Extreme weather is hitting every corner of the globe 🌍, and young voices are louder than ever, demanding action!
From scorching heatwaves in India 🇮🇳, severe droughts in Spain 🇪🇸, and floods in Germany 🇩🇪, to intense storms across China 🇨🇳, it's clear: Mother Nature is sending us a message. 🌪️🔥💧
In a global online survey conducted by CGTN, a whopping 86.28% of respondents called on developed countries to step up and take more responsibility in fighting climate change. 💪🌿
The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2024 warns that extreme weather is one of the biggest threats facing our planet. And the people agree! Over 73% said they've personally experienced extreme weather, and 80.13% fear it's only going to get worse. 😰🌦️
The impact isn't just about scorching days or torrential rains. More than 81% highlighted how extreme weather is hitting hard on agriculture, trade, and tourism, leading to tragic losses and economic hits worldwide. As one netizen put it, \"It's out of control in some parts of the world.\" 🌾🚫💸
So, what's causing all this chaos? Many experts point to global climate change as the root cause. In fact, 74.48% of survey participants believe that frequent extreme weather is a sign of our climate deteriorating rapidly. 🌡️⬆️
But here's the kicker: over 85% believe that no country can sit this one out. 🌐🤝 All nations need to band together to tackle climate change head-on. And a significant 82.69% think that fighting climate change isn't just good for the economy—it's a duty of major countries. 🌳🌎
The survey also showed that 67.13% feel climate change is a result of human activities and that sustainable development is the way forward. 🚀♻️
This isn't just talk. The CGTN poll, available in English, Spanish, French, Arabic, and Russian, gathered insights from 13,112 people in just 24 hours! 🌐🕒
It's clear: the global community, especially the youth, is calling for action. Developed countries, it's time to lead the way! 🌟🌿
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CGTN Poll: Over 80% urge developed countries respond to climate change
cgtn.com
