Do Australians really care about climate change?

An annual climate action survey has revealed public concern over the Great Barrier Reef and nuclear power but Australians affected by the cost-of-living crisis seem less enthusiastic about radical climate change action.

Public fears grow over climate change

Two in three Australians are concerned about climate change’s long-term impact, significantly higher than two years ago according to a new Ipsos Climate Change Report. The Australians polled want action on renewable energy; and believe climate change is already causing more bushfires, storms and floods.