In a survey conducted in 2019 about the Australian publics' opinion on the future of coal-fired power stations in the country, 57 percent of respondents who were affiliated with the Liberal political party stated that they should be phased out gradually so costs could be managed over time. In contrast, only 12 percent of Liberal respondents stated that coal did not need to be replaced by other energy sources such as wind or solar power.
Opinion on future of coal-fired power stations in Australia in 2019, by political affiliation
Characteristic
Does not need to be replaced by renewable sources
Keep them running and deal with costs later
Phase them out gradually to manage costs over time
Phase them out as soon as possible, even if it costs more short term
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