Do you think concerns about climate change have or have not been exaggerated?

Do you think concerns about climate change have or have not been exaggerated? Published on 3 December 2018 → Survey conducted on 3 December 2018 on 3932 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Have been exaggerated – the threat is not as real as many scientists have said

18%

Have not been exaggerated – the threat is every bit as real as many scientists have said

67%

Don't know

15%

Have been exaggerated – the threat is not as real as many scientists have said

18%

Have not been exaggerated – the threat is every bit as real as many scientists have said

67%

Don't know

15%

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