Posted on 02/28/2024 12:25:38 AM PST by Olog-hai
Although Irish people have become increasingly worried about severe storms and extreme heat, they have become less supportive of climate actions that affect their spending choices, a new survey has found.
According to a national survey by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), these choices include higher taxes on motor fuels (petrol) and the banning of fossil fuels for home heating.
The survey also found that only 5% of people could distinguish the greenhouse gas effect from other environmental topics such as acid rain or the ozone layer.
This is the second time the EPA has published such a detailed survey about what Irish people think about climate change. […]
The survey found that 54% worry about extreme heat, which is up from 45%.
Yet support for higher taxes and bans on fossil fuels has fallen significantly.
41% say that they are now opposed to increased taxes on petrol and diesel, while half the people surveyed are against banning peat, coal, and oil for home heating. […]
Director of the EPA’s Office of Evidence and Assessment, Dr. Eimear Cotter, said the survey shows that although people want large structural changes brought in by the Government, that softens when it has direct impact on their lives. …
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Picked up a new extinguisher.
It has been colder than Hillary’s lap this winter.
Funny how the government solution to EVERY problem is to throw more money at it.
Yes; more of everyone else’s money. Particularly for private flights down to Davos and elsewhere.
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