Global warming, or climate change, is an increase in the earth’s atmospheric temperature since the late nineteenth century. In politics, the debate over global warming is centered on whether this increase in temperature is due to greenhouse gas emissions or is the result of a natural pattern in the earth’s temperature. In 2022 the U.K. Prime Minister pledged that the UK will triple funding for climate change adaptation programmes from £500 million in 2019 to £1.5 billion in 2025.
85% Yes |
15% No |
77% Yes |
9% No |
8% Yes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
3% No, provide more incentives for alternative energy production instead |
2% No, just enforce existing regulations |
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1% No, and I believe global warming is a natural occurrence |
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0% No, and the current government is over-regulating businesses |
See how support for each position on “Environmental Regulation” has changed over time for 2.2m UK voters.
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See how importance of “Environmental Regulation” has changed over time for 2.2m UK voters.
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Unique answers from UK users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9M6SWSL2 days2D
Depends on the size of the business, the smaller the business - the less financial burden there should be.
@9M5QVJL3 days3D
Global warming is important and business should look for renewable energy sources but they need to be looked after financially
@9M47XPZ5 days5D
Government should incentivise sustainable energy and create job opportunities through it, whilst also putting a carbon tax on products/services to incentivise consumer choice towards more sustainable options - businesses will adjust their practices accordingly without being regulated
@9M36FP25 days5D
U.K is a very small minority we wouldn't make a dent in this. the likes of china and India create far worse carbon footprint we won't make a dent in this issue. I don't believe in the science personally. But i do agree we definitely need to recycle more. Very wasteful society.
@9M2PVGS6 days6D
The government should crack down on the massive multi national business such as BP which create a disproportionate amount of harmful pollution. It is a con to believe that it is the fault of the ordinary man. It is not, instead greed from companies such as BP should be punished.
@9LYZY5P1wk1W
Smaller businesses cannot afford this, however larger businesses should be taxed if they cannot reduce carbon emissions
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