Australians accept climate science, but don't link to ethical super: Australian EthicalBY RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2020 9:01AMMore than 80% of Australians accept that climate change is happening and being impacted by human activities, but only 2% of Australians believe investing with an ethical super fund will have the greatest positive impact on the environment, according to a new survey from Australian Ethical Investments. Related News |
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