UK heatwave fails to shift public opinion on climate change, data shows
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Summary
Analysis of UK public opinion data showing that the recent heatwave has not significantly shifted attitudes on climate change. Seven in ten Britons already believe climate change is real and affecting the UK, but the environment remains a lower priority issue compared to the economy, immigration, defence, health, crime, and welfare. The article examines why public opinion on climate change has remained stable despite extreme weather events.
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· 3 pulledSeven in ten say it is likely that the soaring temperatures were caused by climate change
The environment remains behind the economy, immigration, defence, health, crime, and welfare as a top issue
What has shifted attitudes when it comes to climate change?
Even though seven in ten say it is likely that the soaring temperatures were caused by climate change
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