Majority of Canadians support climate action, says new poll

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Fredericton – A strong majority of Canadians support new regulations on energy efficiency, cleaner fuels and renewable energy, says a comprehensive new poll conducted by researchers at the University of Montreal.

With only four days until Canada’s First Ministers are expected to release the details of a national climate plan, the survey of over 1,200 Canadians found that a strong majority of them believe a shift toward clean energy would bring a broad range of benefits, including cleaner air and improved public health, reduced carbon pollution, new green jobs and increased technological innovation.

Key findings represent a sample of 1,200 Canadians that answered a 40-question survey conducted between Oct. 5th and Oct.18th.

Those findings include:

  • 95 % of Canadians support building energy efficiency
  • 73% Canadians believe their governments  should do more to limit climate change
  • 81% of Canadians support a coal phase-out
  • 71% of Canadians want more emphasis on wind
  • 85% of Canadians want more emphasis on solar
  • 87% of Canadians support renewable portfolio standards
  • 72 % of Canadians show support for carbon pricing

For more information:

To arrange interviews, please contact: Louise Comeau, Director of Climate Change and Energy Solutions, louise.comeau@conservationcouncil.ca, 506 238 0355

 

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