Human Behavior

Human behavior refers to the actions, decisions and interactions of individuals and groups shaped by biological, psychological, social and environmental factors. It includes patterns related to communication, consumption, movement, cooperation, risk perception and responses to changing conditions. Human behavior is studied in relation to public health, environmental change, resource use, climate adaptation and the societal impacts of technological and ecological pressures.

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Climate disasters linked to rising domestic violence against women, study findsClimate

Climate disasters linked to rising domestic violence against women, study finds

A new study from University College London (UCL) reveals a troubling connection between climate shocks - specifically landslides, storms, and floods - and increased intimate…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 3, 2024 Full article
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Extreme heat is redefining daily life and travel patternsScience

Extreme heat is redefining daily life and travel patterns

A new study from researchers at Arizona State University, the University of Washington, and the University of Texas at Austin reveals that extreme heat profoundly…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 27, 2024 Full article
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Eco-guilt and eco-shame shape environmental choices, study revealsScience

Eco-guilt and eco-shame shape environmental choices, study reveals

A study from the University of Copenhagen has uncovered that guilt and shame play significant roles in shaping individuals' daily environmental decisions. These emotions, closely…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 25, 2024 Full article
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Repeated misinformation weakens climate science convictionsScience

Repeated misinformation weakens climate science convictions

Testing the strength of convictionsImplications for climate communication A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Southern California (USC) and Australia reveals a…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 24, 2024 Full article
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Scientific consensus strengthens pro-climate attitudes globally, new study findsClimate

Scientific consensus strengthens pro-climate attitudes globally, new study finds

A recent international study has revealed that communicating the scientific consensus on human-caused climate change can significantly strengthen public belief in the phenomenon and its…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 26, 2024 Full article