Canadians are sold on global warming, with 77 per cent of respondents to a new Angus Reid Strategies survey saying they're convinced the phenomenon is occurring.
The online survey, billed as Canada's largest climate change study, found 69 per cent of respondents think global warming estimates are backed by “real science,” compared to 12 per cent who link it to “junk science.” Nearly half – 47 per cent – said they believe climate change will significantly affect their lives and those of future generations.
However, regional differences were pronounced.
In all questions, Quebec had the highest percentage of respondents who indicated global warming will have a significant impact on their lives (56 per cent) and who view the science as real (83 per cent). Quebec was followed closely by B.C., the Atlantic provinces and Ontario.
Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan registered lower numbers, with 28 per cent of Albertans surveyed saying they believed global warming may be occurring, but aren't convinced. The survey found 21 per cent of Albertan respondents thought junk science was behind global warming estimates.
The survey was conducted from March 6 to March 19, and is considered accurate with 1.6 per cent, 19 times out of 20.
