More than half of teachers in England are in favour of teaching children to take direct action against climate change, according to a survey. The research, led by the University of Bristol, involved asking 626 primary and secondary school teachers across England for their views on climate change education. Teachers believed almost unanimously in an action-focused climate change curriculum incorporated across subject, beginning with conservation projects in early primary school. Results also showed 54 per cent of those surveyed believed this should extend to participation in civil disobedience at secondary school. Professor Paul Howard-Jones, the study's lead author, said children have been 'inspired' by Swedish teenage climate change campaigner Greta Thunberg.