“…There is considerable evidence that confirms the importance of demographic characteristics (Haque et al, 2012; Semenza et al, 2008; Wolf et al, 2010), previous personal experience of extremes (Spence et al, 2011; Howe et al, 2013; Liu et al, 2013), amount of information given, and exposure to extreme temperatures in affecting extreme heat and cold temperature perception in individuals of developed countries (Lindell and Hwang, 2008; Liu et al, 2013; Wachinger et al, 2013; Wei et al, 2014). An Australian study suggested that age, household income, living arrangement, and fan ownership were significant predictors of perception on extreme heat related health risk (Akompab et al, 2013), and these factors also have had impacts on extreme heat awareness in New York City (Lane et al, 2013). In Europe, previous personal experience of extreme weather events, such as flood (Spence et al, 2011) and extreme cold temperatures (Capstick and Pidgeon, 2014; Wolf et al, 2010) could significantly impact public recognition on and against climate change.…”