Just 1 in 3 Conservative voters believe man-made climate change is real
Just 1 in 3 Conservative voters believe man-made climate change is real Cult MTL
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Study Reveals Conservative Party Voters’ Beliefs on Climate Change
A recent study conducted by the Angus Reid Institute has shed light on the beliefs of Conservative Party of Canada voters regarding climate change. The study found that only 33% of Conservative voters acknowledge that man-made climate change is real and believe that climate change is a fact mostly caused by human activities.
Contrasting Views Among Political Parties
The study revealed a significant difference in beliefs among supporters of different political parties. While 89% of Liberal voters, 90% of NDP voters, 78% of Bloc Québécois voters, and 77% of Green Party voters believe that climate change is mostly caused by human activities, only 33% of Conservative voters share this belief.
On the other hand, 49% of Conservative Party voters attribute climate change to “natural changes and cycles,” while 13% outright deny that climate change is happening at all.
Overall Canadian Perspective
Across Canada, 62% of Canadians believe that climate change is a fact and is mostly caused by human activities.
Education and Climate Change Denial
The study also found a correlation between education level and beliefs about climate change. Among high school graduates, 54% acknowledge that climate change is mostly caused by human activities. In contrast, 78% of university graduates hold the same belief. This suggests that denial of climate change decreases with higher education.
The Angus Reid Institute conducted an online survey from March 20 to 22, 2024 among a representative randomized sample of 1,602 Canadian adults who are members of Angus Reid Forum.
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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 13: Climate Action | Target 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters | Indicator not mentioned in the article |
| SDG 13: Climate Action | Target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning | Indicator not mentioned in the article |
| SDG 13: Climate Action | Target 13.3: Improve education, awareness-raising, and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction, and early warning | Indicator not mentioned in the article |
| SDG 4: Quality Education | Target 4.7: By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including among others through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship, and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development | Indicator not mentioned in the article |
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 4: Quality Education
The article discusses the issue of climate change denial among Conservative Party voters in Canada. This connects to SDG 13, which focuses on climate action. Additionally, the article mentions that denial of climate change decreases with education, indicating a connection to SDG 4, which aims to ensure quality education for all.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- Target 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters
- Target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning
- Target 13.3: Improve education, awareness-raising, and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction, and early warning
- Target 4.7: By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including among others through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles
The article highlights the need to address climate change denial and improve education on climate change. These align with the targets mentioned above under SDGs 13 and 4.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
No specific indicators are mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets.
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