There is a fairly widespread acknowledgement among Canadians that climate change and environmental conditions are the result of human activities, particularly industrial activities and emissions. However, one in five Canadians believe that climate change is beyond our control. In 2020, this view was held by more than a quarter of 35-44 year olds, but by only 11 percent of 18-24 year olds.
Share of people who think climate change is beyond human control in Canada in 2020, by age group
The question was phrased by the source as follows: "Pour autant que vous le sachiez, pensez-vous que nous puissions faire quelque chose pour arrêter ou ralentir le changement climatique ou pensez-vous que le changement climatique est hors de notre contrôle ?"
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ACS. (November 26, 2020). Share of people who think climate change is beyond human control in Canada in 2020, by age group [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 05, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1249999/canadians-believing-climate-change-beyond-human-control-age/
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