Perception of extreme weather events by climate news consumption

On average across eight countries, respondents who more frequently consume climate news tend to think extreme weather events are getting worse, and that risks to them are getting higher.

Each of the extreme weather events getting worse

45%

53%

62%

Risks to you personally from each of the extreme weather event getting higher

59%

64%

72%

Government’s handling of each extreme weather event getting worse

32%

30%

34%

Q36. For each of the following events (heatwaves, floods, droughts, hurricanes, and wildfires), please indicate whether you think the situation/risk/government's handling is getting worse/higher in your country. Q5a. When, if at all, was the last time you saw, read or heard any news or information about climate change, from any source? Base: Those that consume climate news on a weekly/monthly/less than monthly basis in all eight countries = 4145/2129/1205.

Source: 'Climate change and news audiences report 2024: Analysis of news use and attitudes in eight countries.'