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YouGov / Lexington Communications Biomass Survey Results GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020 Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults Male Female 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55+ ABC1 C2DE LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power. For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of years. How many years do you think this should be? (Please select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure please give your best estimate) Unweighted base 2283 1117 1166 214 313 395 373 988 1339 944 Base: All GB adults 2283 1107 1176 253 335 416 374 905 1301 982 Up to 5 years 37% 37% 38% 41% 42% 38% 39% 33% 39% 35% More than 5 years, up to 10 years 21% 21% 20% 22% 22% 19% 18% 21% 22% 18% More than 10 years, up to 15 years 7% 8% 6% 6% 5% 5% 8% 8% 7% 7% More than 15 years, up to 20 years 5% 5% 4% 5% 4% 7% 4% 5% 5% 5% More than 20 years, up to 25 years 3% 3% 2% 2% 3% 2% 3% 3% 2% 3% More than 25 years, up to 30 years 1% 1% 1% 0% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% More than 30 years 3% 4% 2% 3% 3% 1% 4% 2% 3% 3% Don't know 24% 22% 27% 21% 21% 26% 24% 26% 21% 29% Total Gender Age Social Grade 1 © 2020 YouGov plc. All Rights Reserved YouGov.co.uk

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Page 1: YouGov / Lexington Communications · 2020-07-23 · YouGov / Lexington Communications Biomass Survey Results GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020 Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults Male Female

YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

Male Female 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55+ ABC1 C2DE

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Unweighted base 2283 1117 1166 214 313 395 373 988 1339 944

Base: All GB adults 2283 1107 1176 253 335 416 374 905 1301 982

Up to 5 years 37% 37% 38% 41% 42% 38% 39% 33% 39% 35%

More than 5 years, up to 10 years 21% 21% 20% 22% 22% 19% 18% 21% 22% 18%

More than 10 years, up to 15 years 7% 8% 6% 6% 5% 5% 8% 8% 7% 7%

More than 15 years, up to 20 years 5% 5% 4% 5% 4% 7% 4% 5% 5% 5%

More than 20 years, up to 25 years 3% 3% 2% 2% 3% 2% 3% 3% 2% 3%

More than 25 years, up to 30 years 1% 1% 1% 0% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%

More than 30 years 3% 4% 2% 3% 3% 1% 4% 2% 3% 3%

Don't know 24% 22% 27% 21% 21% 26% 24% 26% 21% 29%

Total

Gender Age Social Grade

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Up to 5 years 37%

More than 5 years, up to 10 years 21%

More than 10 years, up to 15 years 7%

More than 15 years, up to 20 years 5%

More than 20 years, up to 25 years 3%

More than 25 years, up to 30 years 1%

More than 30 years 3%

Don't know 24%

Total

North Midlands East London South England (NET) Wales Scotland

542 374 205 293 560 1974 119 190

546 377 196 308 546 1973 112 199

38% 37% 36% 34% 37% 37% 45% 37%

21% 17% 20% 26% 19% 20% 21% 22%

8% 4% 10% 7% 7% 7% 2% 6%

4% 7% 2% 3% 7% 5% 2% 5%

2% 1% 1% 5% 3% 3% 3% 4%

1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% -

3% 4% 3% 3% 2% 3% 1% 3%

23% 28% 27% 20% 25% 24% 25% 23%

Region

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Up to 5 years 37%

More than 5 years, up to 10 years 21%

More than 10 years, up to 15 years 7%

More than 15 years, up to 20 years 5%

More than 20 years, up to 25 years 3%

More than 25 years, up to 30 years 1%

More than 30 years 3%

Don't know 24%

Total

North East North WestYorkshire and

the HumberEast Midlands West Midlands

East of

EnglandLondon South East South West England (NET) Wales Scotland

103 248 191 190 184 205 293 342 218 1974 119 190

105 249 191 191 186 196 308 337 209 1973 112 199

43% 39% 34% 36% 37% 36% 34% 38% 35% 37% 45% 37%

18% 17% 26% 14% 21% 20% 26% 18% 21% 20% 21% 22%

9% 9% 5% 4% 5% 10% 7% 6% 9% 7% 2% 6%

6% 3% 4% 8% 5% 2% 3% 8% 5% 5% 2% 5%

2% 2% 3% 2% 1% 1% 5% 2% 3% 3% 3% 4%

1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% -

5% 3% 3% 4% 4% 3% 3% 2% 1% 3% 1% 3%

17% 24% 23% 31% 26% 27% 20% 25% 25% 24% 25% 23%

Government Region

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Up to 5 years 37%

More than 5 years, up to 10 years 21%

More than 10 years, up to 15 years 7%

More than 15 years, up to 20 years 5%

More than 20 years, up to 25 years 3%

More than 25 years, up to 30 years 1%

More than 30 years 3%

Don't know 24%

Total

Working full

time

Working part

time

ALL

WORKERS

(NET)

Full time

studentRetired Unemployed

Not working/

Other

Married/ Civil

Partnership

Living as

married

Separated/

DivorcedWidowed Never Married

741 256 997 102 634 161 389 1053 264 233 84 645

753 265 1018 122 564 170 408 1013 274 226 76 691

38% 37% 38% 40% 32% 34% 43% 36% 39% 34% 29% 39%

23% 23% 23% 17% 20% 21% 16% 22% 16% 20% 19% 20%

6% 6% 6% 9% 8% 4% 8% 7% 7% 8% 4% 6%

6% 4% 5% 8% 5% 4% 4% 5% 4% 7% 6% 4%

2% 4% 2% 2% 3% 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 4% 2%

1% 0% 1% 2% 1% 1% 0% 1% 2% 0% - 1%

4% 1% 3% 2% 3% 3% 2% 2% 3% 5% 5% 3%

21% 24% 22% 21% 27% 33% 24% 24% 27% 23% 34% 24%

Working Status Marital Status

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Up to 5 years 37%

More than 5 years, up to 10 years 21%

More than 10 years, up to 15 years 7%

More than 15 years, up to 20 years 5%

More than 20 years, up to 25 years 3%

More than 25 years, up to 30 years 1%

More than 30 years 3%

Don't know 24%

Total

0 1 2 3+

ALL WITH

CHILDREN IN

HOUSEHOLD

(NET)

Refused

Parent/

guardian (any

age)

Not parent/

guardian

4 years and

under5 to 11 years 12 to 16 years 17 to 18 years

18 years and

under

1662 261 231 86 578 43 1304 979 188 266 216 77 545

1631 277 238 91 606 46 1268 1015 202 275 221 79 565

36% 42% 40% 42% 41% 28% 36% 39% 42% 40% 37% 41% 40%

22% 18% 18% 18% 18% 13% 20% 21% 20% 18% 20% 16% 19%

7% 5% 7% 6% 6% 3% 7% 6% 4% 7% 8% 8% 6%

5% 4% 6% 9% 6% 5% 6% 4% 7% 9% 5% 4% 6%

2% 3% 4% 4% 3% 3% 3% 2% 5% 3% 3% 1% 3%

1% 1% - - 0% 2% 1% 1% - 1% - - 0%

3% 2% 1% - 1% - 2% 3% - 1% 1% 1% 1%

24% 25% 24% 22% 24% 46% 25% 23% 23% 22% 26% 28% 25%

Children in Household Parent/ Guardian

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Up to 5 years 37%

More than 5 years, up to 10 years 21%

More than 10 years, up to 15 years 7%

More than 15 years, up to 20 years 5%

More than 20 years, up to 25 years 3%

More than 25 years, up to 30 years 1%

More than 30 years 3%

Don't know 24%

Total

Over 18 years

838

783

33%

22%

8%

5%

2%

1%

3%

25%

Parent/ Guardian

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Up to 5 years 37%

More than 5 years, up to 10 years 21%

More than 10 years, up to 15 years 7%

More than 15 years, up to 20 years 5%

More than 20 years, up to 25 years 3%

More than 25 years, up to 30 years 1%

More than 30 years 3%

Don't know 24%

Total

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Instagram SnapchatFacebook

MessengerWhatsApp Skype

1609 769 388 314 786 305 1386 1440 298

1620 789 384 317 828 339 1411 1467 295

38% 40% 41% 41% 40% 45% 40% 40% 43%

21% 25% 26% 24% 23% 19% 21% 21% 20%

6% 5% 5% 7% 6% 6% 6% 7% 6%

5% 4% 5% 5% 4% 5% 4% 4% 5%

3% 2% 3% 3% 2% 2% 3% 3% 3%

1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%

3% 2% 2% 3% 2% 3% 3% 2% 4%

24% 22% 16% 16% 22% 20% 23% 22% 18%

Social Media/ Messaging service (within the last month)

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

Male Female 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55+ ABC1 C2DE

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

Gender Age Social Grade

LCMEB_Q3. As a reminder, by 'biomass' we mean plant or

animal material used for generating energy. Solid biomass,

such as wood or straw, can be burned to generate

electricity.

Examples of biomass include:

Crop residues, such as straw

Food, garden, and waste wood from homes or industry

Trees cut down from forests, converted into wood pellets

or woodchips

Those who support biomass made from forest wood say

"burning forest wood for electricity should be classified as

'renewable energy', because the CO2 it emits is

reabsorbed by new trees"

Those who do not support biomass made from forest

wood say "burning forest wood for electricity should not

be classified as 'renewable energy' because it takes

decades (more than 10 years) for new trees to reabsorb

CO2, if they grow back at all"

Thinking about the information above...

Do you think electricity generated by burning wood

should, or should not, be classified as 'renewable energy'?

Unweighted base 2283 1117 1166 214 313 395 373 988 1339 944

Base: All GB adults 2283 1107 1176 253 335 416 374 905 1301 982

I think it should be classified as 'renewable energy' 23% 26% 19% 21% 18% 22% 24% 25% 22% 23%

I think it should not be classified as 'renewable energy' 57% 57% 56% 59% 64% 54% 55% 55% 60% 53%

Don't know 21% 17% 25% 20% 18% 24% 21% 21% 18% 25%

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

LCMEB_Q3. As a reminder, by 'biomass' we mean plant or

animal material used for generating energy. Solid biomass,

such as wood or straw, can be burned to generate

electricity.

Examples of biomass include:

Crop residues, such as straw

Food, garden, and waste wood from homes or industry

Trees cut down from forests, converted into wood pellets

or woodchips

Those who support biomass made from forest wood say

"burning forest wood for electricity should be classified as

'renewable energy', because the CO2 it emits is

reabsorbed by new trees"

Those who do not support biomass made from forest

wood say "burning forest wood for electricity should not

be classified as 'renewable energy' because it takes

decades (more than 10 years) for new trees to reabsorb

CO2, if they grow back at all"

Thinking about the information above...

Do you think electricity generated by burning wood

should, or should not, be classified as 'renewable energy'?

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

I think it should be classified as 'renewable energy' 23%

I think it should not be classified as 'renewable energy' 57%

Don't know 21%

North Midlands East London South England (NET) Wales Scotland

Region

542 374 205 293 560 1974 119 190

546 377 196 308 546 1973 112 199

23% 24% 22% 22% 25% 23% 24% 14%

58% 53% 59% 57% 54% 56% 53% 67%

19% 24% 19% 21% 21% 21% 23% 19%

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

LCMEB_Q3. As a reminder, by 'biomass' we mean plant or

animal material used for generating energy. Solid biomass,

such as wood or straw, can be burned to generate

electricity.

Examples of biomass include:

Crop residues, such as straw

Food, garden, and waste wood from homes or industry

Trees cut down from forests, converted into wood pellets

or woodchips

Those who support biomass made from forest wood say

"burning forest wood for electricity should be classified as

'renewable energy', because the CO2 it emits is

reabsorbed by new trees"

Those who do not support biomass made from forest

wood say "burning forest wood for electricity should not

be classified as 'renewable energy' because it takes

decades (more than 10 years) for new trees to reabsorb

CO2, if they grow back at all"

Thinking about the information above...

Do you think electricity generated by burning wood

should, or should not, be classified as 'renewable energy'?

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

I think it should be classified as 'renewable energy' 23%

I think it should not be classified as 'renewable energy' 57%

Don't know 21%

North East North WestYorkshire and

the HumberEast Midlands West Midlands

East of

EnglandLondon South East South West England (NET) Wales Scotland

Government Region

103 248 191 190 184 205 293 342 218 1974 119 190

105 249 191 191 186 196 308 337 209 1973 112 199

22% 23% 22% 26% 21% 22% 22% 24% 27% 23% 24% 14%

67% 58% 54% 53% 52% 59% 57% 54% 54% 56% 53% 67%

12% 19% 24% 21% 27% 19% 21% 22% 20% 21% 23% 19%

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

LCMEB_Q3. As a reminder, by 'biomass' we mean plant or

animal material used for generating energy. Solid biomass,

such as wood or straw, can be burned to generate

electricity.

Examples of biomass include:

Crop residues, such as straw

Food, garden, and waste wood from homes or industry

Trees cut down from forests, converted into wood pellets

or woodchips

Those who support biomass made from forest wood say

"burning forest wood for electricity should be classified as

'renewable energy', because the CO2 it emits is

reabsorbed by new trees"

Those who do not support biomass made from forest

wood say "burning forest wood for electricity should not

be classified as 'renewable energy' because it takes

decades (more than 10 years) for new trees to reabsorb

CO2, if they grow back at all"

Thinking about the information above...

Do you think electricity generated by burning wood

should, or should not, be classified as 'renewable energy'?

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

I think it should be classified as 'renewable energy' 23%

I think it should not be classified as 'renewable energy' 57%

Don't know 21%

Working full

time

Working part

time

ALL

WORKERS

(NET)

Full time

studentRetired Unemployed

Not working/

Other

Married/ Civil

Partnership

Living as

married

Separated/

DivorcedWidowed Never Married

Working Status Marital Status

741 256 997 102 634 161 389 1053 264 233 84 645

753 265 1018 122 564 170 408 1013 274 226 76 691

25% 21% 24% 22% 25% 20% 17% 26% 23% 24% 20% 18%

57% 58% 57% 57% 53% 59% 60% 55% 53% 55% 53% 60%

18% 21% 19% 21% 22% 21% 24% 19% 24% 21% 27% 22%

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

LCMEB_Q3. As a reminder, by 'biomass' we mean plant or

animal material used for generating energy. Solid biomass,

such as wood or straw, can be burned to generate

electricity.

Examples of biomass include:

Crop residues, such as straw

Food, garden, and waste wood from homes or industry

Trees cut down from forests, converted into wood pellets

or woodchips

Those who support biomass made from forest wood say

"burning forest wood for electricity should be classified as

'renewable energy', because the CO2 it emits is

reabsorbed by new trees"

Those who do not support biomass made from forest

wood say "burning forest wood for electricity should not

be classified as 'renewable energy' because it takes

decades (more than 10 years) for new trees to reabsorb

CO2, if they grow back at all"

Thinking about the information above...

Do you think electricity generated by burning wood

should, or should not, be classified as 'renewable energy'?

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

I think it should be classified as 'renewable energy' 23%

I think it should not be classified as 'renewable energy' 57%

Don't know 21%

0 1 2 3+

ALL WITH

CHILDREN IN

HOUSEHOLD

(NET)

Refused

Parent/

guardian (any

age)

Not parent/

guardian

4 years and

under5 to 11 years 12 to 16 years 17 to 18 years

18 years and

under

Children in Household Parent/ Guardian

1662 261 231 86 578 43 1304 979 188 266 216 77 545

1631 277 238 91 606 46 1268 1015 202 275 221 79 565

23% 19% 28% 20% 23% 21% 24% 20% 21% 26% 25% 23% 23%

57% 56% 55% 55% 56% 40% 54% 59% 53% 50% 58% 60% 55%

20% 25% 17% 25% 22% 40% 21% 20% 26% 24% 17% 17% 21%

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

LCMEB_Q3. As a reminder, by 'biomass' we mean plant or

animal material used for generating energy. Solid biomass,

such as wood or straw, can be burned to generate

electricity.

Examples of biomass include:

Crop residues, such as straw

Food, garden, and waste wood from homes or industry

Trees cut down from forests, converted into wood pellets

or woodchips

Those who support biomass made from forest wood say

"burning forest wood for electricity should be classified as

'renewable energy', because the CO2 it emits is

reabsorbed by new trees"

Those who do not support biomass made from forest

wood say "burning forest wood for electricity should not

be classified as 'renewable energy' because it takes

decades (more than 10 years) for new trees to reabsorb

CO2, if they grow back at all"

Thinking about the information above...

Do you think electricity generated by burning wood

should, or should not, be classified as 'renewable energy'?

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

I think it should be classified as 'renewable energy' 23%

I think it should not be classified as 'renewable energy' 57%

Don't know 21%

Over 18 years

Parent/ Guardian

838

783

25%

54%

21%

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

LCMEB_Q3. As a reminder, by 'biomass' we mean plant or

animal material used for generating energy. Solid biomass,

such as wood or straw, can be burned to generate

electricity.

Examples of biomass include:

Crop residues, such as straw

Food, garden, and waste wood from homes or industry

Trees cut down from forests, converted into wood pellets

or woodchips

Those who support biomass made from forest wood say

"burning forest wood for electricity should be classified as

'renewable energy', because the CO2 it emits is

reabsorbed by new trees"

Those who do not support biomass made from forest

wood say "burning forest wood for electricity should not

be classified as 'renewable energy' because it takes

decades (more than 10 years) for new trees to reabsorb

CO2, if they grow back at all"

Thinking about the information above...

Do you think electricity generated by burning wood

should, or should not, be classified as 'renewable energy'?

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

I think it should be classified as 'renewable energy' 23%

I think it should not be classified as 'renewable energy' 57%

Don't know 21%

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Instagram SnapchatFacebook

MessengerWhatsApp Skype

Social Media/ Messaging service (within the last month)

1609 769 388 314 786 305 1386 1440 298

1620 789 384 317 828 339 1411 1467 295

22% 19% 22% 22% 22% 22% 22% 22% 22%

58% 62% 61% 62% 60% 58% 58% 59% 64%

20% 19% 17% 16% 18% 19% 20% 20% 14%

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

Male Female 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55+ ABC1 C2DE

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

Gender Age Social Grade

To what extent do you support or oppose of the following?

LCENB_Q7_1. Biomass used to generate electricity in the

UK if it burns wood from British forests

Unweighted base 2283 1117 1166 214 313 395 373 988 1339 944

Base: All GB adults 2283 1107 1176 253 335 416 374 905 1301 982

Strongly support 4% 6% 2% 3% 3% 4% 5% 5% 4% 5%

Tend to support 23% 26% 19% 23% 16% 20% 24% 25% 23% 22%

Tend to oppose 35% 34% 35% 37% 36% 30% 34% 36% 36% 33%

Strongly oppose 18% 17% 19% 16% 22% 18% 18% 17% 18% 18%

Don't know 21% 17% 24% 20% 23% 28% 19% 17% 20% 22%

LCENB_Q7_2. Biomass used to generate electricity in the

UK if it burns wood from overseas forests

Unweighted base 2283 1117 1166 214 313 395 373 988 1339 944

Base: All GB adults 2283 1107 1176 253 335 416 374 905 1301 982

Strongly support 1% 2% 1% 2% 2% 1% 2% 1% 1% 2%

Tend to support 11% 16% 7% 9% 8% 13% 11% 13% 11% 11%

Tend to oppose 39% 39% 39% 42% 35% 33% 39% 42% 39% 39%

Strongly oppose 28% 28% 29% 26% 33% 28% 30% 27% 30% 26%

Don't know 20% 16% 23% 21% 21% 26% 18% 17% 18% 21%

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

To what extent do you support or oppose of the following?

LCENB_Q7_1. Biomass used to generate electricity in the

UK if it burns wood from British forests

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Strongly support 4%

Tend to support 23%

Tend to oppose 35%

Strongly oppose 18%

Don't know 21%

LCENB_Q7_2. Biomass used to generate electricity in the

UK if it burns wood from overseas forests

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Strongly support 1%

Tend to support 11%

Tend to oppose 39%

Strongly oppose 28%

Don't know 20%

North Midlands East London South England (NET) Wales Scotland

Region

542 374 205 293 560 1974 119 190

546 377 196 308 546 1973 112 199

5% 5% 6% 2% 4% 4% 4% 2%

24% 20% 24% 26% 21% 22% 25% 23%

34% 36% 36% 31% 37% 35% 25% 37%

17% 17% 15% 21% 19% 18% 22% 16%

20% 22% 20% 21% 20% 21% 23% 21%

542 374 205 293 560 1974 119 190

546 377 196 308 546 1973 112 199

3% 2% 2% 0% 2% 2% - -

14% 11% 11% 12% 10% 12% 13% 9%

37% 39% 44% 37% 40% 39% 37% 39%

28% 26% 23% 30% 30% 28% 30% 34%

19% 22% 19% 20% 19% 20% 21% 18%

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

To what extent do you support or oppose of the following?

LCENB_Q7_1. Biomass used to generate electricity in the

UK if it burns wood from British forests

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Strongly support 4%

Tend to support 23%

Tend to oppose 35%

Strongly oppose 18%

Don't know 21%

LCENB_Q7_2. Biomass used to generate electricity in the

UK if it burns wood from overseas forests

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Strongly support 1%

Tend to support 11%

Tend to oppose 39%

Strongly oppose 28%

Don't know 20%

North East North WestYorkshire and

the HumberEast Midlands West Midlands

East of

EnglandLondon South East South West England (NET) Wales Scotland

Government Region

103 248 191 190 184 205 293 342 218 1974 119 190

105 249 191 191 186 196 308 337 209 1973 112 199

4% 4% 7% 3% 7% 6% 2% 5% 3% 4% 4% 2%

22% 25% 23% 18% 23% 24% 26% 18% 24% 22% 25% 23%

37% 34% 32% 39% 34% 36% 31% 36% 37% 35% 25% 37%

18% 16% 17% 17% 17% 15% 21% 18% 20% 18% 22% 16%

19% 20% 21% 23% 21% 20% 21% 23% 15% 21% 23% 21%

103 248 191 190 184 205 293 342 218 1974 119 190

105 249 191 191 186 196 308 337 209 1973 112 199

3% 3% 2% 2% 2% 2% 0% 2% 1% 2% - -

14% 14% 12% 9% 13% 11% 12% 9% 11% 12% 13% 9%

41% 36% 35% 41% 38% 44% 37% 38% 44% 39% 37% 39%

25% 27% 29% 25% 27% 23% 30% 30% 29% 28% 30% 34%

16% 19% 22% 24% 20% 19% 20% 21% 15% 20% 21% 18%

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

To what extent do you support or oppose of the following?

LCENB_Q7_1. Biomass used to generate electricity in the

UK if it burns wood from British forests

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Strongly support 4%

Tend to support 23%

Tend to oppose 35%

Strongly oppose 18%

Don't know 21%

LCENB_Q7_2. Biomass used to generate electricity in the

UK if it burns wood from overseas forests

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Strongly support 1%

Tend to support 11%

Tend to oppose 39%

Strongly oppose 28%

Don't know 20%

Working full

time

Working part

time

ALL

WORKERS

(NET)

Full time

studentRetired Unemployed

Not working/

Other

Married/ Civil

Partnership

Living as

married

Separated/

DivorcedWidowed Never Married

Working Status Marital Status

741 256 997 102 634 161 389 1053 264 233 84 645

753 265 1018 122 564 170 408 1013 274 226 76 691

6% 3% 5% 2% 4% 4% 3% 5% 5% 3% 2% 3%

23% 19% 22% 28% 27% 20% 18% 25% 19% 20% 21% 21%

33% 36% 33% 39% 36% 35% 34% 34% 35% 38% 35% 34%

17% 22% 19% 13% 15% 18% 21% 17% 16% 19% 18% 20%

21% 20% 21% 18% 18% 24% 24% 19% 25% 20% 24% 22%

741 256 997 102 634 161 389 1053 264 233 84 645

753 265 1018 122 564 170 408 1013 274 226 76 691

2% - 2% 3% 1% 2% 1% 1% 5% 0% - 1%

14% 9% 13% 8% 13% 11% 8% 12% 10% 13% 18% 9%

37% 39% 37% 43% 43% 35% 38% 41% 37% 41% 39% 36%

27% 32% 29% 29% 26% 29% 31% 28% 25% 27% 22% 32%

20% 19% 20% 17% 18% 24% 22% 17% 23% 19% 22% 22%

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

To what extent do you support or oppose of the following?

LCENB_Q7_1. Biomass used to generate electricity in the

UK if it burns wood from British forests

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Strongly support 4%

Tend to support 23%

Tend to oppose 35%

Strongly oppose 18%

Don't know 21%

LCENB_Q7_2. Biomass used to generate electricity in the

UK if it burns wood from overseas forests

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Strongly support 1%

Tend to support 11%

Tend to oppose 39%

Strongly oppose 28%

Don't know 20%

0 1 2 3+

ALL WITH

CHILDREN IN

HOUSEHOLD

(NET)

Refused

Parent/

guardian (any

age)

Not parent/

guardian

4 years and

under5 to 11 years 12 to 16 years 17 to 18 years

18 years and

under

Children in Household Parent/ Guardian

1662 261 231 86 578 43 1304 979 188 266 216 77 545

1631 277 238 91 606 46 1268 1015 202 275 221 79 565

4% 4% 6% 7% 5% 6% 5% 3% 4% 5% 6% 7% 6%

23% 21% 27% 20% 23% 16% 23% 22% 20% 25% 25% 23% 23%

36% 31% 31% 34% 31% 36% 34% 36% 30% 26% 34% 34% 31%

19% 18% 14% 14% 16% 4% 17% 19% 18% 15% 16% 14% 16%

19% 27% 21% 25% 24% 36% 21% 20% 29% 28% 18% 21% 25%

1662 261 231 86 578 43 1304 979 188 266 216 77 545

1631 277 238 91 606 46 1268 1015 202 275 221 79 565

2% 2% 1% 1% 2% - 1% 2% 1% 1% 1% 5% 1%

11% 13% 14% 13% 13% 11% 13% 10% 16% 16% 12% 8% 14%

40% 32% 38% 39% 35% 33% 39% 39% 31% 30% 40% 39% 34%

29% 29% 27% 24% 27% 16% 27% 30% 24% 28% 29% 27% 27%

18% 23% 20% 24% 22% 40% 20% 19% 28% 25% 17% 22% 23%

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

To what extent do you support or oppose of the following?

LCENB_Q7_1. Biomass used to generate electricity in the

UK if it burns wood from British forests

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Strongly support 4%

Tend to support 23%

Tend to oppose 35%

Strongly oppose 18%

Don't know 21%

LCENB_Q7_2. Biomass used to generate electricity in the

UK if it burns wood from overseas forests

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Strongly support 1%

Tend to support 11%

Tend to oppose 39%

Strongly oppose 28%

Don't know 20%

Over 18 years

Parent/ Guardian

838

783

5%

23%

35%

17%

19%

838

783

2%

11%

42%

27%

19%

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

To what extent do you support or oppose of the following?

LCENB_Q7_1. Biomass used to generate electricity in the

UK if it burns wood from British forests

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Strongly support 4%

Tend to support 23%

Tend to oppose 35%

Strongly oppose 18%

Don't know 21%

LCENB_Q7_2. Biomass used to generate electricity in the

UK if it burns wood from overseas forests

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Strongly support 1%

Tend to support 11%

Tend to oppose 39%

Strongly oppose 28%

Don't know 20%

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Instagram SnapchatFacebook

MessengerWhatsApp Skype

Social Media/ Messaging service (within the last month)

1609 769 388 314 786 305 1386 1440 298

1620 789 384 317 828 339 1411 1467 295

4% 3% 5% 4% 4% 4% 4% 4% 5%

23% 21% 23% 21% 22% 24% 23% 22% 21%

35% 37% 39% 36% 34% 32% 35% 35% 35%

19% 18% 17% 18% 19% 20% 19% 19% 24%

20% 20% 17% 21% 21% 20% 20% 20% 15%

1609 769 388 314 786 305 1386 1440 298

1620 789 384 317 828 339 1411 1467 295

1% 1% 2% 1% 1% 2% 1% 1% 2%

11% 10% 10% 10% 10% 11% 10% 11% 9%

39% 40% 42% 38% 40% 36% 39% 39% 39%

29% 30% 30% 31% 28% 28% 30% 29% 34%

19% 19% 15% 20% 20% 22% 19% 19% 16%

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

Male Female 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55+ ABC1 C2DE

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

Gender Age Social Grade

LCENB_Q7a. To what extent, if at all, are you worried

about the impact on wildlife if trees in forests were being

cut down to generate electricity?

Unweighted base 2283 1117 1166 214 313 395 373 988 1339 944

Base: All GB adults 2283 1107 1176 253 335 416 374 905 1301 982

Very worried 44% 37% 51% 44% 49% 45% 41% 44% 46% 43%

Fairly worried 41% 44% 38% 36% 37% 39% 44% 43% 40% 41%

Not very worried 8% 11% 5% 9% 5% 7% 9% 9% 8% 8%

Not at all worried 2% 2% 1% 3% 1% 1% 2% 1% 2% 2%

Don't know 5% 5% 5% 8% 7% 8% 4% 3% 4% 7%

The UK government recognises 'biomass' as a form of

renewable energy and therefore it qualifies for public

subsidies as part of the UK's renewable energy strategy.

This means that the UK government gives energy

suppliers money (via a tax on UK energy bills) to help

towards the cost of producing renewable energy.

Power stations that burn wood are often entitled to these

subsides.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following

statement?

LCENB_Q4_1. The UK government should subsidise

power stations to generate electricity by burning wood

biomass as part of the UK renewable energy strategy

Unweighted base 2283 1117 1166 214 313 395 373 988 1339 944

Base: All GB adults 2283 1107 1176 253 335 416 374 905 1301 982

Strongly agree 3% 3% 3% 4% 3% 4% 4% 3% 3% 3%

Tend to agree 20% 23% 17% 21% 21% 18% 19% 20% 20% 20%

Tend to disagree 35% 37% 33% 32% 34% 30% 37% 38% 38% 31%

Strongly disagree 20% 22% 19% 17% 19% 21% 21% 21% 20% 20%

Don't know 21% 15% 28% 26% 22% 27% 20% 18% 18% 26%

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

LCENB_Q7a. To what extent, if at all, are you worried

about the impact on wildlife if trees in forests were being

cut down to generate electricity?

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Very worried 44%

Fairly worried 41%

Not very worried 8%

Not at all worried 2%

Don't know 5%

The UK government recognises 'biomass' as a form of

renewable energy and therefore it qualifies for public

subsidies as part of the UK's renewable energy strategy.

This means that the UK government gives energy

suppliers money (via a tax on UK energy bills) to help

towards the cost of producing renewable energy.

Power stations that burn wood are often entitled to these

subsides.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following

statement?

LCENB_Q4_1. The UK government should subsidise

power stations to generate electricity by burning wood

biomass as part of the UK renewable energy strategy

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Strongly agree 3%

Tend to agree 20%

Tend to disagree 35%

Strongly disagree 20%

Don't know 21%

North Midlands East London South England (NET) Wales Scotland

Region

542 374 205 293 560 1974 119 190

546 377 196 308 546 1973 112 199

43% 44% 42% 50% 45% 45% 46% 39%

41% 38% 43% 35% 40% 40% 40% 52%

9% 9% 8% 8% 8% 8% 5% 5%

2% 1% 2% 2% 1% 2% 4% -

5% 7% 5% 6% 5% 6% 5% 4%

542 374 205 293 560 1974 119 190

546 377 196 308 546 1973 112 199

4% 3% 4% 3% 2% 3% 5% 2%

22% 23% 19% 22% 18% 21% 14% 15%

32% 35% 39% 33% 36% 35% 28% 44%

21% 17% 19% 20% 21% 20% 26% 21%

20% 22% 19% 23% 23% 21% 28% 18%

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

LCENB_Q7a. To what extent, if at all, are you worried

about the impact on wildlife if trees in forests were being

cut down to generate electricity?

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Very worried 44%

Fairly worried 41%

Not very worried 8%

Not at all worried 2%

Don't know 5%

The UK government recognises 'biomass' as a form of

renewable energy and therefore it qualifies for public

subsidies as part of the UK's renewable energy strategy.

This means that the UK government gives energy

suppliers money (via a tax on UK energy bills) to help

towards the cost of producing renewable energy.

Power stations that burn wood are often entitled to these

subsides.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following

statement?

LCENB_Q4_1. The UK government should subsidise

power stations to generate electricity by burning wood

biomass as part of the UK renewable energy strategy

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Strongly agree 3%

Tend to agree 20%

Tend to disagree 35%

Strongly disagree 20%

Don't know 21%

North East North WestYorkshire and

the HumberEast Midlands West Midlands

East of

EnglandLondon South East South West England (NET) Wales Scotland

Government Region

103 248 191 190 184 205 293 342 218 1974 119 190

105 249 191 191 186 196 308 337 209 1973 112 199

43% 44% 41% 45% 43% 42% 50% 44% 47% 45% 46% 39%

38% 40% 45% 39% 37% 43% 35% 41% 39% 40% 40% 52%

17% 7% 7% 7% 11% 8% 8% 7% 10% 8% 5% 5%

- 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 2% 2% 1% 2% 4% -

2% 5% 6% 8% 6% 5% 6% 6% 4% 6% 5% 4%

103 248 191 190 184 205 293 342 218 1974 119 190

105 249 191 191 186 196 308 337 209 1973 112 199

3% 6% 3% 2% 4% 4% 3% 2% 3% 3% 5% 2%

21% 22% 23% 24% 21% 19% 22% 17% 19% 21% 14% 15%

37% 31% 32% 36% 34% 39% 33% 38% 33% 35% 28% 44%

20% 22% 21% 16% 18% 19% 20% 19% 26% 20% 26% 21%

20% 19% 22% 21% 23% 19% 23% 24% 20% 21% 28% 18%

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

LCENB_Q7a. To what extent, if at all, are you worried

about the impact on wildlife if trees in forests were being

cut down to generate electricity?

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Very worried 44%

Fairly worried 41%

Not very worried 8%

Not at all worried 2%

Don't know 5%

The UK government recognises 'biomass' as a form of

renewable energy and therefore it qualifies for public

subsidies as part of the UK's renewable energy strategy.

This means that the UK government gives energy

suppliers money (via a tax on UK energy bills) to help

towards the cost of producing renewable energy.

Power stations that burn wood are often entitled to these

subsides.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following

statement?

LCENB_Q4_1. The UK government should subsidise

power stations to generate electricity by burning wood

biomass as part of the UK renewable energy strategy

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Strongly agree 3%

Tend to agree 20%

Tend to disagree 35%

Strongly disagree 20%

Don't know 21%

Working full

time

Working part

time

ALL

WORKERS

(NET)

Full time

studentRetired Unemployed

Not working/

Other

Married/ Civil

Partnership

Living as

married

Separated/

DivorcedWidowed Never Married

Working Status Marital Status

741 256 997 102 634 161 389 1053 264 233 84 645

753 265 1018 122 564 170 408 1013 274 226 76 691

41% 47% 43% 49% 42% 49% 49% 41% 44% 50% 46% 47%

42% 37% 41% 39% 45% 36% 37% 44% 41% 38% 36% 38%

9% 8% 9% 7% 9% 6% 6% 10% 5% 5% 9% 7%

2% 2% 2% 2% 1% 2% 2% 2% 2% 1% 3% 1%

6% 6% 6% 3% 3% 8% 7% 4% 8% 5% 7% 6%

741 256 997 102 634 161 389 1053 264 233 84 645

753 265 1018 122 564 170 408 1013 274 226 76 691

4% 2% 4% 4% 2% 4% 3% 3% 6% 3% 2% 2%

22% 21% 22% 23% 21% 15% 14% 21% 22% 13% 17% 20%

34% 35% 34% 35% 37% 29% 36% 36% 31% 41% 36% 33%

20% 21% 20% 16% 21% 24% 20% 21% 16% 22% 18% 21%

19% 21% 20% 23% 19% 29% 26% 19% 25% 20% 27% 24%

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

LCENB_Q7a. To what extent, if at all, are you worried

about the impact on wildlife if trees in forests were being

cut down to generate electricity?

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Very worried 44%

Fairly worried 41%

Not very worried 8%

Not at all worried 2%

Don't know 5%

The UK government recognises 'biomass' as a form of

renewable energy and therefore it qualifies for public

subsidies as part of the UK's renewable energy strategy.

This means that the UK government gives energy

suppliers money (via a tax on UK energy bills) to help

towards the cost of producing renewable energy.

Power stations that burn wood are often entitled to these

subsides.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following

statement?

LCENB_Q4_1. The UK government should subsidise

power stations to generate electricity by burning wood

biomass as part of the UK renewable energy strategy

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Strongly agree 3%

Tend to agree 20%

Tend to disagree 35%

Strongly disagree 20%

Don't know 21%

0 1 2 3+

ALL WITH

CHILDREN IN

HOUSEHOLD

(NET)

Refused

Parent/

guardian (any

age)

Not parent/

guardian

4 years and

under5 to 11 years 12 to 16 years 17 to 18 years

18 years and

under

Children in Household Parent/ Guardian

1662 261 231 86 578 43 1304 979 188 266 216 77 545

1631 277 238 91 606 46 1268 1015 202 275 221 79 565

46% 49% 39% 36% 43% 22% 43% 47% 41% 40% 40% 39% 41%

41% 39% 42% 36% 40% 28% 42% 39% 38% 40% 43% 42% 40%

8% 5% 11% 12% 8% 7% 9% 7% 8% 9% 10% 15% 9%

1% 2% 1% 4% 2% 7% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 1% 2%

4% 7% 7% 12% 7% 36% 5% 5% 11% 9% 5% 4% 8%

1662 261 231 86 578 43 1304 979 188 266 216 77 545

1631 277 238 91 606 46 1268 1015 202 275 221 79 565

3% 4% 4% 9% 5% 7% 4% 2% 5% 6% 3% 4% 5%

19% 22% 23% 22% 22% 8% 20% 20% 21% 22% 24% 24% 22%

37% 31% 33% 30% 32% 29% 34% 36% 28% 29% 35% 37% 32%

22% 17% 18% 18% 18% 12% 19% 21% 16% 17% 20% 17% 17%

20% 27% 21% 21% 24% 44% 22% 20% 31% 25% 17% 18% 23%

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

LCENB_Q7a. To what extent, if at all, are you worried

about the impact on wildlife if trees in forests were being

cut down to generate electricity?

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Very worried 44%

Fairly worried 41%

Not very worried 8%

Not at all worried 2%

Don't know 5%

The UK government recognises 'biomass' as a form of

renewable energy and therefore it qualifies for public

subsidies as part of the UK's renewable energy strategy.

This means that the UK government gives energy

suppliers money (via a tax on UK energy bills) to help

towards the cost of producing renewable energy.

Power stations that burn wood are often entitled to these

subsides.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following

statement?

LCENB_Q4_1. The UK government should subsidise

power stations to generate electricity by burning wood

biomass as part of the UK renewable energy strategy

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Strongly agree 3%

Tend to agree 20%

Tend to disagree 35%

Strongly disagree 20%

Don't know 21%

Over 18 years

Parent/ Guardian

838

783

43%

43%

9%

1%

3%

838

783

3%

19%

36%

21%

21%

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

LCENB_Q7a. To what extent, if at all, are you worried

about the impact on wildlife if trees in forests were being

cut down to generate electricity?

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Very worried 44%

Fairly worried 41%

Not very worried 8%

Not at all worried 2%

Don't know 5%

The UK government recognises 'biomass' as a form of

renewable energy and therefore it qualifies for public

subsidies as part of the UK's renewable energy strategy.

This means that the UK government gives energy

suppliers money (via a tax on UK energy bills) to help

towards the cost of producing renewable energy.

Power stations that burn wood are often entitled to these

subsides.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following

statement?

LCENB_Q4_1. The UK government should subsidise

power stations to generate electricity by burning wood

biomass as part of the UK renewable energy strategy

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Strongly agree 3%

Tend to agree 20%

Tend to disagree 35%

Strongly disagree 20%

Don't know 21%

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Instagram SnapchatFacebook

MessengerWhatsApp Skype

Social Media/ Messaging service (within the last month)

1609 769 388 314 786 305 1386 1440 298

1620 789 384 317 828 339 1411 1467 295

46% 47% 49% 53% 49% 50% 47% 47% 50%

40% 40% 41% 38% 37% 38% 40% 39% 36%

7% 7% 6% 5% 6% 6% 7% 7% 9%

1% 1% 0% 1% 1% 2% 1% 1% 2%

5% 5% 4% 3% 7% 4% 6% 5% 3%

1609 769 388 314 786 305 1386 1440 298

1620 789 384 317 828 339 1411 1467 295

3% 2% 3% 4% 3% 4% 3% 3% 2%

19% 19% 20% 18% 21% 21% 19% 19% 19%

36% 37% 40% 34% 33% 33% 35% 37% 40%

21% 23% 21% 21% 20% 17% 22% 19% 25%

21% 19% 15% 22% 23% 24% 21% 21% 14%

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

Male Female 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55+ ABC1 C2DE

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

Gender Age Social Grade

LCENB_Q5. For the following question, by 'promote', we

mean publicly supporting these energy sources. This

could be through advocating for their use, or creating

policies that make their use more favourable.

Which, if any, of the following renewable energy sources

do you think the government should promote in the UK?

(Please select all that apply. If you do not believe the

government should promote any renewable energy

sources then please select the 'Not applicable' option)

Unweighted base 2283 1117 1166 214 313 395 373 988 1339 944

Base: All GB adults 2283 1107 1176 253 335 416 374 905 1301 982

Wind power 80% 80% 80% 77% 80% 81% 83% 79% 83% 77%

Solar power 82% 83% 81% 77% 79% 79% 84% 84% 84% 78%

Hydroelectric power 71% 78% 64% 69% 70% 68% 74% 71% 76% 64%

Biomass using waste crop residues (e.g. straw) 55% 53% 56% 48% 49% 50% 57% 59% 56% 53%

Biomass using food, garden and waste wood from home or

industry58% 55% 60% 55% 53% 50% 60% 63% 61% 54%

Biomass using British trees 8% 10% 6% 4% 3% 7% 9% 10% 8% 8%

Biomass using trees shipped in from overseas forests 3% 4% 2% 2% 3% 3% 2% 3% 3% 3%

Other 6% 9% 3% 9% 3% 6% 6% 5% 7% 4%

Don't know 7% 5% 10% 7% 8% 10% 6% 6% 6% 9%

Not applicable - I do not believe the government should

promote any renewable energy sources3% 3% 3% 5% 3% 3% 2% 2% 2% 4%

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

LCENB_Q5. For the following question, by 'promote', we

mean publicly supporting these energy sources. This

could be through advocating for their use, or creating

policies that make their use more favourable.

Which, if any, of the following renewable energy sources

do you think the government should promote in the UK?

(Please select all that apply. If you do not believe the

government should promote any renewable energy

sources then please select the 'Not applicable' option)

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Wind power 80%

Solar power 82%

Hydroelectric power 71%

Biomass using waste crop residues (e.g. straw) 55%

Biomass using food, garden and waste wood from home or

industry58%

Biomass using British trees 8%

Biomass using trees shipped in from overseas forests 3%

Other 6%

Don't know 7%

Not applicable - I do not believe the government should

promote any renewable energy sources3%

North Midlands East London South England (NET) Wales Scotland

Region

542 374 205 293 560 1974 119 190

546 377 196 308 546 1973 112 199

80% 77% 84% 79% 82% 80% 75% 80%

81% 79% 84% 80% 84% 82% 81% 82%

71% 68% 70% 70% 70% 70% 75% 74%

58% 54% 47% 52% 57% 55% 52% 54%

61% 54% 52% 57% 62% 58% 54% 57%

9% 8% 9% 7% 8% 8% 7% 6%

3% 2% 2% 3% 3% 3% 4% 1%

5% 5% 6% 5% 6% 5% 6% 7%

8% 9% 4% 7% 7% 7% 8% 7%

3% 4% 3% 2% 3% 3% 3% 2%

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

LCENB_Q5. For the following question, by 'promote', we

mean publicly supporting these energy sources. This

could be through advocating for their use, or creating

policies that make their use more favourable.

Which, if any, of the following renewable energy sources

do you think the government should promote in the UK?

(Please select all that apply. If you do not believe the

government should promote any renewable energy

sources then please select the 'Not applicable' option)

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Wind power 80%

Solar power 82%

Hydroelectric power 71%

Biomass using waste crop residues (e.g. straw) 55%

Biomass using food, garden and waste wood from home or

industry58%

Biomass using British trees 8%

Biomass using trees shipped in from overseas forests 3%

Other 6%

Don't know 7%

Not applicable - I do not believe the government should

promote any renewable energy sources3%

North East North WestYorkshire and

the HumberEast Midlands West Midlands

East of

EnglandLondon South East South West England (NET) Wales Scotland

Government Region

103 248 191 190 184 205 293 342 218 1974 119 190

105 249 191 191 186 196 308 337 209 1973 112 199

85% 76% 84% 79% 75% 84% 79% 82% 83% 80% 75% 80%

83% 80% 82% 80% 78% 84% 80% 82% 88% 82% 81% 82%

72% 72% 70% 72% 63% 70% 70% 69% 72% 70% 75% 74%

54% 62% 54% 57% 51% 47% 52% 55% 60% 55% 52% 54%

58% 65% 57% 53% 56% 52% 57% 60% 65% 58% 54% 57%

7% 10% 8% 8% 8% 9% 7% 7% 8% 8% 7% 6%

2% 4% 4% 2% 3% 2% 3% 3% 4% 3% 4% 1%

5% 6% 5% 4% 6% 6% 5% 6% 5% 5% 6% 7%

6% 10% 5% 10% 9% 4% 7% 8% 5% 7% 8% 7%

3% 1% 4% 5% 2% 3% 2% 3% 3% 3% 3% 2%

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

LCENB_Q5. For the following question, by 'promote', we

mean publicly supporting these energy sources. This

could be through advocating for their use, or creating

policies that make their use more favourable.

Which, if any, of the following renewable energy sources

do you think the government should promote in the UK?

(Please select all that apply. If you do not believe the

government should promote any renewable energy

sources then please select the 'Not applicable' option)

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Wind power 80%

Solar power 82%

Hydroelectric power 71%

Biomass using waste crop residues (e.g. straw) 55%

Biomass using food, garden and waste wood from home or

industry58%

Biomass using British trees 8%

Biomass using trees shipped in from overseas forests 3%

Other 6%

Don't know 7%

Not applicable - I do not believe the government should

promote any renewable energy sources3%

Working full

time

Working part

time

ALL

WORKERS

(NET)

Full time

studentRetired Unemployed

Not working/

Other

Married/ Civil

Partnership

Living as

married

Separated/

DivorcedWidowed Never Married

Working Status Marital Status

741 256 997 102 634 161 389 1053 264 233 84 645

753 265 1018 122 564 170 408 1013 274 226 76 691

83% 80% 83% 82% 77% 74% 80% 81% 78% 82% 72% 80%

84% 81% 83% 83% 82% 75% 81% 84% 79% 82% 78% 81%

74% 69% 73% 74% 68% 61% 72% 73% 64% 72% 60% 71%

52% 53% 53% 52% 59% 49% 58% 58% 51% 60% 59% 50%

56% 59% 57% 63% 62% 51% 56% 60% 57% 61% 55% 54%

7% 6% 7% 8% 10% 7% 6% 10% 7% 6% 5% 6%

3% 3% 3% 2% 3% 2% 2% 3% 3% 2% 3% 2%

6% 5% 6% 10% 5% 7% 5% 5% 3% 4% 4% 8%

7% 6% 6% 7% 7% 10% 9% 6% 8% 7% 11% 9%

2% 4% 2% 2% 3% 7% 3% 2% 4% 2% 6% 3%

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

LCENB_Q5. For the following question, by 'promote', we

mean publicly supporting these energy sources. This

could be through advocating for their use, or creating

policies that make their use more favourable.

Which, if any, of the following renewable energy sources

do you think the government should promote in the UK?

(Please select all that apply. If you do not believe the

government should promote any renewable energy

sources then please select the 'Not applicable' option)

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Wind power 80%

Solar power 82%

Hydroelectric power 71%

Biomass using waste crop residues (e.g. straw) 55%

Biomass using food, garden and waste wood from home or

industry58%

Biomass using British trees 8%

Biomass using trees shipped in from overseas forests 3%

Other 6%

Don't know 7%

Not applicable - I do not believe the government should

promote any renewable energy sources3%

0 1 2 3+

ALL WITH

CHILDREN IN

HOUSEHOLD

(NET)

Refused

Parent/

guardian (any

age)

Not parent/

guardian

4 years and

under5 to 11 years 12 to 16 years 17 to 18 years

18 years and

under

Children in Household Parent/ Guardian

1662 261 231 86 578 43 1304 979 188 266 216 77 545

1631 277 238 91 606 46 1268 1015 202 275 221 79 565

80% 81% 86% 74% 82% 47% 79% 82% 76% 78% 85% 88% 81%

83% 80% 84% 70% 80% 45% 80% 84% 71% 75% 84% 85% 78%

72% 69% 72% 64% 70% 40% 67% 75% 61% 64% 73% 67% 67%

56% 54% 52% 45% 52% 29% 55% 54% 48% 50% 60% 57% 53%

60% 55% 56% 50% 55% 36% 58% 58% 47% 50% 62% 61% 55%

8% 6% 11% 11% 8% 3% 9% 6% 3% 8% 12% 15% 9%

3% 4% 2% 4% 3% 2% 4% 2% 6% 3% 3% - 4%

6% 4% 5% 3% 4% 2% 5% 7% 2% 4% 3% 7% 4%

6% 10% 6% 15% 9% 23% 8% 6% 10% 11% 9% 6% 10%

3% 2% 1% - 2% 10% 2% 4% 4% 2% 1% - 2%

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

LCENB_Q5. For the following question, by 'promote', we

mean publicly supporting these energy sources. This

could be through advocating for their use, or creating

policies that make their use more favourable.

Which, if any, of the following renewable energy sources

do you think the government should promote in the UK?

(Please select all that apply. If you do not believe the

government should promote any renewable energy

sources then please select the 'Not applicable' option)

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Wind power 80%

Solar power 82%

Hydroelectric power 71%

Biomass using waste crop residues (e.g. straw) 55%

Biomass using food, garden and waste wood from home or

industry58%

Biomass using British trees 8%

Biomass using trees shipped in from overseas forests 3%

Other 6%

Don't know 7%

Not applicable - I do not believe the government should

promote any renewable energy sources3%

Over 18 years

Parent/ Guardian

838

783

78%

83%

69%

57%

62%

9%

3%

5%

7%

2%

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GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

LCENB_Q5. For the following question, by 'promote', we

mean publicly supporting these energy sources. This

could be through advocating for their use, or creating

policies that make their use more favourable.

Which, if any, of the following renewable energy sources

do you think the government should promote in the UK?

(Please select all that apply. If you do not believe the

government should promote any renewable energy

sources then please select the 'Not applicable' option)

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Wind power 80%

Solar power 82%

Hydroelectric power 71%

Biomass using waste crop residues (e.g. straw) 55%

Biomass using food, garden and waste wood from home or

industry58%

Biomass using British trees 8%

Biomass using trees shipped in from overseas forests 3%

Other 6%

Don't know 7%

Not applicable - I do not believe the government should

promote any renewable energy sources3%

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Instagram SnapchatFacebook

MessengerWhatsApp Skype

Social Media/ Messaging service (within the last month)

1609 769 388 314 786 305 1386 1440 298

1620 789 384 317 828 339 1411 1467 295

82% 85% 90% 86% 82% 82% 83% 83% 87%

83% 86% 92% 88% 83% 82% 84% 84% 89%

71% 76% 82% 74% 71% 69% 72% 72% 79%

54% 54% 60% 58% 54% 54% 55% 55% 53%

58% 58% 66% 69% 58% 57% 59% 59% 60%

7% 6% 7% 8% 6% 4% 7% 7% 7%

2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 3% 1%

5% 7% 9% 5% 6% 7% 5% 5% 10%

8% 6% 3% 5% 8% 8% 7% 7% 3%

2% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2%

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

Male Female 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55+ ABC1 C2DE

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

Gender Age Social Grade

JLE_q1. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the

following statement?

"As the UK coronavirus lockdown is eased, we should aim

to preserve the positive impact on improved air quality and

lower pollution levels by switching to energy sources with

no associated air pollution emissions"

Unweighted base 2283 1117 1166 214 313 395 373 988 1339 944

Base: All GB adults 2283 1107 1176 253 335 416 374 905 1301 982

Strongly agree 50% 48% 53% 59% 57% 52% 51% 45% 53% 47%

Tend to agree 32% 33% 31% 23% 26% 28% 32% 38% 32% 32%

Neither agree nor disagree 10% 11% 9% 4% 7% 11% 12% 12% 9% 11%

Tend to disagree 2% 3% 1% 4% 2% 1% 1% 2% 2% 2%

Strongly disagree 1% 2% 0% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%

Don't know 5% 3% 6% 8% 7% 7% 3% 3% 3% 7%

Thinking about the coronavirus lockdown…

To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the

following statements? (Please select one option on each

row)

JLE_q2_1. Lockdown has made me more likely to consider

taking steps to reduce my energy bills in the next 12

months

Unweighted base 2283 1117 1166 214 313 395 373 988 1339 944

Base: All GB adults 2283 1107 1176 253 335 416 374 905 1301 982

Strongly agree 14% 11% 16% 17% 22% 13% 14% 10% 14% 14%

Tend to agree 29% 28% 29% 28% 31% 28% 28% 28% 30% 27%

Neither agree nor disagree 37% 38% 36% 18% 27% 37% 38% 46% 36% 38%

Tend to disagree 8% 9% 7% 7% 7% 10% 9% 8% 8% 8%

Strongly disagree 4% 5% 3% 3% 3% 3% 5% 4% 4% 4%

Don't know 3% 2% 3% 5% 3% 4% 4% 1% 2% 4%

Not applicable - this doesn't apply to me 6% 6% 5% 22% 6% 4% 3% 2% 5% 6%

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

JLE_q1. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the

following statement?

"As the UK coronavirus lockdown is eased, we should aim

to preserve the positive impact on improved air quality and

lower pollution levels by switching to energy sources with

no associated air pollution emissions"

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Strongly agree 50%

Tend to agree 32%

Neither agree nor disagree 10%

Tend to disagree 2%

Strongly disagree 1%

Don't know 5%

Thinking about the coronavirus lockdown…

To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the

following statements? (Please select one option on each

row)

JLE_q2_1. Lockdown has made me more likely to consider

taking steps to reduce my energy bills in the next 12

months

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Strongly agree 14%

Tend to agree 29%

Neither agree nor disagree 37%

Tend to disagree 8%

Strongly disagree 4%

Don't know 3%

Not applicable - this doesn't apply to me 6%

North Midlands East London South England (NET) Wales Scotland

Region

542 374 205 293 560 1974 119 190

546 377 196 308 546 1973 112 199

50% 51% 44% 51% 52% 50% 55% 49%

31% 28% 41% 30% 32% 32% 26% 36%

12% 12% 8% 9% 9% 10% 8% 9%

2% 2% 1% 4% 1% 2% 3% 1%

1% 1% 1% 0% 1% 1% 1% 1%

4% 6% 4% 5% 4% 5% 8% 4%

542 374 205 293 560 1974 119 190

546 377 196 308 546 1973 112 199

14% 15% 11% 15% 13% 14% 17% 14%

31% 29% 25% 28% 29% 29% 26% 27%

37% 35% 41% 40% 35% 37% 36% 36%

8% 7% 10% 6% 8% 8% 8% 11%

4% 6% 3% 5% 3% 4% 2% 3%

2% 3% 3% 1% 4% 3% 5% 2%

4% 4% 7% 5% 7% 5% 6% 8%

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

JLE_q1. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the

following statement?

"As the UK coronavirus lockdown is eased, we should aim

to preserve the positive impact on improved air quality and

lower pollution levels by switching to energy sources with

no associated air pollution emissions"

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Strongly agree 50%

Tend to agree 32%

Neither agree nor disagree 10%

Tend to disagree 2%

Strongly disagree 1%

Don't know 5%

Thinking about the coronavirus lockdown…

To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the

following statements? (Please select one option on each

row)

JLE_q2_1. Lockdown has made me more likely to consider

taking steps to reduce my energy bills in the next 12

months

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Strongly agree 14%

Tend to agree 29%

Neither agree nor disagree 37%

Tend to disagree 8%

Strongly disagree 4%

Don't know 3%

Not applicable - this doesn't apply to me 6%

North East North WestYorkshire and

the HumberEast Midlands West Midlands

East of

EnglandLondon South East South West England (NET) Wales Scotland

Government Region

103 248 191 190 184 205 293 342 218 1974 119 190

105 249 191 191 186 196 308 337 209 1973 112 199

50% 51% 49% 54% 47% 44% 51% 54% 50% 50% 55% 49%

25% 31% 34% 25% 32% 41% 30% 30% 37% 32% 26% 36%

19% 10% 10% 11% 13% 8% 9% 10% 7% 10% 8% 9%

3% 2% 2% 3% 2% 1% 4% 1% 1% 2% 3% 1%

1% 1% - 1% 2% 1% 0% 2% 1% 1% 1% 1%

2% 5% 5% 6% 5% 4% 5% 4% 5% 5% 8% 4%

103 248 191 190 184 205 293 342 218 1974 119 190

105 249 191 191 186 196 308 337 209 1973 112 199

17% 14% 12% 14% 17% 11% 15% 15% 11% 14% 17% 14%

31% 32% 29% 29% 29% 25% 28% 30% 28% 29% 26% 27%

33% 37% 40% 34% 36% 41% 40% 31% 43% 37% 36% 36%

8% 7% 9% 8% 7% 10% 6% 9% 7% 8% 8% 11%

5% 4% 3% 6% 6% 3% 5% 4% 2% 4% 2% 3%

- 2% 2% 3% 3% 3% 1% 4% 4% 3% 5% 2%

5% 4% 4% 6% 2% 7% 5% 9% 5% 5% 6% 8%

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

JLE_q1. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the

following statement?

"As the UK coronavirus lockdown is eased, we should aim

to preserve the positive impact on improved air quality and

lower pollution levels by switching to energy sources with

no associated air pollution emissions"

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Strongly agree 50%

Tend to agree 32%

Neither agree nor disagree 10%

Tend to disagree 2%

Strongly disagree 1%

Don't know 5%

Thinking about the coronavirus lockdown…

To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the

following statements? (Please select one option on each

row)

JLE_q2_1. Lockdown has made me more likely to consider

taking steps to reduce my energy bills in the next 12

months

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Strongly agree 14%

Tend to agree 29%

Neither agree nor disagree 37%

Tend to disagree 8%

Strongly disagree 4%

Don't know 3%

Not applicable - this doesn't apply to me 6%

Working full

time

Working part

time

ALL

WORKERS

(NET)

Full time

studentRetired Unemployed

Not working/

Other

Married/ Civil

Partnership

Living as

married

Separated/

DivorcedWidowed Never Married

Working Status Marital Status

741 256 997 102 634 161 389 1053 264 233 84 645

753 265 1018 122 564 170 408 1013 274 226 76 691

52% 55% 53% 62% 41% 51% 53% 48% 48% 49% 42% 57%

32% 28% 31% 23% 41% 27% 27% 35% 34% 34% 29% 27%

9% 9% 9% 6% 12% 9% 11% 12% 7% 12% 14% 7%

2% 2% 2% 3% 2% - 2% 2% 1% 1% 3% 3%

1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 1% 2% 0% 3% 1%

4% 5% 4% 5% 3% 10% 7% 3% 8% 4% 10% 6%

741 256 997 102 634 161 389 1053 264 233 84 645

753 265 1018 122 564 170 408 1013 274 226 76 691

15% 16% 15% 12% 8% 19% 19% 12% 17% 14% 10% 17%

30% 29% 30% 29% 27% 26% 29% 31% 27% 30% 28% 26%

34% 39% 36% 17% 49% 36% 31% 42% 35% 36% 49% 30%

11% 8% 10% 7% 8% 4% 5% 8% 8% 9% 8% 9%

4% 2% 3% 4% 5% 5% 4% 4% 7% 4% 3% 3%

4% 2% 3% 3% 1% 3% 4% 2% 2% 2% 1% 4%

3% 4% 3% 29% 3% 8% 9% 2% 5% 4% - 12%

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

JLE_q1. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the

following statement?

"As the UK coronavirus lockdown is eased, we should aim

to preserve the positive impact on improved air quality and

lower pollution levels by switching to energy sources with

no associated air pollution emissions"

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Strongly agree 50%

Tend to agree 32%

Neither agree nor disagree 10%

Tend to disagree 2%

Strongly disagree 1%

Don't know 5%

Thinking about the coronavirus lockdown…

To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the

following statements? (Please select one option on each

row)

JLE_q2_1. Lockdown has made me more likely to consider

taking steps to reduce my energy bills in the next 12

months

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Strongly agree 14%

Tend to agree 29%

Neither agree nor disagree 37%

Tend to disagree 8%

Strongly disagree 4%

Don't know 3%

Not applicable - this doesn't apply to me 6%

0 1 2 3+

ALL WITH

CHILDREN IN

HOUSEHOLD

(NET)

Refused

Parent/

guardian (any

age)

Not parent/

guardian

4 years and

under5 to 11 years 12 to 16 years 17 to 18 years

18 years and

under

Children in Household Parent/ Guardian

1662 261 231 86 578 43 1304 979 188 266 216 77 545

1631 277 238 91 606 46 1268 1015 202 275 221 79 565

51% 50% 53% 47% 51% 30% 46% 57% 47% 45% 49% 54% 48%

32% 34% 32% 25% 32% 24% 36% 27% 29% 35% 33% 33% 32%

10% 8% 9% 15% 10% 16% 12% 8% 12% 10% 13% 10% 11%

2% 1% 1% 2% 1% 2% 2% 2% 3% 0% - - 1%

1% - - - - - 1% 1% - 0% - - 0%

3% 7% 5% 11% 7% 28% 5% 5% 9% 8% 4% 3% 7%

1662 261 231 86 578 43 1304 979 188 266 216 77 545

1631 277 238 91 606 46 1268 1015 202 275 221 79 565

13% 16% 21% 17% 18% 11% 13% 15% 20% 17% 15% 12% 16%

28% 34% 29% 26% 31% 26% 30% 27% 32% 29% 29% 25% 31%

39% 28% 37% 33% 32% 15% 41% 33% 33% 34% 36% 45% 34%

9% 7% 5% 9% 6% 15% 8% 9% 6% 8% 10% 10% 8%

4% 4% 1% 7% 3% - 4% 4% 2% 4% 6% - 4%

2% 4% 2% 5% 3% 12% 2% 3% 3% 6% 1% 6% 4%

5% 7% 4% 3% 5% 21% 2% 10% 4% 3% 2% 2% 3%

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

JLE_q1. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the

following statement?

"As the UK coronavirus lockdown is eased, we should aim

to preserve the positive impact on improved air quality and

lower pollution levels by switching to energy sources with

no associated air pollution emissions"

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Strongly agree 50%

Tend to agree 32%

Neither agree nor disagree 10%

Tend to disagree 2%

Strongly disagree 1%

Don't know 5%

Thinking about the coronavirus lockdown…

To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the

following statements? (Please select one option on each

row)

JLE_q2_1. Lockdown has made me more likely to consider

taking steps to reduce my energy bills in the next 12

months

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Strongly agree 14%

Tend to agree 29%

Neither agree nor disagree 37%

Tend to disagree 8%

Strongly disagree 4%

Don't know 3%

Not applicable - this doesn't apply to me 6%

Over 18 years

Parent/ Guardian

838

783

44%

38%

12%

2%

1%

3%

838

783

11%

30%

45%

7%

4%

1%

2%

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

JLE_q1. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the

following statement?

"As the UK coronavirus lockdown is eased, we should aim

to preserve the positive impact on improved air quality and

lower pollution levels by switching to energy sources with

no associated air pollution emissions"

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Strongly agree 50%

Tend to agree 32%

Neither agree nor disagree 10%

Tend to disagree 2%

Strongly disagree 1%

Don't know 5%

Thinking about the coronavirus lockdown…

To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the

following statements? (Please select one option on each

row)

JLE_q2_1. Lockdown has made me more likely to consider

taking steps to reduce my energy bills in the next 12

months

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Strongly agree 14%

Tend to agree 29%

Neither agree nor disagree 37%

Tend to disagree 8%

Strongly disagree 4%

Don't know 3%

Not applicable - this doesn't apply to me 6%

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Instagram SnapchatFacebook

MessengerWhatsApp Skype

Social Media/ Messaging service (within the last month)

1609 769 388 314 786 305 1386 1440 298

1620 789 384 317 828 339 1411 1467 295

53% 59% 64% 65% 60% 60% 56% 55% 64%

31% 28% 28% 26% 27% 27% 30% 30% 25%

9% 7% 4% 6% 5% 5% 8% 8% 6%

2% 2% 1% 1% 1% 2% 2% 2% 3%

1% 1% 1% 0% 1% 0% 1% 1% 1%

4% 4% 2% 2% 6% 6% 4% 4% 1%

1609 769 388 314 786 305 1386 1440 298

1620 789 384 317 828 339 1411 1467 295

15% 15% 18% 24% 19% 20% 17% 17% 21%

28% 28% 35% 34% 29% 27% 29% 30% 28%

37% 34% 31% 28% 29% 24% 33% 34% 32%

8% 9% 8% 6% 8% 8% 8% 8% 9%

4% 4% 2% 2% 3% 2% 3% 4% 5%

2% 3% 2% 1% 4% 4% 2% 3% 2%

6% 7% 3% 5% 8% 15% 6% 5% 3%

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

Male Female 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55+ ABC1 C2DE

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

Gender Age Social Grade

JLE_q2_2. Lockdown has made me expect to need to

reduce my overall household spending in the next 12

months

Unweighted base 2283 1117 1166 214 313 395 373 988 1339 944

Base: All GB adults 2283 1107 1176 253 335 416 374 905 1301 982

Strongly agree 22% 17% 26% 28% 33% 23% 20% 16% 23% 20%

Tend to agree 35% 35% 36% 33% 37% 39% 36% 33% 37% 33%

Neither agree nor disagree 28% 31% 25% 14% 16% 23% 30% 38% 25% 32%

Tend to disagree 6% 6% 5% 4% 4% 6% 5% 7% 6% 5%

Strongly disagree 3% 4% 3% 5% 3% 2% 3% 4% 4% 2%

Don't know 2% 2% 2% 4% 3% 2% 3% 1% 2% 2%

Not applicable - this doesn't apply to me 4% 5% 3% 12% 4% 4% 4% 2% 3% 5%

How much more or less aware would you say you have

become of each of the following since the start of

lockdown (i.e. since 23rd March 2020) compared to before

lockdown, or are you just as aware as before? (Please

select the option that best applies on each row)

JLE_q3_1. The importance of taking steps to reduce my

carbon footprint

Unweighted base 2283 1117 1166 214 313 395 373 988 1339 944

Base: All GB adults 2283 1107 1176 253 335 416 374 905 1301 982

Much more aware than before 10% 8% 11% 14% 13% 9% 8% 8% 10% 9%

Somewhat more aware than before 22% 19% 24% 25% 23% 24% 20% 20% 23% 21%

Just as aware as before 63% 67% 59% 52% 58% 59% 66% 68% 63% 63%

Somewhat less aware than before 1% 1% 1% 2% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%

Much less aware than before 1% 1% 0% 1% 0% 1% 1% 0% 1% 1%

Don't know 4% 4% 5% 7% 5% 7% 4% 2% 3% 5%

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

JLE_q2_2. Lockdown has made me expect to need to

reduce my overall household spending in the next 12

months

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Strongly agree 22%

Tend to agree 35%

Neither agree nor disagree 28%

Tend to disagree 6%

Strongly disagree 3%

Don't know 2%

Not applicable - this doesn't apply to me 4%

How much more or less aware would you say you have

become of each of the following since the start of

lockdown (i.e. since 23rd March 2020) compared to before

lockdown, or are you just as aware as before? (Please

select the option that best applies on each row)

JLE_q3_1. The importance of taking steps to reduce my

carbon footprint

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Much more aware than before 10%

Somewhat more aware than before 22%

Just as aware as before 63%

Somewhat less aware than before 1%

Much less aware than before 1%

Don't know 4%

North Midlands East London South England (NET) Wales Scotland

Region

542 374 205 293 560 1974 119 190

546 377 196 308 546 1973 112 199

21% 23% 18% 23% 20% 21% 26% 26%

38% 30% 35% 36% 37% 36% 31% 31%

30% 28% 28% 24% 28% 28% 28% 31%

5% 8% 9% 7% 4% 6% 6% 2%

2% 5% 3% 4% 3% 3% 2% 3%

1% 2% 3% 2% 3% 2% 4% 1%

3% 4% 4% 4% 5% 4% 3% 5%

542 374 205 293 560 1974 119 190

546 377 196 308 546 1973 112 199

10% 10% 9% 12% 9% 10% 12% 5%

21% 20% 23% 25% 20% 22% 21% 24%

65% 63% 63% 55% 64% 63% 59% 67%

0% 1% 0% 3% 1% 1% 2% 0%

1% 0% 0% - 1% 1% - 0%

3% 5% 4% 4% 4% 4% 6% 4%

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GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

JLE_q2_2. Lockdown has made me expect to need to

reduce my overall household spending in the next 12

months

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Strongly agree 22%

Tend to agree 35%

Neither agree nor disagree 28%

Tend to disagree 6%

Strongly disagree 3%

Don't know 2%

Not applicable - this doesn't apply to me 4%

How much more or less aware would you say you have

become of each of the following since the start of

lockdown (i.e. since 23rd March 2020) compared to before

lockdown, or are you just as aware as before? (Please

select the option that best applies on each row)

JLE_q3_1. The importance of taking steps to reduce my

carbon footprint

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Much more aware than before 10%

Somewhat more aware than before 22%

Just as aware as before 63%

Somewhat less aware than before 1%

Much less aware than before 1%

Don't know 4%

North East North WestYorkshire and

the HumberEast Midlands West Midlands

East of

EnglandLondon South East South West England (NET) Wales Scotland

Government Region

103 248 191 190 184 205 293 342 218 1974 119 190

105 249 191 191 186 196 308 337 209 1973 112 199

25% 20% 19% 21% 24% 18% 23% 21% 18% 21% 26% 26%

33% 41% 37% 30% 31% 35% 36% 39% 34% 36% 31% 31%

27% 29% 33% 28% 28% 28% 24% 23% 36% 28% 28% 31%

8% 3% 6% 9% 7% 9% 7% 4% 4% 6% 6% 2%

3% 3% 1% 5% 5% 3% 4% 3% 2% 3% 2% 3%

- 1% 1% 3% 1% 3% 2% 3% 3% 2% 4% 1%

4% 3% 3% 5% 3% 4% 4% 7% 3% 4% 3% 5%

103 248 191 190 184 205 293 342 218 1974 119 190

105 249 191 191 186 196 308 337 209 1973 112 199

11% 11% 7% 11% 9% 9% 12% 10% 9% 10% 12% 5%

16% 23% 21% 20% 20% 23% 25% 24% 14% 22% 21% 24%

69% 63% 66% 63% 64% 63% 55% 60% 72% 63% 59% 67%

- - 0% 0% 2% 0% 3% 1% 1% 1% 2% 0%

1% 1% - 1% - 0% - 1% 1% 1% - 0%

3% 2% 5% 6% 5% 4% 4% 5% 4% 4% 6% 4%

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GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

JLE_q2_2. Lockdown has made me expect to need to

reduce my overall household spending in the next 12

months

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Strongly agree 22%

Tend to agree 35%

Neither agree nor disagree 28%

Tend to disagree 6%

Strongly disagree 3%

Don't know 2%

Not applicable - this doesn't apply to me 4%

How much more or less aware would you say you have

become of each of the following since the start of

lockdown (i.e. since 23rd March 2020) compared to before

lockdown, or are you just as aware as before? (Please

select the option that best applies on each row)

JLE_q3_1. The importance of taking steps to reduce my

carbon footprint

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Much more aware than before 10%

Somewhat more aware than before 22%

Just as aware as before 63%

Somewhat less aware than before 1%

Much less aware than before 1%

Don't know 4%

Working full

time

Working part

time

ALL

WORKERS

(NET)

Full time

studentRetired Unemployed

Not working/

Other

Married/ Civil

Partnership

Living as

married

Separated/

DivorcedWidowed Never Married

Working Status Marital Status

741 256 997 102 634 161 389 1053 264 233 84 645

753 265 1018 122 564 170 408 1013 274 226 76 691

22% 23% 22% 23% 12% 25% 32% 19% 27% 21% 13% 24%

41% 37% 40% 34% 29% 33% 33% 36% 34% 31% 36% 35%

24% 24% 24% 12% 44% 26% 22% 32% 21% 34% 41% 22%

6% 6% 6% 3% 8% 4% 4% 6% 5% 5% 7% 5%

2% 5% 3% 5% 5% 4% 2% 3% 5% 2% 1% 4%

2% 2% 2% 4% 1% 4% 2% 1% 2% 2% 1% 3%

3% 3% 3% 19% 2% 5% 5% 2% 6% 4% 1% 7%

741 256 997 102 634 161 389 1053 264 233 84 645

753 265 1018 122 564 170 408 1013 274 226 76 691

10% 8% 10% 14% 7% 10% 11% 10% 10% 6% 6% 11%

23% 28% 24% 22% 20% 23% 17% 22% 22% 20% 21% 21%

61% 58% 60% 53% 68% 60% 66% 64% 62% 66% 65% 61%

1% 2% 1% 1% 1% - 1% 1% 2% 1% 2% 1%

1% 1% 1% 1% 1% - - 1% - 1% - 0%

4% 3% 4% 9% 3% 6% 6% 3% 5% 5% 6% 6%

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GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

JLE_q2_2. Lockdown has made me expect to need to

reduce my overall household spending in the next 12

months

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Strongly agree 22%

Tend to agree 35%

Neither agree nor disagree 28%

Tend to disagree 6%

Strongly disagree 3%

Don't know 2%

Not applicable - this doesn't apply to me 4%

How much more or less aware would you say you have

become of each of the following since the start of

lockdown (i.e. since 23rd March 2020) compared to before

lockdown, or are you just as aware as before? (Please

select the option that best applies on each row)

JLE_q3_1. The importance of taking steps to reduce my

carbon footprint

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Much more aware than before 10%

Somewhat more aware than before 22%

Just as aware as before 63%

Somewhat less aware than before 1%

Much less aware than before 1%

Don't know 4%

0 1 2 3+

ALL WITH

CHILDREN IN

HOUSEHOLD

(NET)

Refused

Parent/

guardian (any

age)

Not parent/

guardian

4 years and

under5 to 11 years 12 to 16 years 17 to 18 years

18 years and

under

Children in Household Parent/ Guardian

1662 261 231 86 578 43 1304 979 188 266 216 77 545

1631 277 238 91 606 46 1268 1015 202 275 221 79 565

19% 28% 32% 24% 29% 15% 21% 23% 28% 28% 28% 23% 27%

35% 35% 37% 42% 37% 22% 35% 35% 39% 35% 37% 35% 36%

31% 23% 22% 17% 22% 16% 32% 24% 22% 24% 22% 28% 24%

6% 3% 4% 10% 5% 10% 6% 5% 5% 6% 8% 6% 6%

3% 4% 1% 4% 2% 5% 3% 4% 2% 1% 3% 2% 2%

2% 2% 2% 4% 2% 7% 1% 3% 2% 3% 1% 3% 2%

4% 4% 2% - 3% 25% 2% 7% 2% 2% 2% 4% 3%

1662 261 231 86 578 43 1304 979 188 266 216 77 545

1631 277 238 91 606 46 1268 1015 202 275 221 79 565

9% 12% 12% 7% 11% 9% 9% 10% 7% 10% 9% 12% 10%

21% 23% 26% 28% 25% 17% 23% 20% 26% 25% 25% 26% 25%

66% 57% 56% 54% 56% 46% 62% 64% 56% 54% 60% 57% 57%

1% 1% 2% 2% 1% 2% 1% 1% 3% 1% 2% - 2%

1% - - 1% 0% - 1% 0% - 1% 1% - 0%

3% 7% 5% 8% 6% 26% 4% 5% 8% 8% 3% 6% 6%

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GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

JLE_q2_2. Lockdown has made me expect to need to

reduce my overall household spending in the next 12

months

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Strongly agree 22%

Tend to agree 35%

Neither agree nor disagree 28%

Tend to disagree 6%

Strongly disagree 3%

Don't know 2%

Not applicable - this doesn't apply to me 4%

How much more or less aware would you say you have

become of each of the following since the start of

lockdown (i.e. since 23rd March 2020) compared to before

lockdown, or are you just as aware as before? (Please

select the option that best applies on each row)

JLE_q3_1. The importance of taking steps to reduce my

carbon footprint

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Much more aware than before 10%

Somewhat more aware than before 22%

Just as aware as before 63%

Somewhat less aware than before 1%

Much less aware than before 1%

Don't know 4%

Over 18 years

Parent/ Guardian

838

783

17%

35%

37%

6%

3%

1%

2%

838

783

8%

21%

66%

1%

1%

3%

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

JLE_q2_2. Lockdown has made me expect to need to

reduce my overall household spending in the next 12

months

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Strongly agree 22%

Tend to agree 35%

Neither agree nor disagree 28%

Tend to disagree 6%

Strongly disagree 3%

Don't know 2%

Not applicable - this doesn't apply to me 4%

How much more or less aware would you say you have

become of each of the following since the start of

lockdown (i.e. since 23rd March 2020) compared to before

lockdown, or are you just as aware as before? (Please

select the option that best applies on each row)

JLE_q3_1. The importance of taking steps to reduce my

carbon footprint

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Much more aware than before 10%

Somewhat more aware than before 22%

Just as aware as before 63%

Somewhat less aware than before 1%

Much less aware than before 1%

Don't know 4%

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Instagram SnapchatFacebook

MessengerWhatsApp Skype

Social Media/ Messaging service (within the last month)

1609 769 388 314 786 305 1386 1440 298

1620 789 384 317 828 339 1411 1467 295

23% 24% 30% 34% 29% 34% 25% 25% 29%

36% 37% 40% 36% 38% 31% 37% 38% 32%

26% 23% 18% 19% 19% 17% 24% 24% 24%

5% 6% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 6%

3% 3% 3% 1% 3% 3% 2% 3% 5%

2% 2% 2% 1% 3% 2% 2% 2% 1%

4% 5% 2% 4% 5% 8% 4% 4% 3%

1609 769 388 314 786 305 1386 1440 298

1620 789 384 317 828 339 1411 1467 295

10% 11% 11% 14% 13% 14% 12% 11% 13%

22% 22% 24% 27% 25% 25% 21% 25% 22%

63% 63% 62% 55% 56% 53% 63% 60% 63%

1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 2% 1% 1% 1%

0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0%

4% 3% 2% 2% 4% 5% 4% 4% 1%

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GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

Male Female 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55+ ABC1 C2DE

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

Gender Age Social Grade

JLE_q3_2. The importance of our surroundings and the

need to take steps to protect our environment

Unweighted base 2283 1117 1166 214 313 395 373 988 1339 944

Base: All GB adults 2283 1107 1176 253 335 416 374 905 1301 982

Much more aware than before 14% 12% 16% 17% 16% 13% 12% 14% 15% 13%

Somewhat more aware than before 28% 26% 30% 34% 28% 28% 26% 27% 30% 25%

Just as aware as before 53% 58% 49% 39% 50% 52% 58% 57% 52% 55%

Somewhat less aware than before 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% - 0% 0% 1%

Much less aware than before 0% 1% 0% 1% 1% - 1% 0% 0% 1%

Don't know 4% 3% 4% 8% 5% 7% 3% 1% 3% 5%

Cell Contents (Column Percentages)

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GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

JLE_q3_2. The importance of our surroundings and the

need to take steps to protect our environment

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Much more aware than before 14%

Somewhat more aware than before 28%

Just as aware as before 53%

Somewhat less aware than before 1%

Much less aware than before 0%

Don't know 4%

Cell Contents (Column Percentages)

North Midlands East London South England (NET) Wales Scotland

Region

542 374 205 293 560 1974 119 190

546 377 196 308 546 1973 112 199

16% 14% 15% 15% 13% 14% 15% 10%

28% 26% 27% 29% 30% 28% 20% 31%

52% 55% 52% 50% 53% 53% 59% 56%

0% 1% - 2% 0% 1% 1% 0%

0% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% - -

3% 4% 4% 4% 4% 4% 6% 3%

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GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

JLE_q3_2. The importance of our surroundings and the

need to take steps to protect our environment

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Much more aware than before 14%

Somewhat more aware than before 28%

Just as aware as before 53%

Somewhat less aware than before 1%

Much less aware than before 0%

Don't know 4%

Cell Contents (Column Percentages)

North East North WestYorkshire and

the HumberEast Midlands West Midlands

East of

EnglandLondon South East South West England (NET) Wales Scotland

Government Region

103 248 191 190 184 205 293 342 218 1974 119 190

105 249 191 191 186 196 308 337 209 1973 112 199

15% 19% 12% 14% 14% 15% 15% 15% 10% 14% 15% 10%

23% 27% 31% 24% 28% 27% 29% 34% 23% 28% 20% 31%

59% 50% 51% 56% 53% 52% 50% 47% 63% 53% 59% 56%

- 0% 1% 1% 1% - 2% - 0% 1% 1% 0%

1% 1% - 1% 1% 1% 0% 1% - 0% - -

2% 2% 5% 5% 4% 4% 4% 4% 4% 4% 6% 3%

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GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

JLE_q3_2. The importance of our surroundings and the

need to take steps to protect our environment

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Much more aware than before 14%

Somewhat more aware than before 28%

Just as aware as before 53%

Somewhat less aware than before 1%

Much less aware than before 0%

Don't know 4%

Cell Contents (Column Percentages)

Working full

time

Working part

time

ALL

WORKERS

(NET)

Full time

studentRetired Unemployed

Not working/

Other

Married/ Civil

Partnership

Living as

married

Separated/

DivorcedWidowed Never Married

Working Status Marital Status

741 256 997 102 634 161 389 1053 264 233 84 645

753 265 1018 122 564 170 408 1013 274 226 76 691

14% 14% 14% 18% 12% 11% 16% 13% 16% 13% 11% 15%

28% 32% 29% 31% 27% 31% 24% 29% 28% 25% 27% 27%

53% 49% 52% 42% 59% 52% 53% 54% 50% 58% 56% 51%

1% 1% 1% - 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% - 2% 0%

1% 0% 1% 1% 0% - 0% 1% - - - 0%

4% 3% 4% 9% 2% 5% 6% 3% 5% 4% 5% 5%

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GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

JLE_q3_2. The importance of our surroundings and the

need to take steps to protect our environment

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Much more aware than before 14%

Somewhat more aware than before 28%

Just as aware as before 53%

Somewhat less aware than before 1%

Much less aware than before 0%

Don't know 4%

Cell Contents (Column Percentages)

0 1 2 3+

ALL WITH

CHILDREN IN

HOUSEHOLD

(NET)

Refused

Parent/

guardian (any

age)

Not parent/

guardian

4 years and

under5 to 11 years 12 to 16 years 17 to 18 years

18 years and

under

Children in Household Parent/ Guardian

1662 261 231 86 578 43 1304 979 188 266 216 77 545

1631 277 238 91 606 46 1268 1015 202 275 221 79 565

14% 17% 14% 15% 15% 9% 14% 15% 11% 14% 12% 11% 13%

27% 29% 32% 33% 30% 26% 28% 27% 30% 29% 32% 33% 30%

56% 48% 50% 45% 48% 32% 54% 53% 50% 47% 54% 51% 50%

1% - 0% - 0% 4% 0% 1% 1% 1% - 1% 1%

1% - - - - - 0% 0% - - - - -

2% 7% 4% 8% 6% 29% 4% 4% 8% 8% 2% 4% 6%

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YouGov / Lexington CommunicationsBiomass Survey Results

GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

JLE_q3_2. The importance of our surroundings and the

need to take steps to protect our environment

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Much more aware than before 14%

Somewhat more aware than before 28%

Just as aware as before 53%

Somewhat less aware than before 1%

Much less aware than before 0%

Don't know 4%

Cell Contents (Column Percentages)

Over 18 years

Parent/ Guardian

838

783

14%

27%

56%

0%

1%

2%

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GB18 Sample: 9th - 10th July 2020

Sample Size: 2,283 GB Adults

LCENB_Q1. By 'energy source', we mean material such as

coal, gas and wood consumed in the generation of power.

For an energy source to qualify as 'low or zero carbon', it

must reabsorb the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it

emits into the atmosphere within a certain number of

years.

How many years do you think this should be? (Please

select the option that best applies. Even if you are unsure

please give your best estimate)

Total

JLE_q3_2. The importance of our surroundings and the

need to take steps to protect our environment

Unweighted base 2283

Base: All GB adults 2283

Much more aware than before 14%

Somewhat more aware than before 28%

Just as aware as before 53%

Somewhat less aware than before 1%

Much less aware than before 0%

Don't know 4%

Cell Contents (Column Percentages)

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Instagram SnapchatFacebook

MessengerWhatsApp Skype

Social Media/ Messaging service (within the last month)

1609 769 388 314 786 305 1386 1440 298

1620 789 384 317 828 339 1411 1467 295

15% 16% 16% 18% 18% 20% 15% 16% 19%

29% 27% 33% 33% 30% 32% 28% 30% 30%

52% 53% 48% 46% 47% 42% 52% 50% 49%

0% 1% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0% 1% 1%

0% 0% - - 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

3% 3% 2% 2% 4% 5% 3% 3% 1%

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