43 Percent See Climate Change As Bigger Problem Than Economy In 12-Country Poll

43 Percent See Climate Change As Bigger Problem Than Economy In 12-Country Poll

The environment remains a top concern despite the financial crisis, according to a global poll published Wednesday that finds 43 percent see climate change as a bigger problem than the economy.

HSBC bank's second annual report on environmental concerns reveals residents of a dozen countries surveyed would like to see their governments take more decisive action to fight global warming.

Three quarters of those polled -- 78 percent -- wanted their countries to reduce their "fair share" of greenhouse gas emissions.

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