Public Opinion
The Australian results from the 1st Annual World Environment Review, published on 5 June 2007 revealed that:
- 86.4% are concerned about climate change.
- 88.5% think their Government should do more to tackle global warming.
- 79.9% think that Australia is too dependent on fossil fuels.
- 80.2% think that Australia is too reliant on foreign oil.
- 89.2% think that a minimum 25% of electricity should be generated from renewable energy sources.
- 25.3% think that the Government should do more to expand nuclear power.
- 61.3% are concerned about nuclear power.
- 80.3% are concerned about carbon dioxide emissions from developing countries.
- 68.6% think it appropriate for developed countries to demand restrictions on carbon dioxide emissions from developing countries.
Read more about this topic: Energy Policy Of Australia
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