4 - Knowledge & Understanding Of Climate Change & Climate Action
Climate Action ‘Co-Benefits’
Questions: Q.33 To what extent did you see the link between the following climate actions and their ‘co-benefits’ prior to this interview? Q.34 For each of these Climate Actions, do their ‘co-benefits’ make you more or less likely to support each Climate Action in the Cork City area?
Sample size: 509
All adults
‘I can see a clear link’ between this Climate Action and their Co-Benefit’
‘This co-benefit makes me much more likely to support this Climate Action’
Climate Actions
Climate Benefits
Investment in active travel infrastructure (eg walking routes, cycling lanes) Improved frequency and reliability of public transport
Healthier and more active lifestyles
63%
47
Reduction in traffic congestion across the city
48%
60%
Reduced number of private vehicles in the city
Improved air quality
60%
41%
Switching our energy system to renewables
Employment and economic opportunity in the Energy sector
60%
44%
Undertaking a home energy upgrade or retrofitting house
Lower energy bills and long-term savings
52%
48%
Average
67% ABC1 48% C2DE
59%
46%
Appreciation of the links between climate actions and their co-benefits is consistently apparent. The potential for the co-benefits to drive more support for climate action is also evident; support is similar across the co-benefits with low energy bills and reducing traffic congestion being the most persuasive.
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