Our findings reveal widespread support for climate action. Notably, 69% of the global population expresses a willingness to contribute 1% of their personal income, 86% endorse pro-climate social norms and 89% demand intensified political action. Countries facing heightened vulnerability to climate change show a particularly high willingness to contribute. Despite these encouraging statistics, we document that the world is in a state of pluralistic ignorance, wherein individuals around the globe systematically underestimate the willingness of their fellow citizens to act.
This suggests that actions which provide social proof that large numbers of people are interested in action (eg: a mass march) are likely to spur further action.
Canada is sus af with the tax revenue. Our roads are crumbling, hospitals closing, schools underfunded, antiquated military, and yet we spend so much in taxes.
My first guess is someone isn’t paying their fair share and leaving it to less affluent individuals to pick up the slack.