The latest Northern Ireland Life and Times (NILT) Survey found Catholics were more likely to view climate change as caused by humans, to trust scientific experts, and to back stronger action.

Within Protestant denominations, attitudes vary, with Presbyterians notably more sceptical than members of the Church of Ireland.

The survey of 1,199 adults included 383 respondents who identified as Catholic, 193 as Presbyterian and 144 as members of the Church of Ireland.

It was carried out by ARK, a collaboration between Queen’s University Belfast and Ulster University.

Those of no religion and Catholics showed the highest levels of concern and support for action, followed by the Church of Ireland, with Others and Presbyterians lowest.

Regular religious service attendance was associated with a

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