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Bröder, Arndt; Dülz, Elena; Heidecke, Daphne; Wehler, Anna; Weimann, Frieda – Applied Cognitive Psychology, 2023
Laypeople's estimates of carbon footprints have repeatedly shown to be deficient, which may hinder targeted behavior change to reduce CO2 emissions. In an online study (N = 127), a vast underestimation of carbon footprints for 60 food items was observed in an on average highly educated convenience sample, confirming a lack of carbon footprints…
Descriptors: Lay People, Climate, Knowledge Level, Energy Conservation
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Clarke, Linda; Sahin-Dikmen, Melahat; Winch, Christopher – Oxford Review of Education, 2020
Vocational education and training (VET) can play a transformative role in reducing CO[subscript 2] emissions and improving the energy efficiency of buildings across Europe. Nearly zero energy building (NZEB) requires an energy literate workforce, with broader and deeper theoretical knowledge, higher technical and precision skills,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Vocational Education, Climate, Climate Control
OECD Publishing, 2021
On a daily basis, a deluge of academic studies, reports and news tell us that the Earth's ecosystem is in danger. They further warn that we need more than just information to address the climate crisis, protect the environment, and promote a sustainable way of living. We need action. Education plays a pivotal role in raising awareness and…
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Ecology, Climate, Sustainability