Q: "Which of the following words, if any, best describe how you feel when you see or hear about climate change in the media? Please tick all that apply."
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Emotional impact of news about climate change among British adults 2023
In 2023, nearly ** percent of the people surveyed in Great Britain reported feeling frustrated when they see or hear about climate change in the media. Furthermore, roughly **** of the respondents reported feeling pessimistic or sad when they hear about climate change in the media.
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YouGov. (February 28, 2023). Distribution of British people feeling following emotions when they see or hear about climate change in the media in 2023 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 31, 2026, from /statistics/1619602/emotional-impact-of-climate-change-in-great-britain/
YouGov. "Distribution of British people feeling following emotions when they see or hear about climate change in the media in 2023." Chart. February 28, 2023. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 31, 2026. /statistics/1619602/emotional-impact-of-climate-change-in-great-britain/
YouGov. (2023). Distribution of British people feeling following emotions when they see or hear about climate change in the media in 2023. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 31, 2026. /statistics/1619602/emotional-impact-of-climate-change-in-great-britain/
YouGov. "Distribution of British People Feeling following Emotions When They See or Hear about Climate Change in The Media in 2023." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 28 Feb 2023, /statistics/1619602/emotional-impact-of-climate-change-in-great-britain/
YouGov, Distribution of British people feeling following emotions when they see or hear about climate change in the media in 2023 ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, /statistics/1619602/emotional-impact-of-climate-change-in-great-britain/ (last visited July 31, 2026)
Distribution of British people feeling following emotions when they see or hear about climate change in the media in 2023 [Graph], YouGov, February 28, 2023. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1619602/emotional-impact-of-climate-change-in-great-britain/