Too many "high status" individuals flaunt their wealth with conspicuous consumption, and the flock follows.
https://bsky.app/profile/katharinehayhoe.com/post/3mpw3xpsepc2h
Bluesky SocialKatharine Hayhoe (@katharinehayhoe.com)Research by @steveclimate.bsky.social and others shows that when "high status" individuals like athletes lead by example on climate, they "improve public willingness to adopt low-carbon behaviors AND greatly increase perceptions of leader credibility, trustworthiness, competence, and favorability."
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-024-03787-8