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- Climate Skepticism in a University Context: Influences of Gender, Religion and Political SpectrumPublication . Ramos, Ricardo; Rodrigues, Maria José; Rodrigues, IsildaClimate change is one of today's most urgent issues, requiring immediate action to ensure a sustainable future. However, society must have a solid climate literacy to achieve this goal. Efforts to increase knowledge about climate change are often undermined by climate denialism, which proliferates on social media and in the public sphere. In this context, universities play a crucial role as centers of scientific dissemination, training students who will be future leaders. This study aimed to assess climate denialism at a Portuguese university, analyzing its relationship with variables such as gender, religion, and political spectrum. The research had a sample of 89 respondents, and the data was statistically analyzed to identify patterns and correlations. The results revealed that climate denialism is more prevalent among individuals on the right of the political spectrum. In addition, it was observed that denialism is present in all the religions analyzed and that male respondents tend to agree more with ideas that deny climate change. These findings reinforce the importance of targeted educational strategies adapted to different sociodemographic profiles to combat denialism and promote greater climate literacy.
- Challenges to Environmental Perception: Demystifying Established ConceptsPublication . Ramos, Ricardo; Rodrigues, Maria José; Rodrigues, IsildaClimate change represents one of the greatest challenges of this century. However, how it is communicated can significantly influence public perception and willingness to act. Excessively alarmist news tends to generate a feeling of hopelessness and can demotivate the population instead of encouraging them to adopt mitigation measures. In this quantitative study, we developed a set of questions to assess participants' perceptions of pre-established concepts related to the environment. The results indicate that many respondents show a sense of pessimism, unaware of significant advances in the fight against climate change. Examples include the reduction of carbon emissions in Europe, the fact that we are the greenest generation of the last 50 years, and the decrease in mortality caused by natural disasters. Some of those interviewed said they were reconsidering the decision to have children due to the perception of an unpromising future. These findings highlight the need for more balanced climate education and communication, which, without minimizing the challenges, also highlight the progress and opportunities for a sustainable future.