Study: The European Parliament Relies Heavily on Fear in Its Communication on Climate Change. However, Its Overuse Risks Being Counterproductive
Europe experienced an unprecedented heatwave this year. Climate scientists have long warned of the consequences of climate change, as has the European Parliament (EP). However, according to a study by Monika Brusenbauch Meislová from the Faculty of Social Studies at Masaryk University, the EP also makes extensive use of fear-based appeals in its communication.
