Lowy Institute Poll 2019

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Climate change and energy

One of the most dramatic movements in attitudes since the Lowy Institute began polling has been towards global warming and climate change. Since 2006, the Lowy Institute Poll has included a number of questions tracking Australians’ views on climate change, alternative energy sources and government climate policy.

2016: Fossil fuels

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Here are some statements made by other people about fossil fuels such as coal. Please say whether you personally agree or disagree with each of the following statements:

  1. 50%
  2. 25%
  3. 0%
  4. 25%
  5. 50%
  6. 75%
  7. 100%
The use of fossil fuels is in decline around the world and Australia should invest more in alternative energy sources or risk being left behind
9
88
The use of fossil fuels causes global warming and we should reduce our reliance on them to help combat climate change
19
79
Australia should continue to export coal to developing countries, to help them grow and reduce poverty
31
66
Australia has an abundant supply of fossil fuels and we should continue to use and export them to keep our economy strong
45
53

2015: Approach to UN negotiations

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In the lead-up to the 2015 UN climate change conference in Paris, which one of the following two statements most closely represents your own view of the approach the Australian government should take in international climate negotiations?

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2015: Australia’s future and current sources of energy

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Which one of these energy sources do you think will be our primary source of electricity 10 years from now?

  1. 0%
  2. 10%
  3. 20%
  4. 30%
  5. 40%
  6. 50%
  7. 60%
  8. 70%
Solar
43
Coal
17
64
Nuclear
13
Natural Gas
10
21
Wind
7
3
Hydroelectric
6
7
Oil
Don’t know
Other

2014: Carbon emissions – leadership or consensus?

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Thinking now about international policy on the issue of global warming and carbon emissions, which ONE of the following comes closest to your own personal views on what the Australian government should be doing?

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Climate change and energy