Only a third of respondents in Switzerland and Germany stated that transitioning from fossil fuels towards renewable energy is likely to impact the fight against climate change. On the other hand, more than 50 percent of other European countries like Turkey, Sweden, and Hungary agreed to such a statement.
Share of respondents who agree that the transition from fossil fuels to renewables helps to tackle climate change in selected European countries in 2024
The question posed during the survey was as follows: " How, if at all, do you think transitioning [COUNTRY]’s economy away from fossil fuels and towards renewable energy is likely to impact tackling climate change? "
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Ipsos. (April 30, 2024). Share of respondents who agree that the transition from fossil fuels to renewables helps to tackle climate change in selected European countries in 2024 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved March 15, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1558337/public-opinion-on-energy-transition-climate-change-impact-europe/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
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