Energy Policy of The People's Republic of China - Public Opinion

Public Opinion

The Chinese results from the 1st Annual World Environment Review, published on June 5, 2007 revealed that, in a sample of 1024 people (50% male):

• 88% are concerned about climate change.
• 97% think their Government should do more to tackle global warming.
• 63% think that China is too dependent on fossil fuels.
• 56% think that China is too reliant on foreign oil.
• 91% think that a minimum 25% of electricity should be generated from renewable energy sources.
• 61% are concerned about nuclear power.
• 79% are concerned about carbon dioxide emissions from developing countries.
• 62% think it appropriate for developed countries to demand restrictions on carbon dioxide emissions from developing countries.

Another survey published in August 2007 by China Youth Daily and the British Council sampled 2,500 Chinese people with an average age of 30.1. It showed that 80% of young Chinese are concerned about global warming.