Australians Want More Action on Climate Change

ABC News
20th October, 2006

A new survey has found fewer than 10 per cent of Australians believe the Federal Government is doing enough to address climate change.

As the nation grapples with crippling drought conditions, a new AC Nielsen survey commissioned by wind farm lobby group Auswind has found 84 per cent of Australians want stronger action to reduce greenhouse gas pollution levels.

The poll, which was conducted over the last few weeks, has also found the majority of those surveyed believe Australia should sign the Kyoto protocol.

More than two-thirds of the respondents have said they would pay more for using clean energy.
A similar number believes governments should be setting up more wind farms, while just 13 per cent of those surveyed think nuclear power is a clean energy source.

The greatest support, at 91 per cent, is for solar energy.