Survey poll of Australians Attitudes to Climate Change

1. “Majority of Australians Think Climate Change is
Happening and are Concerned About it”
Online survey of n=536 adult Australians
National survey, adults aged 18+
Survey panel: SurveyMonkey Audience (Australia)
Polling date: 26th May to 1st June 2016
Which statement best reflects your views on climate change?
Answer Options
Response
Percent
I think that climate change is happening, and I think that humans are
causing it
70.9%
I think that climate change is happening, but it is just a natural
fluctuation of the earth's temperatures
21.8%
I have no idea whether climate change is happening or not 5.2%
I don't think that climate change is happening 2.1%
Comment:
- 93% of Australians think climate change is happening
- Most Australians think humans are causing it (71%)
- Only 2% of Australians don’t think that climate change is happening
How concerned are you about climate change?
Answer Options Response Percent
Very concerned 45.3%
Fairly concerned 34.3%
Not very concerned 14.7%
Not concerned at all 4.9%
Don't know 0.7%
Comment: 80% of Australians are concerned about climate change
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