Q. Which of the following statements regarding the future of coal is closest to your view?

• Compared to earlier this year, fewer people think the government should subsidise coal-fired power plants to keep them going and provide financial support for new mines and other projects in the coal industry (17% in November, compared to 21% in February).
• Consequently, more people now think the government should let the coal mining industry and coal-fired power plants continue operating as long as they are profitable, but not subsidise them or support the expansion of the industry (47% to 52%).
• The proportion of those preferring the immediate closure of coal-fired power plants has remained constant.