A Global Problem for a Global Movement? An Exploratory Study of Climate Change Perception by Green Groups' Leaders from Quebec (Canada) and Costa Rica
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12164205 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jean-Guy Vaillancourt Bertrand Perron (corresponding author), Jean-Guy Vaillancourt Clai Bertrand Perron |
| Year | 2001 |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 10 |
| Pages | 837-855 |
| Publication date | 2001-12-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Society & Natural Resources (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0894-1920 • E-ISSN: 1521-0723 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/089419201753242760 |
| OpenAlex | W2210969788 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 39 |
This article examines the possible unifying effect of climate change on leaders of green groups. The main goal is to identify ideological or North/South differences in attitudes on key aspects of climate change among them. Attitudinal data obtained with a standardized questionnaire administered to leaders from Quebec and Costa Rica are used to generate a typology. Three types of green orientations emerge: "ecologism," "mainstream environmentalism," and "market environmentalism." General perceptions toward climate change and specific opinions about policy options related to global warming are compared on the basis of these orientations and of national origin. Results show that green leaders are divided on all measured attitudes concerning climate change. Most differences are explained by diversity in ideological orientation, mainly by divergent viewpoints held by ecologists. The differences based on national origin are mainly explained by contrasted contextual features between Quebec and Costa Rica. The results do not provide convincing evidence of cognitive solidarity in the green movement concerning climate change. Keywords: Climate Change Globalization Green Groups' Leaders Ideologies North South Division Solidarity
Biology and political orientation · Climate change · Diversity (politics · Environmentalism · Global warming · Ideology · Mainstream · Perception · Political science · Politics · Sociology · Solidarity · Typology · Viewpoints · Climate Change Communication and Perception · Environmental Education and Sustainability · Environmental Sustainability in Business · Psychology · Ecology
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| Citations per year | 0.22 |
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| Citation span | 2008 - 2022 (15) |
| Highly cited | No |