According to a survey conducted on a bimonthly basis throughout the United Kingdom, confidence in the government's response against climate change has improved in recent months. As of November 2024, around a quarter of respondents stated that the UK Government is doing and spending too much to try and reduce carbon emissions. On the contrary, 39 percent agreed that the government is not doing enough to reduce emissions.
Confidence level regarding government action against climate change in the United Kingdom from October 2022 to November 2024
Characteristic
Are doing and spending too much to try and reduce carbon emissions
Are not doing or spending enough to try and reduce carbon emissions
The question was phrased by the source as follows: "Generally speaking, do you think the government is doing and spending too much to try and reduce carbon emissions, not doing or spending enough to reduce carbon emissions, or are they getting the balance about right?'
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