This study builds on more than 200 doorstep interviews in structurally challenged rural communities in Sweden. It provides a unique illustration of people’s views on climate change and the green transition. The study was carried out by the progressive think tank Arena Idé with support from the Swedish Trade Union Confederation, LO. It summarises the findings of the book “Livet som pågår här” by Marika Palmer River and Lisa Pelling (Atlas 2024).