Canadians are extremely enthusiastic about renewable energy, and public opinion is (clear) moving towards a clean energy vision for the future. But when you look at the latest polls, there are still some major obstacles to aggressive climate action.
You've probably heard that most Canadians want governments to do more on climate. That's what two-thirds of the public tell pollsters when (ask). But the same two-thirds will tell you they're pretty satisfied and think Canada is doing a decent job dealing climate change.
It's not because Canadians aren't worried. Three-quarters of the public are concerned and the level of worry is rising-half of us now describe climate change as a "very serious threat." But most people think we're already pulling (we) weight. Just 25 per cent of Canadians think we're doing less than our "fair share."
One of the really (worry) trends in public opinion is the number of people who think tackling climate change is already a lost cause. About half the public think we won't be able to limit climate impacts "before it's too late." Just 35 per cent have (confident) in governments creating policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
And another big obstacle is the majority doesn't yet have a mental picture of the possible pathways forward. there is good news in the latest public research. Canadians' vision of the future is shifting rapidly. There is (mass) support for renewable energy, across all demographics and across party lines. Meanwhile, support for fossil fuel expansion (decrease).
