Opinion: There is little doubt that society is politically polarized over many dimensions of environmental protection.
But political polarization over the environment also has a much more emotional, personal and resolvable side: failing to recognize how people across the political spectrum care about the environment differently.
The Eco-Engaged, politically liberal with high cultural capital, cares about the environment by having solar panels on their home, driving electric cars, and shopping at farmers’ markets. The Optimists are politically conservative and have high cultural capital. They care about the environment by spending time in nature, teaching their kids about local plants and animals.
The Indifferent, who tend to be older political conservatives. They have little connection to the environment, although they want to see it protected and admire those who garden, cycle and have solar panels.
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