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The Federal Government’s greenhouse policy is mainly based on nuclear energy and clean coal technology. The policy includes some measures to promote alternatives like energy efficiency and renewable energy. However, these alternatives are viewed as secondary. The emphasis in the Government’s policy statements has been on clean coal technology and nuclear energy.
To gauge the level of public support for the Government’s greenhouse strategy, the Australia Institute commissioned Pollinate to conduct an online survey. Respondents were asked whether they would prefer a strategy based mainly on nuclear power and clean coal technology or a strategy based mainly on energy efficiency and renewable energy. They were also asked to select their preferred source of electricity from a list of renewable and non-renewable options.
A large majority of Australians (74 per cent) would prefer a greenhouse strategy based mainly on energy efficiency and renewable energy. Only 19 per cent of Australians prefer the Government’s approach that focuses mainly on nuclear power and clean coal technologies.
