Irish People Now Believe That Humans Cause Climate Change.

Friday, 10 December 2021 07:48

By Breffni Clack

79 percent of Irish people believe climate change should be a very high priority for government.

79 percent of Irish people believe climate change should be a very high priority for government.
A new survey commissioned by the Environmental Protection Agency shows 96 percent believe the crisis is happening and 85 percent are worried about its affects.78 percent also believe climate action will increase jobs, economic growth and quality of life.
EPA spokespersons, Sharon Finnegan, says there's strong support for change in urban and rural areas:

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