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Renewables vs fossil fuels

Sep 2, 2014
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Q. As far as you know, which energy source – renewable energy like solar and wind OR fossil fuels like coal and gas – is better for each of the following?

 

 

Renewable energy better

Fossil fuels better

No difference

Don’t know
The environment

77%

5%

8%

11%
The economy

39%

29%

14%

18%
Jobs

36%

25%

19%

20%
Electricity costs

45%

19%

14%

22%

Overall, respondents think that renewable energy is better for the environment (77%), electricity costs (45%), the economy (39%) and jobs (36%).

Older respondents tended to have a slightly more positive view of renewable energy – for those aged 55+, 47% believe renewables are better for the economy.

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