One in-law kept trying to draw me into a conversation concerning global warming. He obviously believed it to be a huge problem. I answered some of his questions and offered my own opinions. My thoughts about gw (if it actually exists) were not the same as his, but it was a friendly debate.
I thought it somwhat odd because last year another visiting English in-law brought up the subject of gw. I had to conclude by these separate anecdotal instances that many Brits feel gw is a huge problem. I have no idea where they could have got these ideas from (ha,ha).
I can say with confidence that in that country, if you dare to suggest in public the theory behind global warming is suspect, the Poms will treat you as if you have drunk koolaid. That even includes their conservatives.
The difference is (wink, wink) - people there are still not used to the idea that science has become politicized and media stories related to science is likewise stocked with political motives behind, something that (a relatively more significant proportion of) Americans have long learned.
Given the climate in many parts of Britain, you'd think they'd be pleased . . .