European Public Concern Over Climate Change Rises Amidst Record Heatwaves, Survey Reveals
A multi-country poll conducted by Mandate Research in August during a period of intense heatwaves revealed a significant increase in public concern over climate change across Europe, as well as in the U.S. and Great Britain. Well over half of respondents in each surveyed country expressed worry about climate change, with particularly high levels in France (80%), Italy (81%), and an astonishing 91% in Hungary. The survey indicated that the number of people prioritizing climate as a top issue has increased in the past year in every country except Sweden. This renewed attention to climate change follows a period where its importance had been declining, overshadowed by the pandemic, inflation, and global conflicts. Despite this heightened concern, the survey also found that a majority in several European countries believe pro-environmental policies have left ordinary people worse off.
