Public Opinion
The UK results from the 1st Annual World Environment Review, published on June 5, 2007 revealed that:
- 81% are concerned about climate change.
- 79% think their Government should do more to tackle global warming.
- 73% think that the UK is too dependent on fossil fuels.
- 77% think that the UK is too reliant on foreign oil.
- 87% think that a minimum 25% of electricity should be generated from renewable energy sources.
- 24% think that the Government should do more to expand nuclear power.
- 56% are concerned about nuclear power.
- 76% are concerned about carbon dioxide emissions from developing countries.
- 61% think it appropriate for developed countries to demand restrictions on carbon dioxide emissions from developing countries.
Read more about this topic: Energy Policy Of The United Kingdom
Famous quotes containing the words public opinion, public and/or opinion:
“Public opinion, a vulgar, impertinent, anonymous tyrant who deliberately makes life unpleasant for anyone who is not content to be the average man.”
—W.R. (William Ralph)
“Some crimes get honor and renown by being committed with more pomp, by a greater number, and in a higher degree of wickedness than others. Hence it is that public robberies, plunderings, and sackings have been looked upon as excellencies and noble achievements, and the seizing of whole countries, however unjustly and barbarously, is dignified with the glorious name of gaining conquests.”
—François, Duc De La Rochefoucauld (1613–1680)
“From whichever angle one looks at it, the application of racial theories remains a striking proof of the lowered demands of public opinion upon the purity of critical judgment.”
—Johan Huizinga (1872–1945)