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Showing posts with label public opinion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label public opinion. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Public Receptive to Peak Oil Debate and Policy Ideas - Survey

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It's a common misconception that only "greenies" and "doomsters" are concerned about peak oil. This view perhaps explains why politicians and the mainstream media have marginalised or ignored the issue. However a recent US survey of public opinion reveals that, in fact, those Americans who identify themselves as "very conservative" politically or who are "strongly dismissive" of climate change are among those most concerned that rising fuel prices are harmful to the economy and public health.