Climate change

After the tenth consecutive monthly heat record, apathy reins in the fight against climate change, especially among young men.

While Defra data shows that levels of Nitrogen Dioxide are higher in Manchester than they are in London, only 4% of respondents selected Manchester when asked to pick which UK city, out of a possible list of 11, has the highest NO2 levels, compared with 64% who selected London.

COP28 is in full swing and even before the discussions and negotiations began, Ipsos polling data revealed that only 1% of the British public think that the global symposium will result in positive action.

One in four UK adults (26%) believe global average temperatures are likely to, or definitely will, be limited to 1.5°C higher than pre-industrial levels by 2100. In contrast, over two in five UK adults (41%) believe it unlikely.

And six in ten say their government is not working hard enough to tackle climate change according to an Ipsos Global Advisor poll of 31 countries.

The UK’s climate is undergoing significant changes. Our future will be affected by unprecedented climate events with far-reaching consequences for our economy and society, and the public services that assist us. But climate change is likely to have different impacts on different communities. The challenge lies in adapting to these changes in an equitable and just manner. Public services play a crucial role in this process by working to adapt to the impacts of climate change and ensuring the necessary measures are taken to address the specific needs of each community.

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