Canada: link between forest fires and climate change 2021

In September 2021, nearly two-thirds of Canadians (63 percent) reported that the forest fire incidents had increased their feeling of urgency about climate change. This perspective was shared by more than four in five residents of British Columbia, a province frequently affected by forest fires. In contrast, only 42 percent of Quebecers shared this sentiment.

Share of people that forest fires led to believe climate change is a more urgent issue to address in Canada in 2021, by province

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Release date

September 2021

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Region

Worldwide, Canada

Survey time period

September 3-6, 2021

Number of respondents

2,000 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

Canadian adults eligible to vote

Method of interview

Panel survey

Supplementary notes

The question was phrased by the source as follows: "How do you react to stories about forest fires, do they make you feel climate issue is more urgent, upset but not connected to climate, or not that concerned?"

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