An opinion poll conducted by NHK found that 60% of people think that Japan's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are "not progressing."

From October last year to last month, NHK conducted an opinion poll by mail to 2,400 men and women over the age of 18 nationwide, and received responses from 1491 people, or 62.1%.



When asked about their closest thoughts on global climate change over the last few decades, 51% said they were "mostly caused by human activity," and "both natural changes and human activity. "It is caused by the same influence" was 40%, "It is caused by changes in the natural world that are not related to human activities" was 3%, and "The climate of the world has not changed" was 1%. ..



Also, when asked how much the area they lived in during the past year was affected by extreme weather events such as storms and droughts, 58% said they were "affected" and "totally affected." 31% said they didn't.



On the other hand, when asked how much Japan's efforts are progressing while the international community is aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, "no progress" (8%) and "not much progress" (8%). The total of 54%) was 62%, and the total of "very advanced" (3%) and "slightly advanced" (34%) was 37%.



Seita Emori, Deputy Director of the National Institute for Environmental Studies / Global Environmental Research Center, who is familiar with the issue of global warming, said, "It appears that many people do not see the concrete image of the" decarbonized society "that the government is aiming for. I think this is the result. It is important for the people to participate in discussions about what kind of society is desirable. "