This article examines how young generations, particularly within Latinx communities, influence attitudes toward climate change.
Data & Methods The study uses survey data from a large national sample of Latino* respondents aged 18-35 collected over two years (2020-2022). Key findings indicate that age cohorts play distinct roles in shaping environmental beliefs despite shared demographic backgrounds.
Key Results Contrary to expectations, Generation Z showed higher concern for climate issues than Baby Boomers across all ethnic groups. However, Latinx Millennials expressed unique concerns tied specifically to migration impacts and border-related anxieties alongside general climate change worries.
Real-World Significance These generational divisions offer crucial insights into designing targeted environmental policies that resonate with different age cohorts within diverse populations.
| (Young) Generations As Social Identities: The Role of Latino*Millennial/Generation Z in Shaping Attitudes About Climate Change was authored by Ashley Ross and Stella Rouse. It was published by Springer in Pol. Behav. in 2022. |
