Poll: More people in the UK are concerned about climate change than ever before

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Poll: More people in the UK are concerned about climate change than ever before

New polling reveals that record numbers of people in the UK are concerned about climate change and nine out of 10 are aware of the goal to deliver net zero emissions

The British public is more concerned about climate change than ever, according to new data published today by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The latest Public Attitudes...

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