Fossil fuels are harming our brains: identifying key messages about the health effects of air pollution from fossil fuels.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous research suggests that providing generalized information about the health implications of air pollution from fossil fuels may be effective at promoting public support for a transition to cleaner sources of energy. We sought to extend that work by identifying the specific messages about the health implications of air pollution from fossil fuels that are most and least concerning to people, and whether rankings of concern vary among different audiences. We also hypothesized that reading the statements would influence people's attitudes and behavioral intentions in a manner supportive of a transition to cleaner sources of energy.

Methods

We conducted a survey with a diverse sample of U.S. adults (n = 1644) from a non-probability internet panel. Using maximum

SUBMITTER: Kotcher J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6712833 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature