As of March 2020, nearly nine out of ten Brazilians agreed that the use of fossil fuel products such as gasoline and diesel was polluting, according to a survey conducted in the country. While over 70 percent of respondents believed the use of these fuels to be the main cause of climate change, a similar share considered it a necessary evil, with 77 percent of respondents agreeing the fossil fuel industry was a good source of employment for Brazilians.
Public perceptions on the use of fossil fuel products in Brazil as of March 2020
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Figures were calculated by Statista based on the share of respondents who completely or partially agree with the statements provided.
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