While Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott insists coal is the future, the Australian people seem to have a different preference. Climate Institute’s annual report on public attitudes on climate change and its solutions shows that of all energy sources solar is the most popular among Australians at 84 percent, followed by wind at 69 percent. Sounds like Abbott needs to listen a bit more to the people that elected him.
Solar energy is most popular energy source among majority of Australians
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