ETS Poll
July 13, 2010
ResearchNZ polled 501 people from 22 June to 30 June on the Emissions Trading Scheme:
- 58% said they do not understand the ETS well, 16% said they did and 24% were in the middle
- 49% said they are in favour of the ETS, with 44% disagreeing
- If costs increase for consumers then only 37% in favour and 63% against
- 57% say NZ should lead by example when it comes to reducing emissions and 38% say wait and see what other countries do