Examining perceived changes in extreme weather among older people

Older people in Austria widely perceive an increase in extreme weather since their childhood.

Yet how strongly they notice these changes depends on their social position, where they live and how they relate to environmental issues.

A new study led by Karl Landsteiner University (KL Krems) shows that environmental awareness, urban or rural residence, education and financial strain are all linked to how people ages 50 and above perceive extreme weather.

The work is published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology. ...