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Most Brazilians
Concerned About Global Warming
BRASILIA - Most
Brazilians are concerned about the rise of
the planet's temperature and consider global
warming a serious problem, according to a
survey released on Wednesday by the
Brazilian National Confederation of
Industry.
According to the survey, 92 percent of the
respondents were aware that the temperature
was rising.
Eighty-four percent of the respondents
expressed their concern about the
environment issue while only 16 percent said
they were not worried.
The biggest concern of the respondents was
the deforestation of the Amazon rainforest.
Brazilians maintain that all countries must
contribute to fighting global warming, but
47 percent contended that rich countries
should do more to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions.
This position coincides with that of the
government, which urges industrialized
countries to assume responsibilities for
tackling climate change at the UN Climate
Change Conference in Copenhagen in December.
Sixty-six percent of the respondents
supported greater efforts to protect the
environment even if this could mean delaying
economic development.
The survey was conducted among 2002 people
aged above 16 years living in 142
municipalities.
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