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Only 15 Percent of Australians Believe Climate Change Is an ‘Extremely Serious Problem’: Survey

4,030 Australian adults were surveyed as part of the Griffith University study.
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Only 15 Percent of Australians Believe Climate Change Is an ‘Extremely Serious Problem’: Survey
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Monica O’Shea
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A climate action survey has revealed only 15 percent of Australians see climate change as an “extremely serious” problem.

Griffith University researchers interviewed 4,030 adults in 2022 and published the study (pdf) in September 2023.
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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