Canadians want urgent climate action, but cost of living stands in the way: poll

Canadians want urgent climate action, but cost of living stands in the way: poll  

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September 1, 2023

Dr. Kai Chan (Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability; Institute for Oceans and Fisheries) commented on a poll about climate change action. 

Dr. Chan said attitudes about climate change have only become more entrenched over time as people find “in-crowds” who support their beliefs. “Those dynamics can be really strong and they can really prevent even personal experience from connecting to facts, to connecting to arguments,” he said.

Read the full article at Global News