Australians fear climate change more than catching Covid, survey shows

Edelman Trust Barometer records big gains for attitudes towards government, media and business, but not technology

A new survey has found Australians are more afraid of climate change than catching Covid-19 – and they want government to do something about it.

The 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer asked 1,350 Australians questions on a range of topics between October and November 2020.

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