Just half of students worried about climate change, survey finds

Some 26% of students said they have opted to walk or cycle to school rather than travel by car. Picture: Denis Minihane

Just 52% of students are worried about climate change, according to a new survey which showed optimism in tackling the issue.

The survey of more than 500 students at the recent BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2023 found almost all (91%) believe the topic should be a key focus in school, while 71% of the respondents said their knowledge of science makes them “more confident” about the issue.