Since 2007, The Climate Institute has conducted comprehensive quantitative and qualitative research into Australian attitudes to climate change and its solutions.
More information can be found on The Climate institute's website:
www.climateinstitute.org.au/climate-of-the-nation-2013.html
Since 2007, The Climate Institute has conducted comprehensive quantitative and qualitative research into Australian attitudes to climate change and its solutions. We have published a number of Climate of the Nation reports and aim to publish annual mid-year reports to track evolving attitudes and actions.
More information can be found on The Climate institute's website:
www.climateinstitute.org.au/climate-of-the-nation-2012.html
Today, CO2 emissions from fossil fuels are around 50 per cent higher than they were 20 years ago, and have been rising each year. This kind of change to the chemical mixture in the air doesn’t come without consequences. Acting like a blanket, the build-up of greenhouse gases is the main reason why the average global temperature has risen by nearly 1°C in the last century. This booklet explains why a rise of only a few degrees in the average global temperature risks our prosperity, security, and health. It explains why it is so important to reverse the rise in emissions within the decade. And why it is still within our means to do so. For more information visit www.climateinstitute.org.au/dangerous-degrees.html
This presentation summarises The Climate Institute’s report, Climate Smart Super: Understanding Superannuation & Climate Risk, which examines the impact of climate and carbon risks on retirement and superannuation savings, especially in Australia. Superannuation funds are often Australians’ biggest or second biggest asset but until now very few have had accessible information enabling them to take an active role in managing that asset against climate and carbon policy risks. This report (and presentation) offers a number of simple steps to assist people to engage with their super funds so that they can move from being accidental to active investors and start challenging the dangerous short term focus in business and politics that threatens retirement savings. For more information, visit www.climateinstitute.org.au/climate-smart-super.html
This presentation summarises The Climate Institute’s report, Global Climate Leadership Review 2013. It provides an overview of Australian climate policy in a global context, as well as elaborating on the implications of global climate diplomacy and domestic actions for Australia. For more information, visit http://www.climateinstitute.org.au/global-climate-leadership-review-2013.html.
The majority of Australians accept that climate change is occurring and believe Australia is already feeling the impacts. 70% say climate change is happening, up from 64% in 2012. Most think humans significantly contribute to climate change, and 89% say Australia is experiencing impacts now. Australians want stronger leadership on climate solutions, with 61% wanting Australia to be a leader, up from 52% in 2012. Support for carbon pricing and renewable energy policies is also increasing.
- Climate change poses major health risks that disproportionately impact vulnerable communities. Factors like socioeconomic status and location determine levels of exposure and ability to adapt.
- Actions to mitigate and build resilience to climate change can have significant public health co-benefits, such as reduced air pollution and increased physical activity. However, some interventions may also cause unintended health harms or increase inequities if not implemented carefully.
- The health sector has an important role to play in advocating for climate policies and actions that maximize benefits and minimize burdens, particularly for vulnerable groups. A "health in all policies" approach that integrates climate, health, and equity is needed to address this pressing issue.
Behavioural Meetup: Perceptions of and behavioural responses to climate change.Poppy Mulvaney PhD
Our February Behavioural Meetup featured Prof. Lorraine Whitmarsh from the University of Cardiff:
Despite scientific consensus about the reality and severity of climate change, the public appears to show relatively little concern about the issue and to be taking few actions to tackle it. In this talk, we will discuss what influences public perceptions and how they may be shaped by communication. Recent survey and interview data, and findings from psychological experiments will be used to expose the strong ideological and social influences on public attitudes to climate change. Research will also be presented on low-carbon lifestyles, along with insights into fostering behaviour change, including new research to achieve behavioural ‘spillover’ (i.e., when changing one behaviour leads to further behavioural changes).
Behavioural Meetup: "Think global, act local? Public engagement with climate ...Prime Decision
Our spreaker for the February 2016 Behavioural Meetup in Bristol was Prof. Lorraine Whitemarsh from the University of Cardiff.
Despite scientific consensus about the reality and severity of climate change, the public appears to show relatively little concern about the issue and to be taking few actions to tackle it. In this talk, we will discuss what influences public perceptions and how they may be shaped by communication. Recent survey and interview data, and findings from psychological experiments will be used to expose the strong ideological and social influences on public attitudes to climate change. Research will also be presented on low-carbon lifestyles, along with insights into fostering behaviour change, including new research to achieve behavioural ‘spillover’ (i.e., when changing one behaviour leads to further behavioural changes).
Since 2007, The Climate Institute has conducted comprehensive quantitative and qualitative research into Australian attitudes to climate change and its solutions. We have published a number of Climate of the Nation reports and aim to publish annual mid-year reports to track evolving attitudes and actions.
More information can be found on The Climate institute's website:
www.climateinstitute.org.au/climate-of-the-nation-2012.html
Today, CO2 emissions from fossil fuels are around 50 per cent higher than they were 20 years ago, and have been rising each year. This kind of change to the chemical mixture in the air doesn’t come without consequences. Acting like a blanket, the build-up of greenhouse gases is the main reason why the average global temperature has risen by nearly 1°C in the last century. This booklet explains why a rise of only a few degrees in the average global temperature risks our prosperity, security, and health. It explains why it is so important to reverse the rise in emissions within the decade. And why it is still within our means to do so. For more information visit www.climateinstitute.org.au/dangerous-degrees.html
This presentation summarises The Climate Institute’s report, Climate Smart Super: Understanding Superannuation & Climate Risk, which examines the impact of climate and carbon risks on retirement and superannuation savings, especially in Australia. Superannuation funds are often Australians’ biggest or second biggest asset but until now very few have had accessible information enabling them to take an active role in managing that asset against climate and carbon policy risks. This report (and presentation) offers a number of simple steps to assist people to engage with their super funds so that they can move from being accidental to active investors and start challenging the dangerous short term focus in business and politics that threatens retirement savings. For more information, visit www.climateinstitute.org.au/climate-smart-super.html
This presentation summarises The Climate Institute’s report, Global Climate Leadership Review 2013. It provides an overview of Australian climate policy in a global context, as well as elaborating on the implications of global climate diplomacy and domestic actions for Australia. For more information, visit http://www.climateinstitute.org.au/global-climate-leadership-review-2013.html.
The majority of Australians accept that climate change is occurring and believe Australia is already feeling the impacts. 70% say climate change is happening, up from 64% in 2012. Most think humans significantly contribute to climate change, and 89% say Australia is experiencing impacts now. Australians want stronger leadership on climate solutions, with 61% wanting Australia to be a leader, up from 52% in 2012. Support for carbon pricing and renewable energy policies is also increasing.
- Climate change poses major health risks that disproportionately impact vulnerable communities. Factors like socioeconomic status and location determine levels of exposure and ability to adapt.
- Actions to mitigate and build resilience to climate change can have significant public health co-benefits, such as reduced air pollution and increased physical activity. However, some interventions may also cause unintended health harms or increase inequities if not implemented carefully.
- The health sector has an important role to play in advocating for climate policies and actions that maximize benefits and minimize burdens, particularly for vulnerable groups. A "health in all policies" approach that integrates climate, health, and equity is needed to address this pressing issue.
Behavioural Meetup: Perceptions of and behavioural responses to climate change.Poppy Mulvaney PhD
Our February Behavioural Meetup featured Prof. Lorraine Whitmarsh from the University of Cardiff:
Despite scientific consensus about the reality and severity of climate change, the public appears to show relatively little concern about the issue and to be taking few actions to tackle it. In this talk, we will discuss what influences public perceptions and how they may be shaped by communication. Recent survey and interview data, and findings from psychological experiments will be used to expose the strong ideological and social influences on public attitudes to climate change. Research will also be presented on low-carbon lifestyles, along with insights into fostering behaviour change, including new research to achieve behavioural ‘spillover’ (i.e., when changing one behaviour leads to further behavioural changes).
Behavioural Meetup: "Think global, act local? Public engagement with climate ...Prime Decision
Our spreaker for the February 2016 Behavioural Meetup in Bristol was Prof. Lorraine Whitemarsh from the University of Cardiff.
Despite scientific consensus about the reality and severity of climate change, the public appears to show relatively little concern about the issue and to be taking few actions to tackle it. In this talk, we will discuss what influences public perceptions and how they may be shaped by communication. Recent survey and interview data, and findings from psychological experiments will be used to expose the strong ideological and social influences on public attitudes to climate change. Research will also be presented on low-carbon lifestyles, along with insights into fostering behaviour change, including new research to achieve behavioural ‘spillover’ (i.e., when changing one behaviour leads to further behavioural changes).
The Global Climate Leadership Review is an annual report that evaluates countries' leadership on climate change issues. It finds that Australia ranks poorly compared to other developed countries in terms of its capacity for a low-carbon economy. While Australia's Clean Energy Future package is a step forward, the report recommends that Australia commit to stronger emissions reductions under a new Kyoto agreement and pursue trading partnerships with other countries to boost global climate ambition.
The document discusses various sources and effects of atmospheric pollution. It notes that diesel fuel from transportation and coal burning power plants emit pollutants like carbon dioxide and particulate matter that negatively impact human health. Manufacturing is also a major contributor to air pollution. The pollution causes issues like asthma and lung cancer. The document argues that increased air pollution will decrease quality of life and increase disease rates unless stronger efforts are made to transition to renewable energy and reduce emissions from industry, transportation, and human activities.
COVID-19 & CLIMATE
If one waits until it’s serious, it’s too late.
Mother Nature has the whole world in her hands.
Need Science to understand, diagnose, and predict
Global problem: National boundaries do not matter
Need United Nations (World Health Organization) for collective action
COVID-19 is reducing climate change.
Reduction of fossil fuel burning is:
1. Clearing our atmosphere &
2. 17% in CO2 reduction is slowing global warming.
TIMESCALE AFTER DRASTIC ACTION.
COVID-19: Months for results.
CLIMATE CHANGE REDUCTIONS:
NO2: Cleaner Air In Months
CO2: Many Decades to Reduce:
Sea Level Rise
Heat Waves
Forest Fires,
Hurricane Intensity
CONCLUSION:
Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in 10 years.
“A stitch in time saves nine.”
Small Modular Nuclear Reactors for carbon free electricity, 24/7.
MIT Study. A nuclear buildup could completely decarbonize the electric power structure.
COOL CUMMUNITY SOLUTION
• Capitalistic Carbon Fee plus Dividend. www.CitizensClimateLobby.com
• The COVID-19 low price of oil will help. People used to higher oil prices.
Confront COVID-19 and Climate Change NowPaul H. Carr
COVID-19 & CLIMATE: BOTH GLOBAL, TEMPERATURE INCREASE
If we wait for a crisis, it’s too late:
Time after drastic action: COVID, months;
CLIMATE, century.
The COVID “stay in place” reduced greenhouse emissions up to 17%. Reduced population.
Non-US-Deficit Increasing solution: Carbon fee plus dividend for all.
What we can do: more vegetarian diet, less airline travel, more nuclear reactors
Humans are the main cause of climate change according to scientific evidence. Greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane, which are byproducts of human activities such as burning fossil fuels and agriculture, are the leading cause of changes in the climate. While more people now believe that climate change is occurring and human-caused, many do not see it as an immediate threat. Proposed solutions such as a carbon tax are controversial, as they may help reduce emissions but also negatively impact economies and lower-income families. Overall the document argues that humans play a significant role in driving climate change.
Humans are the main cause of climate change according to scientific evidence. The burning of fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere, trapping heat and increasing global temperatures. While many Americans believe that climate change is occurring, most do not see it as an immediate threat to their lives. Potential solutions to address climate change, like imposing a carbon tax, are heavily debated. Overall, the document argues that humans play a significant role in driving climate change through greenhouse gas emissions, though more action is needed to address this problem.
Notter D A, Meyer R, Althaus H-J (2013) The Western Lifestyle and Its Long Wa...morosini1952
ABSTRACT: Since Fukushima, few people still consider nuclear power as a safe technology. The explosion of Deepwater Horizon was yet another incident revealing the dangers involved in the hunt for fossil fuels. Despite the public attention and outrage at these events, neither the concept of environmental citizenship, nor the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change has prevailed in the struggle against environmental degradation. Economic growth offsets efficiency gains, while strategies for energy sufficiency are usually not seriously considered. Action toward a more sustainable society, for example, a 2000 W- and 1 ton CO2-society, must be taken by individuals but further incentives must be set. In order to provide individuals with detailed information about their mitigation options, we took the results from a survey of environmental behavior of 3369 Swiss Citizens, and combined them with life cycle assessment. Our results from this bottomup approach show a huge bandwidth of the ecological footprints among the individuals interviewed. We conclude that a continuous consumption of not more than 2000 W per person seems possible for the major part of the population in this society. However, it will be far more difficult not to exceed 1 ton CO2 per capita.
What can one person do about climate change? Kim Nicholas
The document discusses actions individuals can take to address climate change. It suggests three main actions: 1) cut one's own carbon footprint in half by reducing meat consumption, driving, and flying, 2) work with others in communities and organizations to cut carbon footprints in half, and 3) work for systemic change through actions like demanding policies from leaders, preventing new fossil fuel infrastructure, and participating in legal cases. The document emphasizes that significant emissions reductions are needed immediately to stabilize the climate.
This document discusses solar power and its benefits. It explains that solar power harnesses the sun's energy through photovoltaic devices or solar cells that convert sunlight directly into electricity. It also discusses solar thermal power plants, which generate electricity by using heat from the sun to create steam that powers turbines. The document provides details on how photovoltaic cells and solar thermal plants work to convert sunlight into a usable form of energy.
This document discusses evidence that burning fossil fuels causes global warming. It begins by explaining the formation of coal, petroleum, and natural gas from ancient organisms. It then provides details on the climate impacts of each fossil fuel when burned, with coal emitting the most CO2. Data is presented showing the rise in greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels between 1970 and 2010. The document examines arguments from climate change skeptics such as James Inhofe and Myron Ebell who question the role of human activity in global warming. It concludes that while fossil fuels drove industrial development, their dominance as an energy source has negative local and global environmental impacts.
Climate change is caused by greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide trapping heat in the atmosphere and warming the planet. There is a scientific consensus that human activity, like burning fossil fuels, is the leading cause of increased greenhouse gases and accelerated climate change. While some politicians disagree on the severity and causes of climate change, most countries are taking steps to transition to cleaner energy and reduce emissions. However, converting to 100% renewable energy would require massive financial investments and present technical challenges. Failing to adequately address climate change could have severe environmental and economic consequences around the world.
The document outlines solutions for Australia to address climate change, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions 60% by 2050, establishing an emissions trading scheme, and all Australians taking responsibility to use energy more wisely. It argues that decisive action is needed now to lower the risks of climate change, which is already occurring in Australia through rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and more extreme weather events. The solutions proposed aim to both lower emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change while also creating new business opportunities in clean energy.
Philosophy and climate change (The Philosophers' Corner-Sydney-Australia)Alec Gisbert
The document discusses the challenges of determining responsibility for addressing climate change. It notes that while industrialized nations have contributed most to increasing carbon emissions and warming the planet, the effects of climate change are being felt globally. This raises ethical questions around how responsibility should be allocated when impacts are collective yet emissions are unequal. The document explores options like industrialized countries providing economic support to address climate impacts, or resettling populations displaced by effects like rising sea levels.
22. TCI Climate of the Nation Flagship Report 2012Richard Plumpton
This document summarizes the findings of a report on Australian attitudes toward climate change in 2012. It was conducted through focus groups and surveys between April and May 2012, a time of highly politicized debate around climate change policies in Australia. The research found that Australians were uncertain about the science of climate change, unconvinced by carbon pricing solutions due to fears over rising costs of living, and had lost confidence in experts and governments on the issue. However, attitudes remained fluid and could still be influenced on both the reality and solutions regarding climate change.
This document discusses hope and inspiration for moving forward on climate change issues through community connections. It outlines concerns about climate change and encourages considering small actions individuals can take that fit their skills and interests, working with others, and finding joy in sustainable living. Potential actions are suggested for homes, transportation, food, population issues and more. Education is emphasized as key to addressing these challenges over the long term.
This document discusses the role of energy in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It states that the SDGs cannot be achieved without conservation and sustainable use of energy, as each goal requires energy. It then summarizes how access to affordable, reliable energy is essential for reducing poverty and hunger, improving health and education, achieving gender equality, ensuring access to water, supporting economic growth, enabling industrialization, promoting sustainable cities and communities, addressing climate change, and fostering global partnerships. The document emphasizes that sustainable energy development and cooperation between all nations is needed to achieve the energy-related targets of the SDGs and create a cleaner, more equitable world.
Are Australians climate dinosaurs? Climate of the Nation 2014, benchmarking Australian attitudes to climate change, finds that political leaders risk being stuck in the past as public attitudes on climate change and its solutions are on the rebound. In mid-2014, more Australians think that climate change is occurring and are concerned about impacts, present and future. There is a rebound in desire to see the nation lead on finding solutions and a strong expectation of government to address the climate challenge. Opposition to carbon pricing has continued to decline and there is a decline in the minority supporting repeal. For the first time more support carbon pricing than oppose it, even though there is lingering confusion around it. For more information, visit www.climateinstitute.org.au/climate-of-the-nation-2014.html
The Climate Institute has been conducting our annual Climate of the Nation attitudinal research since 2007. It is the longest continuous survey of community attitudes about climate change. We have charted the views of Australians about matters relating to climate change and energy policy, through the ups and downs of changing weather patterns, related natural disasters and the waxing and waning of the political landscape.
This presentation summarises this year's research, conducted by polling over 2,000 people across the country, as well as holding focus groups in Brisbane, Melbourne and Newcastle, which once again benchmarks the views of everyday Australians on these key issues. We compare and contrast them to the findings over these past years.
The Global Climate Leadership Review is an annual report that evaluates countries' leadership on climate change issues. It finds that Australia ranks poorly compared to other developed countries in terms of its capacity for a low-carbon economy. While Australia's Clean Energy Future package is a step forward, the report recommends that Australia commit to stronger emissions reductions under a new Kyoto agreement and pursue trading partnerships with other countries to boost global climate ambition.
The document discusses various sources and effects of atmospheric pollution. It notes that diesel fuel from transportation and coal burning power plants emit pollutants like carbon dioxide and particulate matter that negatively impact human health. Manufacturing is also a major contributor to air pollution. The pollution causes issues like asthma and lung cancer. The document argues that increased air pollution will decrease quality of life and increase disease rates unless stronger efforts are made to transition to renewable energy and reduce emissions from industry, transportation, and human activities.
COVID-19 & CLIMATE
If one waits until it’s serious, it’s too late.
Mother Nature has the whole world in her hands.
Need Science to understand, diagnose, and predict
Global problem: National boundaries do not matter
Need United Nations (World Health Organization) for collective action
COVID-19 is reducing climate change.
Reduction of fossil fuel burning is:
1. Clearing our atmosphere &
2. 17% in CO2 reduction is slowing global warming.
TIMESCALE AFTER DRASTIC ACTION.
COVID-19: Months for results.
CLIMATE CHANGE REDUCTIONS:
NO2: Cleaner Air In Months
CO2: Many Decades to Reduce:
Sea Level Rise
Heat Waves
Forest Fires,
Hurricane Intensity
CONCLUSION:
Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in 10 years.
“A stitch in time saves nine.”
Small Modular Nuclear Reactors for carbon free electricity, 24/7.
MIT Study. A nuclear buildup could completely decarbonize the electric power structure.
COOL CUMMUNITY SOLUTION
• Capitalistic Carbon Fee plus Dividend. www.CitizensClimateLobby.com
• The COVID-19 low price of oil will help. People used to higher oil prices.
Confront COVID-19 and Climate Change NowPaul H. Carr
COVID-19 & CLIMATE: BOTH GLOBAL, TEMPERATURE INCREASE
If we wait for a crisis, it’s too late:
Time after drastic action: COVID, months;
CLIMATE, century.
The COVID “stay in place” reduced greenhouse emissions up to 17%. Reduced population.
Non-US-Deficit Increasing solution: Carbon fee plus dividend for all.
What we can do: more vegetarian diet, less airline travel, more nuclear reactors
Humans are the main cause of climate change according to scientific evidence. Greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane, which are byproducts of human activities such as burning fossil fuels and agriculture, are the leading cause of changes in the climate. While more people now believe that climate change is occurring and human-caused, many do not see it as an immediate threat. Proposed solutions such as a carbon tax are controversial, as they may help reduce emissions but also negatively impact economies and lower-income families. Overall the document argues that humans play a significant role in driving climate change.
Humans are the main cause of climate change according to scientific evidence. The burning of fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere, trapping heat and increasing global temperatures. While many Americans believe that climate change is occurring, most do not see it as an immediate threat to their lives. Potential solutions to address climate change, like imposing a carbon tax, are heavily debated. Overall, the document argues that humans play a significant role in driving climate change through greenhouse gas emissions, though more action is needed to address this problem.
Notter D A, Meyer R, Althaus H-J (2013) The Western Lifestyle and Its Long Wa...morosini1952
ABSTRACT: Since Fukushima, few people still consider nuclear power as a safe technology. The explosion of Deepwater Horizon was yet another incident revealing the dangers involved in the hunt for fossil fuels. Despite the public attention and outrage at these events, neither the concept of environmental citizenship, nor the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change has prevailed in the struggle against environmental degradation. Economic growth offsets efficiency gains, while strategies for energy sufficiency are usually not seriously considered. Action toward a more sustainable society, for example, a 2000 W- and 1 ton CO2-society, must be taken by individuals but further incentives must be set. In order to provide individuals with detailed information about their mitigation options, we took the results from a survey of environmental behavior of 3369 Swiss Citizens, and combined them with life cycle assessment. Our results from this bottomup approach show a huge bandwidth of the ecological footprints among the individuals interviewed. We conclude that a continuous consumption of not more than 2000 W per person seems possible for the major part of the population in this society. However, it will be far more difficult not to exceed 1 ton CO2 per capita.
What can one person do about climate change? Kim Nicholas
The document discusses actions individuals can take to address climate change. It suggests three main actions: 1) cut one's own carbon footprint in half by reducing meat consumption, driving, and flying, 2) work with others in communities and organizations to cut carbon footprints in half, and 3) work for systemic change through actions like demanding policies from leaders, preventing new fossil fuel infrastructure, and participating in legal cases. The document emphasizes that significant emissions reductions are needed immediately to stabilize the climate.
This document discusses solar power and its benefits. It explains that solar power harnesses the sun's energy through photovoltaic devices or solar cells that convert sunlight directly into electricity. It also discusses solar thermal power plants, which generate electricity by using heat from the sun to create steam that powers turbines. The document provides details on how photovoltaic cells and solar thermal plants work to convert sunlight into a usable form of energy.
This document discusses evidence that burning fossil fuels causes global warming. It begins by explaining the formation of coal, petroleum, and natural gas from ancient organisms. It then provides details on the climate impacts of each fossil fuel when burned, with coal emitting the most CO2. Data is presented showing the rise in greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels between 1970 and 2010. The document examines arguments from climate change skeptics such as James Inhofe and Myron Ebell who question the role of human activity in global warming. It concludes that while fossil fuels drove industrial development, their dominance as an energy source has negative local and global environmental impacts.
Climate change is caused by greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide trapping heat in the atmosphere and warming the planet. There is a scientific consensus that human activity, like burning fossil fuels, is the leading cause of increased greenhouse gases and accelerated climate change. While some politicians disagree on the severity and causes of climate change, most countries are taking steps to transition to cleaner energy and reduce emissions. However, converting to 100% renewable energy would require massive financial investments and present technical challenges. Failing to adequately address climate change could have severe environmental and economic consequences around the world.
The document outlines solutions for Australia to address climate change, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions 60% by 2050, establishing an emissions trading scheme, and all Australians taking responsibility to use energy more wisely. It argues that decisive action is needed now to lower the risks of climate change, which is already occurring in Australia through rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and more extreme weather events. The solutions proposed aim to both lower emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change while also creating new business opportunities in clean energy.
Philosophy and climate change (The Philosophers' Corner-Sydney-Australia)Alec Gisbert
The document discusses the challenges of determining responsibility for addressing climate change. It notes that while industrialized nations have contributed most to increasing carbon emissions and warming the planet, the effects of climate change are being felt globally. This raises ethical questions around how responsibility should be allocated when impacts are collective yet emissions are unequal. The document explores options like industrialized countries providing economic support to address climate impacts, or resettling populations displaced by effects like rising sea levels.
22. TCI Climate of the Nation Flagship Report 2012Richard Plumpton
This document summarizes the findings of a report on Australian attitudes toward climate change in 2012. It was conducted through focus groups and surveys between April and May 2012, a time of highly politicized debate around climate change policies in Australia. The research found that Australians were uncertain about the science of climate change, unconvinced by carbon pricing solutions due to fears over rising costs of living, and had lost confidence in experts and governments on the issue. However, attitudes remained fluid and could still be influenced on both the reality and solutions regarding climate change.
This document discusses hope and inspiration for moving forward on climate change issues through community connections. It outlines concerns about climate change and encourages considering small actions individuals can take that fit their skills and interests, working with others, and finding joy in sustainable living. Potential actions are suggested for homes, transportation, food, population issues and more. Education is emphasized as key to addressing these challenges over the long term.
This document discusses the role of energy in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It states that the SDGs cannot be achieved without conservation and sustainable use of energy, as each goal requires energy. It then summarizes how access to affordable, reliable energy is essential for reducing poverty and hunger, improving health and education, achieving gender equality, ensuring access to water, supporting economic growth, enabling industrialization, promoting sustainable cities and communities, addressing climate change, and fostering global partnerships. The document emphasizes that sustainable energy development and cooperation between all nations is needed to achieve the energy-related targets of the SDGs and create a cleaner, more equitable world.
Are Australians climate dinosaurs? Climate of the Nation 2014, benchmarking Australian attitudes to climate change, finds that political leaders risk being stuck in the past as public attitudes on climate change and its solutions are on the rebound. In mid-2014, more Australians think that climate change is occurring and are concerned about impacts, present and future. There is a rebound in desire to see the nation lead on finding solutions and a strong expectation of government to address the climate challenge. Opposition to carbon pricing has continued to decline and there is a decline in the minority supporting repeal. For the first time more support carbon pricing than oppose it, even though there is lingering confusion around it. For more information, visit www.climateinstitute.org.au/climate-of-the-nation-2014.html
The Climate Institute has been conducting our annual Climate of the Nation attitudinal research since 2007. It is the longest continuous survey of community attitudes about climate change. We have charted the views of Australians about matters relating to climate change and energy policy, through the ups and downs of changing weather patterns, related natural disasters and the waxing and waning of the political landscape.
This presentation summarises this year's research, conducted by polling over 2,000 people across the country, as well as holding focus groups in Brisbane, Melbourne and Newcastle, which once again benchmarks the views of everyday Australians on these key issues. We compare and contrast them to the findings over these past years.
Since 2007, The Climate Institute has produced Climate of the Nation research capturing the nation's pulse on attitudes to climate change. This year's results show an increasing awareness and concern about the impacts of climate change and the country’s future energy mix amid the intensifying political debate.
More Australians trust the science that says climate change is caused by human activities.
The findings provide a critical opportunity for the Abbott government to better reflect public sentiment on climate change in its upcoming announcement on Australia’s post-2020 carbon pollution reduction target. More think that "the Abbott government should take climate change more seriously” and there is a strong expectation for government to regulate carbon pollution, move to phase out aging coal power stations, and invest in renewable energy.
BUILDING HOPE
Positive Psychology, a new branch of psychology focused on the empirical study of such things as positive emotions, strengths-based character, and healthy institutions. This emerging field offers guidance on how to feel more satisfied and engaged with life, regardless of one’s circumstances. Nineteen different scientifically-validated questionnaires on everything from love, compassion, grit and gratitude are building a robust body of data about what makes people happy and resilient.
What is hope? Hope is:
• a belief in a positive outcome related to events and circumstances in one's life
• A feeling that what you want is achievable and that events will turn out for the best.
Happiness, on the other hand, is a state of mind or feeling characterized by contentment, love, satisfaction, pleasure, or joy. Hope is about the future and happiness is about the present. You could say that people aspire to want hope and have happiness. To put it another way, hope is a means to having happiness.
What do the public think about climate change?leobarasi
The document analyzes public opinion surveys on climate change in the UK from 2009-2014. It finds that around 56-57% of the public believes that climate change is real and man-made, while agreement with the scientific consensus has remained stable over the past 5 years. However, climate change is rarely identified as a top priority issue except during extreme weather events like flooding. While renewable energy sources remain popular, opposition to fracking will depend on real-world experiences with the technology.
While climate change is established scientifically, skepticism remains due to economic concerns and intentional efforts to discredit climate scientists. Economic issues are the primary reason for skepticism as transitioning away from fossil fuels could harm industries and livelihoods. Governments and groups intentionally aim to undermine the credibility of climate science and the IPCC to protect economic interests reliant on fossil fuels. As long as fossil fuels remain more economically viable than alternatives, it will be difficult to convince skeptics without a public consensus on the reality and impacts of climate change.
Here is an example of an argument:
Premise 1: All humans need oxygen to survive.
Premise 2: John is a human.
Conclusion: John needs oxygen to survive.
This is a deductive argument. The premises provide unequivocal support for the conclusion. If the premises are true, the conclusion must necessarily be true as well.
Another example:
Premise 1: The sky looks grey and cloudy.
Premise 2: Grey, cloudy skies often mean rain.
Conclusion: It will likely rain today.
This is an inductive argument. The premises provide probabilistic, rather than certain, support for the conclusion. Even if the premises are true
TennisonJ_Interdisciplinary Research Paper_Climate Change 13 Mar 16 (Autosaved)Jonathan Tennison
This paper explores climate change from an interdisciplinary perspective using political science, natural science, and economics. While politicians often deny climate change due to funding from fossil fuel industries, the natural science evidence for human-caused climate change is overwhelming. Economics is driving the transition to renewable energy as major banks invest in green technology. An integrated approach is needed to balance economic and social concerns with mitigating climate change.
The document summarizes a study analyzing comments from an APEGA climate change survey. The study identified 5 framings that members fell into regarding causes and solutions to climate change. While members disagreed on causes, 99.4% agreed climate change is real. The study suggests professionals focus on risk management solutions instead of debating causes, in order to make progress on mitigating climate change impacts.
This document discusses consumer attitudes towards climate change in the UK from 1997-2010 based on survey data from Ipsos MORI. Some key findings include:
- Concern about climate change among the British public has remained high over time, with around 40-50% expressing concern in various surveys between 2005-2010.
- However, there is also uncertainty expressed by many regarding the science and impacts of climate change. Around half the public also expresses some level of skepticism that politicians' emphasis on climate change is motivated more by a desire to distract from other issues or raise taxes.
- Behavioral changes to address climate change have been slow to take hold among the British public. Many express support for actions but
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“In mid 2013, we find that two-thirds of Australians think that climate change is
occurring and almost all of them believe that it is impacting Australia
now…People are genuinely worried about the cost impacts of extreme weather
and climate change.”
John Connor
CEO, The Climate Institute
Climate of the Nation 2013
This presentation summarises The Climate Institute’s report, Climate of the Nation 2013, which benchmarks public
attitudes on climate change. The report draws on qualitative (focus groups) research and nationally representative
quantitative (poll) research conducted in early June 2013.
Images: Michael Hall, Creative Fellow
of The Climate Institute
July 2013
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Background
Since 2007, The Climate Institute has conducted comprehensive research into Australian attitudes to
climate change and related policies, published via its Climate of the Nation reports.
This year’s report builds off a quantitative poll conducted in early June and rolling qualitative research
between September 2012 and May 2013. The 2012 research was conducted in the heat of the toxic
debate leading up to the introduction of the carbon laws and serves to benchmark current views.
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Key Findings
87% of people who think that
climate change is occurring believe that
Australia is feeling the impacts of climate
change today.
87% of people place solar energy in
their top three choices for energy
sources; 67% have wind in their top
three.
71% agree that tackling
climate change creates new jobs
and investment in clean energy
66% of people think that climate change is occurring.
58% of people think Australia
should be a leader in finding solutions
to climate change; up 6% from 2012
43% think that now that
carbon pricing has been
introduced, it should be given a
chance to work for at least a few
years.
26% think Labor has an effective
climate plan; 19% think the Coalition does.
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• Two-thirds of Australians think that climate change is occurring and almost all of them believe that
it is impacting Australia now.
• People are genuinely worried about the cost impacts of extreme weather and climate change on
everyday concerns such as crop production and food supply, insurance premiums, water
shortages and climate refugees.
• Climate change is not perceived as a major issue in this election, but it is also clear that there is
no basis from which to call the election a “referendum on the carbon tax”.
• Only around a third of Australians think that the carbon laws should be repealed and more
oppose a double dissolution to get rid of them than support one. In fact the “carbon tax” itself is
not a major reason for supporting a Coalition vote. “Economic mismanagement”, “lies and
incompetence” and the “carbon tax lie” are cited as far stronger reasons.
• Opposition to carbon pricing is dropping. While support remains soft, it strengthens significantly
when the policy is explained.
• A year into the laws, there is evidence that Australians do not believe that carbon pricing has
been as financially detrimental as they anticipated. This holds true at both the household and
national level.
• More people want to give carbon pricing a go than get rid of it.
Key Findings
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• More Australians want greater action and leadership than in recent years.
• More people than in recent years agree that Australia should be a world leader in finding solutions
to climate change is significantly higher, and in fact higher than in April 2010, immediately prior to
the deferral of emissions trading legislation.
• Despite the toxic politics, 60 per cent still think the Federal Government should be playing a
leading role. Only 6-8 per cent of Australians believe that local, state or federal government should
take no action.
• Strong majorities recognise that doing nothing on climate change will increase the risks and that
there are economic opportunities in acting in areas like renewable energy.
Significantly, appreciation of the economic benefits and jobs associated with a strong renewable
energy industry is not contingent on acceptance of climate change, or even that humans are
responsible for it.
• Despite some attacks on renewable energy, wind in particular, there is overwhelming support for
renewables. That enthusiasm is high across Labor, Green and Coalition voters.
• Support this year is even stronger for wind and solar as preferred energy sources. Support for
both nuclear and coal has declined, while Australians remain divided over gas.
• Results from the focus groups and national poll behind Climate of the Nation 2013 indicate a clear
acceptance that climate change is happening and that humans are contributing to it. Twice as
many trust the science than don’t.
Key Findings
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The majority of Australians remain concerned about climate change, although it
is not a top priority for voters this election year.
Attitudes to climate change
The key issues Australians want their government to focus on in mid-2013 are addressing the high
cost of living (69%) and the economy and jobs (62%). Climate change was on the list back in 2007.
While climate change isn’t a key issue, the majority of Australians (53%) continue to be concerned
about climate change.
• Women are more concerned about climate change than men (56% vs. 50%).
• Concern drops with age. While 55% of Australians aged 18-34 are concerned, that proportion
drops to 53% among those 35-54 years of age and 51% among those 55 and older.
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What’s your top priority?
This graphic is made up of priority
topics as listed by participants in
focus groups for Climate of the Nation
2013 research, held in metropolitan
Brisbane and Western Sydney in late
May. The size of the words indicates
how frequently they were mentioned.
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A large majority believe that climate change is occurring, caused at least in part
by man, and most think the impact is already being felt in Australia
Attitudes to climate change
A majority of Australians (66%, up 2 points since 2012) continue to believe that climate change is
occurring. Only 15% (down 2 points) deny it.
Among those who believe climate change is occurring, 87% believe that Australia is feeling the
impacts of climate change.
Of those who believe climate change is occurring, 87% think that humans are complicit.
• 18-34 year olds are more likely to believe that humans are the main cause (38% vs. 33% among
35-54 year olds and 26% among 55+ year olds)
• Green voters (55%) are most likely to think humans are at least in part to blame, followed by
Labor voters (38%), and Coalition voters (24%).
The majority (57%) of Australians think that climate change poses a serious threat to our way of life
over the coming decades. This concern rises to 63% among 18-34 year olds.
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Australians are confused about the science of climate change
Attitudes to climate change
A majority (60%) agree there are too many conflicting opinions for the public to be sure about claims
made around climate change; only 18% disagree.
Trust rust in the science behind climate change remains relatively low, with less than 1 in 2 (46%)
Australians reporting that they trust the science.
Some 39% of Australians believe that the seriousness of climate change is exaggerated.
• Men are more likely to believe it is exaggerated (45%) than women (35%).
• Older Australians aged 55+ are more likely to believe it is exaggerated (45%) than 18-34 year
olds (34%).
• 56% of Coalition voters believe climate change is exaggerated.
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Concerns
What concerns us most about climate change?
Climate change is no longer considered a future issue. A majority of Australians feel
that climate change is impacting their nation already.
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Addressing climate change
Solar, wind and hydro are Australian’s most preferred energy sources.
Australians overwhelmingly support renewable
energy both in terms of emission reduction and in
ideal energy mix.
87% prefer solar energy.
• Views on solar are divergent among sexes. It is
the most preferred energy source among
women, 93% of who ranked it as top choice
compared to 80% of men.
Wind energy is second preferred.
• Again views differentiated among the sexes with
women being bigger supporters. 73% of women
ranked wind as their second preferred energy
source, compared to 60% of men.
• Despite vigorous campaigns against wind in
some of the regions, wind is in fact more popular
in regional areas (70%) than in cities (65%).
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71%
of people see new jobs
and investment in clean
energy resulting from
Australia acting on
climate change.
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Addressing climate change
Addressing climate change via renewable energy is seen as a win-win for
Australia’s own energy usage and its economic well-being.
The top three policies ranked as “most effective” in addressing climate change are:
increasing the proportion of renewables into Australia’s energy mix; increasing energy
efficiency of industry; and increasing energy efficiency of households.
63% think that responding to climate change presents a unique economic opportunity for
Australia in the development and sale of renewable energy technology.
71% think that tackling climate change creates opportunities for new jobs and investment
and renewable energy.
Just under a third (29%) of Australians think Australia’s renewable energy target (RET) is
just right. But more (40%) think that it should be higher.
• Young people are the most supportive (43%) of a higher RET, with the proportion of
support dropping to 41% among those aged 35-54, and 35% among Australians over
55 years of age.
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Addressing climate change
Views on carbon pricing
+ While support for carbon
pricing is not
strong, opposition has
diminished significantly.
There is a willingness to
give carbon pricing a go.
+ The proportion of
Australians who strongly
disagree with the
statement “I support the
carbon pricing laws” has
dropped to 20 per
cent, down from 30 per
cent in 2012, but only 28
per cent agree with the
statement.
+ Support improves if carbon pricing is explained. A majority (51
per cent) “would support carbon pricing if all the money raised
goes to support low and middle income households and
Australian businesses and renewable energy investment.”
+ Today, despite the toxic politics, more Australians think that
having carbon pricing is better than not taking action (42 per
cent), compared to those (26 per cent) who disagree.
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Addressing climate change
Views on carbon pricing
+ Only a third (37 per cent) of Australians believe that
the Coalition should repeal carbon pricing if it is
elected to government at the next Federal election.
That is down from 48 per cent in an Ipsos poll of late
May 2012.
+ There is no mandate for a double dissolution if the
Coalition fails to get the carbon laws
abolished, with considerably more people against
a double dissolution election (43 per cent) than for
one (34 per cent).
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Business views
“A carbon price with cost effective complementary measures is critical to reducing
Australia‟s emissions.”
AECOM National Business Survey
+ Business views are even more entrenched in favour of a
carbon price than those of the general public.
+ A national survey covering a broad range of
sectors, including liable entities, found that 99 per cent of
respondents agreed that Australia should aim to reduce its
carbon emissions, with 87 per cent saying they strongly
agreed.
+ When asked whether they supported a price-based
mechanism to reduce carbon emissions, 65 per cent of
respondents indicated support for an emissions trading
scheme with a floating price, while a carbon tax with a
fixed price was supported by 29 per cent.
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Voice of the people
GRANT IRVING, BYRON BAY
What are your views on the
carbon tax?
I like the carbon tax because I
think it’s gonna have to keep
them … responsible for what
they do. And if the carbon tax is
gonna stop them from making
stuff [that pollutes], then that’s
good.
SIOBHAN JAMISON, SYDNEY
What are your views on the
carbon tax?
I really don’t know that much
about it … They are giving us
small options to say that they are
doing something, but they are
really not doing enough with how
much climate change is
happening. So they need to do
more.
GARY DUNN, URALLA
What are your views on the
carbon tax?
I think there are other ways to
tax. The carbon tax hasn’t
helped at all.
In June, photographer Michael Hall
asked people around Sydney and
rural NSW what they think about the
„carbon tax‟. Here is what they said.
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Responsibility
The federal government and international alliances such as the UN are identified as
the groups most responsible for leading on climate action. Both groups, but
especially the Federal government, are expected to inspire others to take action.
Nearly two-thirds (60%) of Australians think that the Federal Government should be taking a leading
role in taking action on climate change.
Half (51%) think that global alliances and groups such as the United Nations should be responsible for
leadership on climate action.
Only 6% of Australians thought that the Federal government should not take action, and only 7%t
thought that there is no leadership role for international alliances.
In focus groups, participants identify a global, legally binding effort as the only way in which climate
change will ever truly be addressed.
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Leadership
Australians have a bigger appetite for their nation to
be a leader on finding solutions to climate change
than in previous years. 58% share this view this
year, up 6 points form last year and on the up swing
for the first time since 2008.
Last year, 37% of people felt Australia shouldn’t act
until other large emitters like China or the US do.
This year ambition is stronger, with only 28% of
people feeling that Australia shouldn’t act until
others do.
Nearly half of Australians (46%) agree that a 25%
reduction on Australia’s 2000 greenhouse emissions
by 2020 is achievable and affordable. That’s up from
a third (33%) last year.
62% think that ignoring climate change is simply not
an answer anymore.
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Doing my bit
• Australians look to governments and business for
leadership on climate change but they also believe that
the response to climate change starts at home.
• Australians feel a personal responsibility - “doing my
bit” - when it comes to contributing to climate change
action. 65% believe that individuals can contribute to
addressing climate change.
• In terms of the most effective personal
actions, Australians rank planting trees and insulating
their homes as the most effective. These actions were
followed in popularity by installing solar panels and
recycling.
Putting the ‘I’ in climate change
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Voice of the people
GRANT IRVING, BYRON BAY
What causes climate change?
Humans.
What would you do if you had the
power to mitigate climate change?
Stop creating plastics.
SIOBHAN JAMISON, SYDNEY
What causes climate change?
It’s an issue namely because of
society’s way of using things and
putting them away…all that stuff
going to waste…so I think it’s
us to blame.
What would you do if you had
the power to mitigate climate
change?
If I were in charge I’d have more
changes, like better public
transport and those kinds of
things. More recycling. Less
products using plastic, get rid of
it … keep it all nice and clean.
GARY DUNN, URALLA
What causes climate change?
A combination of
deforestation, probably a fair bit.
But it has to do a lot with the
burning of coal and other fuels.
What would you do if you had
the power to mitigate climate
change?
We need the whole world to
cooperate. We can’t have China
building coal power stations and
everything and sending Australia
broke and closing everything
down, because we can’t burn
any fuels here. So we have to
get everyone worldwide to
comply.
In June, photographer Michael Hall
asked people around Sydney and rural
NSW what they think about climate
change and how they would address the
problem. Here is what they said.
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What portion
of climate
change is due
to human
activity?
In mid-June, we asked some 40 people around Sydney whether they thought that humans were
contributing to climate change. These were their responses. Videos documenting their views in full can
be viewed at vimeo.com/TheClimateInstitute
Vox
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