Australians are the latest citizenry of a western country to turn against climate change catastrophism. For the first time, according to a Lowy poll released this week, a majority of the population turned thumbs down to the proposition that "global warming is a serious and pressing problem. We should begin taking steps now even if this involves significant costs." This rejection applied to younger segments of the population as well as old, especially disappointing to decision makers, given their efforts to indoctrinate youths through the educational system.

Last year, 60% of the populace bought into global warming fears and in 2006, the figure was 68%.

Neither did Aussies view tackling global warming as particularly important. When compared to other foreign policy issues, such as illegal immigration, protecting jobs, combating terrorism, strengthening the United Nations, or protecting Australians living abroad, climate change fared miserably. In fact, of the 10 foreign policy issues the poll cited, only "promoting democracy in other countries" was deemed less of a priority.

The full poll results can be found here.