Q. Which of the following statements regarding the future of coal is closest to your view?
| Nov’20 | Feb’20 | |
| The government should be working to shut down mines and coal-fired power plants as soon as possible | 31% | 32% |
| 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 | 52% | 47% |
| 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% | 21% |
| Base (n) | 1,034 | 1,090 |