Climate change

Less than 1 in 4 British adults are able to correctly identify the Sycamore when shown a photographic image of the tree found commonly throughout the UK according to the results of a joint survey by the Natural History Museum, London and Ipsos.

A short tracking survey to investigate peoples attitudes towards and perception of the issue of Climate Change.

Nearly half of people (48%) would be more likely to install energy saving devices in their homes if they were offered some help, an Ipsos survey commissioned by environmental charity Groundwork has found.

New research, conducted by Ipsos for SKV Communications and Visit Blackpool, investigates the public's opinion on which source they trust the most to give an accurate forecast for the next day's weather.

In April 2008, Ipsos conducted the National Noise Survey on behalf of Environmental Protection UK (previous waves of the study were also conducted in Spring 2006 and 2007). The objectives of the research were to explore people's experience of and attitudes towards neighbour and neighbourhood noise.

Our annual survey of public attitudes to nuclear energy, conducted for the Nuclear Industry Association, shows that the trend in support for replacement nuclear newbuild has regained its upward momentum.

New research by Ipsos, updating last year's Turning Point or Tipping Point Report, finds the public concerned about climate change but far from convinced about the science or the Government's green agenda.

Public concern about climate change has doubled in the past year. Barely a day goes by without a media headline about the possible impacts.

In the wake of possible impending legislation which will force retailers to charge for plastic bags, new research from Ipsos indicates that the government may face consumer opposition to their plans - particularly from less affluent shoppers who resent being dictated to on this issue.