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Do Dutch Youth Really Have Little Interest in Climate and Environment? No, 'We Are in the Sub-Top'

NRC·23 September · 15:13·17 hours ago

A recent PISA study suggested Dutch 15-year-olds show low interest in environmental issues, but researcher Martina Meelissen from the University of Twente clarifies that students actually possess good knowledge and rank in the top tier globally. The data indicates a significant mismatch where Dutch youth score lowest in the EU regarding involvement and belief in their ability to effect change, despite high concern levels found in other research. Media reports misinterpreted these scores as disinterest, whereas the findings highlight a gap between knowing about environmental problems and taking action rather than a lack of care or awareness.

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