Question 88 – Economic activity and energy - Questions

Statement	Agree	Disagree	Don't know
1. Switching to wind and solar power is essential to combat climate change.	78	12	10
2. Fossil fuels (like gas and oil) provide more reliable energy than renewables.	55	30	15
3. Green energy technologies create more localized jobs than fossil fuels.	42	28	30
4. Nuclear energy is a safe alternative to fossil fuels.	35	45	20
5. The financial cost of installing solar panels is too high for average households.	68	22	10

Stacked horizontal bar chart comparing the survey responses (Agree, Disagree, Don't know) for the five statements in Figure 4a.

Using Figure 4a and Figure 4b, what conclusions can be reached about people's views on the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources?

Statement	Agree	Disagree	Don't know
1. Switching to wind and solar power is essential to combat climate change.	78	12	10
2. Fossil fuels (like gas and oil) provide more reliable energy than renewables.	55	30	15
3. Green energy technologies create more localized jobs than fossil fuels.	42	28	30
4. Nuclear energy is a safe alternative to fossil fuels.	35	45	20
5. The financial cost of installing solar panels is too high for average households.	68	22	10

Stacked horizontal bar chart comparing the survey responses (Agree, Disagree, Don't know) for the five statements in Figure 4a.

Using Figure 4a and Figure 4b, what conclusions can be reached about people's views on the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources?

Economic activity and energy