Climate change action must happen now, according to a majority of people surveyed.

Over 70% of people want world leaders to agree a global deal, according to a new Populus survey.

Only 20% agreed that it can wait a few years, while the survey also showed that 40% of people recognise the potential impact of climate change on their lifestyle.

The Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has announced it is teaming up with a many organisations and individuals, such as the UN, Microsoft and the Natural History Museum to bring the issue to life.

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Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey said: "The science is clear. Climate change poses great risks to health, global food security and economic development – and unchecked will change every part of our lives. Without urgent action nowhere on earth will be left untouched.

"We are at a global turning point – never before have so many countries made clear their determination to act to tackle climate change. Those governments are backed by a groundswell of people who want to see action in their own countries and around the world."

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