This Ipsos survey indicates that 37 percent of respondents believed the most concerning environmental issue facing the world is climate change. Air pollution was the second most important environmental issue around the world, closely followed by the amount waste that is generated.
Most important environmental issues faced worldwide in 2020*
* Original question: “In your view, what are the three most important environmental issues facing [country] today? That is, the top environmental issues you feel should receive the greatest attention from your local leaders?" The top three issues were included.
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Ipsos. (April 16, 2020). Most important environmental issues faced worldwide in 2020* [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 09, 2021, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/895943/important-environmental-issues-globally/
Ipsos. "Most important environmental issues faced worldwide in 2020*." Chart. April 16, 2020. Statista. Accessed December 09, 2021. https://www.statista.com/statistics/895943/important-environmental-issues-globally/
Ipsos. (2020). Most important environmental issues faced worldwide in 2020*. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 09, 2021. https://www.statista.com/statistics/895943/important-environmental-issues-globally/
Ipsos. "Most Important Environmental Issues Faced Worldwide in 2020*." Statista, Statista Inc., 16 Apr 2020, https://www.statista.com/statistics/895943/important-environmental-issues-globally/
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