Climate Change

16 April 2002

Territorians concerned about global warming – first national survey released

There has been a marked increase in public concern about global warming, with Australians refusing to believe the "climate sceptics" who say the greenhouse effect is not real, says a new social research report. The national social research report into community attitudes about global warming is the first of its kind to be available to the public and was undertaken by international research firm Taylor Nelson Sofres. The report was commissioned by the Climate Action Network Australia (CANA) of which the Environment Centre is a member.

The report includes a state-by-state breakdown of responses. Key findings for the Northern Territory are:

"It is clear from this report that Territorians are acutely aware of global warming and want to see a proactive response from Government" Environment Centre NT coordinator Kirsten Blair said today.

"The Federal Government has taken an appalling stance internationally by supporting the US in abandoning the Kyoto Protocol. Ratification of Kyoto is a vital first step for international action on global warming. The NT Government continues to support proposals, such as the Phillips LNG facility, that will see the NT's greenhouse emissions increase astronomically. This report makes it very clear that such positions are out of step with community attitudes. Once again, the leadership is coming from the people, it is time for Governments to take heed and act." Ms Blair concluded.

For more information on Climate Change contact ECNT:
Phone: 08 8981 1984
Email: ecnt@octa4.net.au

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