The climate change is understood to be most serious natural phenomenon facing most countries in the world. It can defined as change in global or regional climate patterns and attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels. There are multiple causes which are considered the main element in this phenomenon occurring such as human activities . Gaining an insight through research and observation of among overseas students opinions and attitudes towards to climate change and is essential, in order to find out extent of concern about climate change and provide them with more information about it . All current research have focused on all related to this phenomenon whether causes , level of concern as well as mainly responsible body for fighting against climate change. Several studies have been conducted on attitudes toward climate change and level of concern about climate change. …show more content…
According to research conducted by Ipsos MORI (2010, n.p.) discussed the causes of climate change among British people. This study indicated that approximately (47%) of British people thought the climate change is partly caused by natural processes and partly caused by human activities .In addition, the study carried out by Reser et.al(2011, p.176) also stated that most of people considered the climate change is partly caused by natural processes and partly by human activities .However, the study conducted by Leiserowitz el.al(2013, p.6) that specifically surveyed adult American 's global worming beliefs and attitudes . This study concluded about half of American (49%) believed that global warming is caused by human activities . A study conducted by The Climate Institute (2013, p. 8) that specifically surveyed Australian attitudes on climate change . This study stated the majority of Australian people(87%) thought the humans are partly responsible for climate change. Mainly responsible body for fighting against climate change was analysed in a study conducted by Ipsos Mori (2010, n.p.). This study found the most of British people felt the national governments and the international community (32% and 30% respectively) should be responsible for taking action against climate change. In relation to level of concern about climate change research conducted by The Climate Institute (2013, p. 12) looked at the level of concern about climate change for Australian people . This study indicated that majority of Australian people were fairly concerned about climate change . Also, in a study done by Mori (2010, n.p.) , it was found most of British people were fairly concerned about climate change In addition, research completed by Reser et.al (2011, p.175) , it was reported the most of respondents were fairly concerned. Finally, Based on research conducted by Leiserowitz et.al (2013, p.8) , noted about half of Americans (51%) …show more content…
Firstly, the research of the climate institute (2013, p. 8) only surveyed of Australian people and focused on total finding . In addition, the study of Ipsos Mori (2010, n.p.) based on total finding and focused on 2010 results as well as only checked the level of concern of climate change and attitudes toward climate change , but it did not cover the reasons of climate change. Furthermore, the survey of Leiserowitz et.al (2013, p.8) only looked at total finding of adult Americans and it did not include the reason of climate change .Also, the research of European parliament &European commission (2008, n.p.) focused on total finding and it outdated. Finally , Reser et.al (2011, p.175) only consisted Australian people and concentrated on total finding