64% believe that the tragedy in RS is linked to climate change
Quaest research released this Thursday (9) points out that 64% of those interviewed believe that the floods in Rio Grande do Sul linked to climate change. For 30%climate change is linked “in parts”, 5% “a little” and 1% they state that “there is no connection whatsoever”.
- Yes, totally: 64%
- Yes, in parts: 30%
- Yes a little: 5%
- There is no connection: 1%
The survey commissioned by Genial Investimentos interviewed 2,045 people, in 120 municipalities, between the 2nd and 6th of May. The margin of error is plus or minus 2.2 percentage points.
“Climate change is a topic of debate. The research shows a slightly more hopeful scenario on this topic so that the government can find a space for national unity around this, which seems to be a topic that is here to stay”, explained Felipe Nunes, director of Quaest.
The survey also asked whether the city where respondents live had suffered any environmental disasters in recent years.
- Extreme heat: 78% said “yes” and 22% said “no”
- Flood or flood: 44% said “yes” and 56% said “no”
- Landslide: 36% said “yes” and 64% said “no”
For 96%natural phenomena have increased in intensity in recent years, 4% disagree.
Industrial pollution and deforestation are the causes of climate change for 29% of those interviewed. 22% said that it is the disorderly occupation in the cities and 20% which is the use of fossil fuels.
- Industrial pollution: 29%
- Logging: 29%
- Disorderly occupation in cities: 22%
- Use of fossil fuels: 20%
- None: 1%
The problem that most concerns interviewees is floods and floods, with 21%followed by hot flashes (16%), running out of water in the world (15%), logging (14%), water pollution (10%), air pollution (9%), plastic waste (6%), extinction of plants and animals (6%) and soil erosion (two%).
For 23% Among those interviewed, preserving green areas and regenerating degraded areas is the initiative they believe to be the most effective in protecting the environment.
