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Who Cares about the Environment in NSW?

April 20th, 2010

The findings of a survey of NSW people’s environmental knowledge, attitudes and behaviours in 2009, wsa published last month.

It found that Environmental issues ranked 5th as a priority at present, but 2nd as a priority for the future, after only the health system, and then ahead of education, public transport & roads.

The most common reason for concern was future generation, and 78% believed climate change is happening, with 69% thinking the NSW Government should take urgent action on the issue.

See here for a look at the Full and Summary Reports.