Australians overwhelmingly agree climate emergency is nation's No 1 threat
by Katharine Murphy Political editor from on (#4EP3M)
Lowy poll showing two-thirds of people say global warming is serious problem comes as shock UN report finds 1 million species at risk of extinction
New polling from a respected foreign policy thinktank underscores the point that 2019 is the climate change election, with a majority of Australians saying global warming is a critical threat.
The poll undertaken for Lowy says 64% of adults rank climate change number one on a list of 12 threats to Australia's national interests, up six points from last year's survey and a jump of 18 points since 2014.
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