O
nly those who see (their own) shortcomings can act accordingly. According to a BUND study from 2020, at least 86 per cent of Germans are willing to significantly reduce their lifestyle, to protect the climate. 85 per cent would do it to stop species extinction, while 87 per cent to fight pollution. On balance, the willingness is even higher among younger people than among older people. However, the survey did not elaborate on the nature and extent of the restrictions.Photo: iStock/HD91239130