How much do Brits want to see action on climate change?

Jessica Shankleman
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The government's latest poll reveal many people are keen to see governments sign a global deal on carbon emissions next year

Survey prepared on behalf of Hubbub and the Department of Energy and Climate Change by Populus Data Solutions. Sample size: 2011.

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