Nine out of ten Swiss say they perceive the effects of climate change
A butterfly in canton Vaud: the loss of biodiversity tops the list of environmental concerns for the Swiss population.
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A survey by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO) also shows that the population is increasingly irritated by air pollution and noise generated by traffic.
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More specifically, 41% of those surveyed said they perceived the climate to be changing significantly in Switzerland, while 48% reported slight changes, according to the 2023 survey on environmental issues – the fourth survey of its kind carried out by the FSO.
Another finding is that the proportion of people who report never flying by plane has risen, from 20% in 2019 to 26% last year.
However, behaviour seems to have changed little in other areas, such as heating habits or checking the energy or sustainability score of products before buying them.
The loss of biodiversity and water shortages meanwhile top the list of environmental dangers perceived by the public. Nuclear power stations are viewed as less dangerous.
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