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  "id": 12563510,
  "title": "Scientists who put faith in technology less likely to take climate action",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/scientists-who-put-faith-in-technology-less-likely-to-take-climate",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-07T06:00:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Guardian Science",
    "slug": "guardian-science",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/07/scientists-technology-less-likely-climate-crisis-action"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "‘Techno-optimism’ may lead to reliance on unproven solutions at expense of societal changes needed Scientists who believe technology will largely solve the problems caused by the climate crisis are less likely to engage in civic action on the issue, according to a study. The report from the London School of Economics found they are 23% less likelyto sign petitions or take part in protests than…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Guardian Technology",
        "title": "Scientists who put faith in technology less likely to take climate action",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/scientists-who-put-faith-in-technology-less-likely-to-take-climate-12577759",
        "published": "2026-10-07T06:00:36.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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