This section report focuses on the public's perception of, and attitude towards, climate change and the low-carbon economy. The data is analysed by key demographics across each country. It also describes the creation of the main 3-fold attitudinal segmentation towards climate change (‘Climate Citizens’, ‘Mild Greens’ and ‘Sceptics & Uninvolved’) used throughout the Environmental Choices survey analysis.
Questions addressed
- Do people believe climate change is occurring?
- Does the public believe that humanity is the cause of climate change?
- How do their beliefs about climate change affect their behaviour?
- How much time and energy do they invest in learning about climate change?
- What emotional attachments have people made with the concept of climate change?
- How do people's attitudes differ across socio-demographic groups and countries?
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41% of Canadians can be considered 'Climate Citizens', whereas in the USA this group comprises just 28% of the population.
In all 3 countries, conservative voters tend to be less concerned about climate change than more liberal voters. In the USA, climate change is particularly partisan, with 43% of Democrats being 'Climate Citizens', whereas %1% of Republican supporters are 'Sceptics & Uninvolved'
