Younger generations more willing than older to give up fossil fuels, phase out gas-powered cars

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May 24, 2021

Gen Z, Millennials Stand Out for Climate Change Activism, Social Media Engagement With Issue

Younger generations more willing than older to give up fossil fuels, phase out gas-powered cars

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Gen Z, Millennials Stand Out for Climate Change Activism, Social Media Engagement With Issue
Gen Z, Millennials more active than older generations addressing climate change on- and offline
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