Climate Barometer tracker data from October 2024 shows that there are clear misperceptions about support and opposition to local-level renewable energy.
There is a huge perception gap when it comes to onshore wind, for instance. In this wave of polling, 72% of the public told us they would support onshore wind being built in their local area. But only a quarter (25%) thought most people in their local community would support this.
When we asked MPs about this, just 19% thought more people would support than oppose onshore wind in their constituency, with 39% of MPs believing opposition would exceed support
Why better insights on ethnicity are important for climate communication
People of colour in the UK are disproportionately affected by climate change impacts. But despite this, there remains a lack of research around diversity, experience and engagement with climate change.