Most 'want more climate-change action'March 11, 2008 = AUSTRALIANS overwhelmingly support the ratification of Kyoto - due to formally take effect today - and most want the Government to show international leadership on reducing greenhouse emissions.
Climate Institute research to be released today has found that Australians support the introduction of stronger policies to reduce greenhouse pollution. Polling commissioned by the institute found that only 7 per cent of Australians aged 18 and over oppose the ratification of Kyoto, with 64 per cent in support. Seventy-three per cent of those polled said that Australia should lead the world by introducing stronger policies to help reduce greenhouse pollution here.
Ninety per cent said the Government should "make homes more energy-efficient", 88 per cent said the Government should "ensure that new electricity generation comes from clean or renewable energy" and 87 per cent support government measures to reduce "emissions from cars". More >>>
[One would imagine that most rational people around the world would want 'more climate change action' as a preventative measure if there is even a small chance of climate change. We banned the use of CFC's and sulfur dioxide emissions and if we want to have a habitable planet for our children we must lower carbon output to zero. Sustainability is a matter of survival. Editor]
