A look at how people around the world view climate change
Majorities in many countries say global climate change is a major threat to their nation. Global concerns about climate change have risen since 2013.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Christine Huang
Former Research Associate
Christine Huang is a former research associate focusing on global attitudes at Pew Research Center.
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Few Europeans confident in Xi as he seeks to extend Chinese economic influence in the region
Majorities in all but one of 10 European countries had no confidence in Xi Jinping to do the right thing regarding world affairs in a 2018 survey.
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Global concerns persist about North Korea’s nuclear program before second Trump-Kim summit
A median of 52% across 26 countries consider North Korea’s nuclear program to be a major threat to their country.
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Climate Change Still Seen as the Top Global Threat, but Cyberattacks a Rising Concern
People around the world agree that climate change poses a severe risk to their countries, according to a 26-nation survey conducted in spring 2018. Terrorism, specifically from ISIS, and cyberattacks are also seen by many as major security threats.
