Climate crisis affects how majority will vote in UK election – poll
by Damian Carrington Environment editor from on (#4TD13)
Survey also finds two-thirds of people agree climate is biggest issue facing humankind
A majority of people in the UK say the climate crisis will influence how they vote in the looming general election, according to an opinion poll, with younger voters feeling particularly strongly about the issue.
Almost two-thirds of people agreed the climate emergency was the biggest issue facing humankind, with 7% disagreeing. The poll also asked if "fossil fuel companies, whose products contribute directly to climate change, should help pay for the tens of billions in damages from extreme weather events?" Two-thirds of people agreed, with 12% opposed.
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