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
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