Public support for Australia to be a world leader in climate change solutions has rebounded to its highest since the major political parties agreed on emissions trading, research shows. About 65% of the nation want to see Australia lead the world in solutions, an increase from 52% in 2010-12 when the “carbon tax” debate was front and centre in politics. Was that climate change? The study also found 77% of Australians believe climate change is happening, up from 64% four years ago and 70% last year. The study also found people want climate policy to be bipartisan, with 90% believing the responsibility for action rests with the federal government.

Source: The Guardian September 25, 2016 21:45 UTC