‘Seismic shift’: Younger Australians reject idea humans have right to use nature for own benefit, survey shows

Poll also reveals increasing cynicism over environmental claims made by companies

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Australians are confused and cynical about the environmental claims made by companies and greenwashing is making people ever more sceptical, a latest survey of people’s attitudes to nature and climate change has found.

The research also points to a radical change in the expectations of Australian consumers and voters, with younger generations strongly rejecting the notion that humans have the right to use nature for their own benefit.

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