Rising numbers of Americans believe climate science, poll shows

Level of belief has increased seven percentage points in the past six months as climate change brings weather events closer to home

Around 70% of Americans believe in the science behind global warming - the highest level of acceptance in the US since 2008 - according to a new survey.

The level of belief has increased seven percentage points in the past six months, the polling by the University of Michigan and Muhlenberg College shows.