Yes. The perception of climate variability and change are part of anbiental consciousness. This causes the consciousness sociedadese adapt to the climate and mitigate the impact.
http://climatesociety.ei.columbia.edu/news-events/
Yes! Even now, there are some people, particularly in the business of harnessing natural resources who believe that the idea of climate change as an issue and therefore the need for conservation is a ploy to deny them the benefit of harnessing the natural resources for their well-being.
Yes, it does. But I believe that public awareness through well delivered (reliably) information is also as important as perception. Sometimes only perception could be misinterpreted as a single unusual year, extremely hot summer, etc. Uniformed (or skeptical) people, might judge these changes as natural unusual ones, and not really associate them as climate change events. Thus, in my opinion, public awareness through reliable information in an easy language is as important as public perception to address climate change risks/impacts etc.
Jade Cawthray did a recent Masters dissertation at Imperial College London on the role science plays in motivating and engaging people in climate-friendly behaviours. Don't think it's published, but if you send your email I could put you in touch.
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