Research conducted by researchers at the University of Gothenburg shows that people tend to rate their own risk of being affected by climate change as lower than that of others. This perception may reduce individuals' willingness to act and slow down necessary climate measures.
I mean… Mathematically, it does? You’re just 1 single person vs billions of people who are not you. Of course it’s going to primarily affect others.
That’s not a reason to ignore it though. If you have any morals at all, it’s a reason to actively fight it.