Original article by Daniel Mercer
abc.net.au – Page: Online : 10-Apr-24

Australians are generally supportive of the nation’s transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, according to a survey undertaken by the CSIRO. Nearly 50 per cent of the 6,700 respondents favour a ‘moderately paced’ transition to clean energy, while 40 per cent believe that the transition should be faster and more extensive. The survey also found that nearly 60 per cent of respondents are not prepared to risk more power blackouts as part of the clean energy transition, while 64 per cent of said they ‘disagree’ or ‘strongly disagree’ with paying more for electricity. The survey was carried out in August and September 2023.

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