would backfire, making them targets for accusations of virtue signalling rather than gaining respect – they fear being viewed as “zealots” by their colleagues and alienating constituents. Politicians also didn’t want to promote low-carbon choices that some people cannot afford, such as changing their heating system.
published a post on LinkedIn about his experience travelling overseas without flying for the past five years. I spoke with Leddin, who chairs of the Oireachtas Climate Committee, about his choice to travel with a low carbon footprint.
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