Most Europeans want action to tackle climate crisis but not at any cost, poll shows

The Guardian · Jon Henley · 2026-11-06 12:27 UTC

YouGov survey finds support for tree planting and emissions taxes but opposition to air travel and fuel levies

Europeans believe human-made climate change is real, a survey has shown, with most feeling action must be taken soon – as long as they do not have to sacrifice too much to achieve it.

The YouGov poll of six European countries showed between 69% (Germany) and 80% (France) of respondents believed the climate was changing, with few (1%-4%) denying it and 14-20% believing it was changing, but not as a result of human activity.

Europe is the world’s fastest-warming continent and scientists say human-driven climate breakdown through the burning of fossil fuels is increasing the frequency and intensity of heatwaves, droughts, wildfires and destructive storms.

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