In 2019, nearly one half of Russians named environmental pollution the most dangerous global threat to humanity in the 21st century. Furthermore, 34 percent were concerned about climate change and global warming. In the same year, nearly 41 percent of Russians considered climate change a real threat that they feared. International peace and security threats, such as international terrorism and armed conflicts and wars, ranked second and third, respectively.
In your opinion, which of the following global threats to humanity in the 21st century are the most dangerous?
Characteristic
Share of respondents
Environmental pollution
48%
International terrorism
42%
Armed conflicts, wars
37%
Climate change, global warming
34%
Man-caused technological catastrophes and accidents
31%
Nuclear arms spread and threat from its use
25%
Global economic crisis
25%
Mass epidemics, new unknown diseases
24%
Cyber crime, hackers' attacks, data leaks
18%
Lack of food and fresh water
16%
Overpopulation and mass migrations
15%
Reduction of energy resources
12%
Increasing gap between developed and developing countries
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Levada Center. (January 23, 2020). In your opinion, which of the following global threats to humanity in the 21st century are the most dangerous? [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1090315/most-dangerous-global-threats-survey-russia/
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