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> In almost every opinion poll in almost every country, the public is overwhelmingly in favor of climate change mitigation measures Do you have sources? In my

by krzyk 5y ago

> In almost every opinion poll in almost every country, the public is overwhelmingly in favor of climate change mitigation measures Do you have sources? In my experience is more like fifty-fifty, some prefer faster cars and don't care about emission, others prefer cheaper cars (e.g. used ones, which don't pass newer strict guidlines). In my country most people buy used cars, because they are cheaper and one can afford it. Same with energy production, would you prefer to pay higher or lower bills?

bjourne 5y ago
"Even though the survey was conducted during the COVID-19 crisis, there was still widespread recognition of climate change as a global emergency in every country surveyed. Over all 50 countries, 64% of people said that climate change was an emergency – presenting a clear and convincing call for decision-makers to step up on ambition." https://www.undp.org/press-releases/worlds-largest-survey-public-opinion-climate-change-majority-people-call-wide https://www.undp.org/press-releases/worlds-largest-survey-pu... "Two-Thirds of Americans Think Government Should Do More on Climate" https://www.pewresearch.org/science/2020/06/23/two-thirds-of-americans-think-government-should-do-more-on-climate/ https://www.pewresearch.org/science/2020/06/23/two-thirds-of... "In 2021, the AEE's representative annual survey was conducted by online pollster YouGov, which approached 1,051 people aged 16 and over. The AEE added up the categories “extremely important,” “very important” and “important” to arrive at the conclusion that “almost nine out of ten citizens (86%) support the increased use of renewable energy in Germany.” It also found broad support for renewable energy installations in interviewees’ direct neighbourhoods (60% good/very good), which increased further if respondents already had experience with such installations." https://www.cleanenergywire.org/factsheets/polls-reveal-citizens-support-energiewende https://www.cleanenergywire.org/factsheets/polls-reveal-citi... "European citizens now identify climate change as the single most serious problem facing the world." "93% of EU citizens see climate change as a serious problem and 78% see it as a very serious problem. 90% of respondents – and at least three quarters in each Member State – agree that greenhouse gas emissions should be reduced to a minimum while offsetting the remaining emissions, in order to make the EU economy climate-neutral by 2050." "87% think the EU should set ambitious targets to increase renewable energy and support energy efficiency." https://ec.europa.eu/clima/citizens/support_en https://ec.europa.eu/clima/citizens/support_en "In France, seven-in-ten think protecting the environment should be given priority, even if it causes slower economic growth and some loss of jobs." "A 20-public median of 58% say their national government is doing too little to reduce the effects of climate change. A majority in France (63%) say their government is doing too little to reduce the effects of climate change, while 26% say the government is doing about the right amount, and just 7% say it is doing too much." https://www.pewresearch.org/science/fact-sheet/public-views-about-science-in-france/ https://www.pewresearch.org/science/fact-sheet/public-views-... "International concern about climate change has increased over the past several years, with growing shares viewing climate change as a major threat. In addition, large majorities in the current survey express worry over climate change and describe it as a serious problem." "A median of seven-in-ten across the set of 20 publics say climate change is having at least some effect on their local community. And in some places – Italy, Spain and Brazil – about half or more see a great deal of impact from climate change in their community. Government action on climate change is widely seen as lacking: Majorities across most of surveyed publics believe their government is doing too little to address climate change (20-public median of 58%)." "When asked to choose, a median of 71% said environmental protection should be the greater priority even if it caused slower economic growth and loss of jobs; a much smaller median of 25% said creating jobs should be the priority (the survey was conducted before the coronavirus pandemic and resultant economic strains took hold in many of these publics)." https://www.pewresearch.org/science/2020/09/29/science-and-scientists-held-in-high-esteem-across-global-publics/ https://www.pewresearch.org/science/2020/09/29/science-and-s... "More than two thirds (67 per cent) of the British public want to see the UK as world leader on climate change, according to a YouGov poll commissioned by Global Witness, with this view consistent across all sectors of the population." https://www.globalwitness.org/en/press-releases/yougov-poll-finds-majority-british-public-want-uk-lead-world-tackling-climate-change/ https://www.globalwitness.org/en/press-releases/yougov-poll-... In my experience, climate change deniers often get a lot of attention and it therefore seems like they are more plentiful than they are. For example, in my country some people started a Facebook group about how gas prices were too high and should be lowered and they got a lot of attention. In response, people started an opposing Facebook group about how gas prices were too low and should be raised. That group quickly got as many members as the first, but almost no media attention.
- krzyk 5y ago
  Most of those surveys are more like "yeah there is a problem". But only few were about actions. And none were "are you willing to take a pay cut to save the climate", or "do you approve banning cars in the city". People are vocal when their money is not involved or when they don't need to take action.

by krzyk 5y ago

bjourne 5y ago

"Even though the survey was conducted during the COVID-19 crisis, there was still widespread recognition of climate change as a global emergency in every country surveyed. Over all 50 countries, 64% of people said that climate change was an emergency – presenting a clear and convincing call for decision-makers to step up on ambition." https://www.undp.org/press-releases/worlds-largest-survey-public-opinion-climate-change-majority-people-call-wide https://www.undp.org/press-releases/worlds-largest-survey-pu... "Two-Thirds of Americans Think Government Should Do More on Climate" https://www.pewresearch.org/science/2020/06/23/two-thirds-of-americans-think-government-should-do-more-on-climate/ https://www.pewresearch.org/science/2020/06/23/two-thirds-of... "In 2021, the AEE's representative annual survey was conducted by online pollster YouGov, which approached 1,051 people aged 16 and over. The AEE added up the categories “extremely important,” “very important” and “important” to arrive at the conclusion that “almost nine out of ten citizens (86%) support the increased use of renewable energy in Germany.” It also found broad support for renewable energy installations in interviewees’ direct neighbourhoods (60% good/very good), which increased further if respondents already had experience with such installations." https://www.cleanenergywire.org/factsheets/polls-reveal-citizens-support-energiewende https://www.cleanenergywire.org/factsheets/polls-reveal-citi... "European citizens now identify climate change as the single most serious problem facing the world." "93% of EU citizens see climate change as a serious problem and 78% see it as a very serious problem. 90% of respondents – and at least three quarters in each Member State – agree that greenhouse gas emissions should be reduced to a minimum while offsetting the remaining emissions, in order to make the EU economy climate-neutral by 2050." "87% think the EU should set ambitious targets to increase renewable energy and support energy efficiency." https://ec.europa.eu/clima/citizens/support_en https://ec.europa.eu/clima/citizens/support_en "In France, seven-in-ten think protecting the environment should be given priority, even if it causes slower economic growth and some loss of jobs." "A 20-public median of 58% say their national government is doing too little to reduce the effects of climate change. A majority in France (63%) say their government is doing too little to reduce the effects of climate change, while 26% say the government is doing about the right amount, and just 7% say it is doing too much." https://www.pewresearch.org/science/fact-sheet/public-views-about-science-in-france/ https://www.pewresearch.org/science/fact-sheet/public-views-... "International concern about climate change has increased over the past several years, with growing shares viewing climate change as a major threat. In addition, large majorities in the current survey express worry over climate change and describe it as a serious problem." "A median of seven-in-ten across the set of 20 publics say climate change is having at least some effect on their local community. And in some places – Italy, Spain and Brazil – about half or more see a great deal of impact from climate change in their community. Government action on climate change is widely seen as lacking: Majorities across most of surveyed publics believe their government is doing too little to address climate change (20-public median of 58%)." "When asked to choose, a median of 71% said environmental protection should be the greater priority even if it caused slower economic growth and loss of jobs; a much smaller median of 25% said creating jobs should be the priority (the survey was conducted before the coronavirus pandemic and resultant economic strains took hold in many of these publics)." https://www.pewresearch.org/science/2020/09/29/science-and-scientists-held-in-high-esteem-across-global-publics/ https://www.pewresearch.org/science/2020/09/29/science-and-s... "More than two thirds (67 per cent) of the British public want to see the UK as world leader on climate change, according to a YouGov poll commissioned by Global Witness, with this view consistent across all sectors of the population." https://www.globalwitness.org/en/press-releases/yougov-poll-finds-majority-british-public-want-uk-lead-world-tackling-climate-change/ https://www.globalwitness.org/en/press-releases/yougov-poll-... In my experience, climate change deniers often get a lot of attention and it therefore seems like they are more plentiful than they are. For example, in my country some people started a Facebook group about how gas prices were too high and should be lowered and they got a lot of attention. In response, people started an opposing Facebook group about how gas prices were too low and should be raised. That group quickly got as many members as the first, but almost no media attention.

krzyk 5y ago
Most of those surveys are more like "yeah there is a problem". But only few were about actions. And none were "are you willing to take a pay cut to save the climate", or "do you approve banning cars in the city". People are vocal when their money is not involved or when they don't need to take action.