| Citation |
Philo, G. Public opinion Energy security. 2012. |
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| Author(s) |
Philo, G. |
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| Download |
Policy_Briefing_Public_opinion_Energy_security.pdf  |
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| UKERC Report Number |
UKERC/BP/ES/2012/002 |
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| Abstract |
- Public awareness of energy security issues is low – and the issue is seen as less controversial than climate change
- Once the term is explained, however, people are concerned that it is not high enough on the political agenda
- People report that messages related to energy security are not being communicated clearly
- They feel that the responsibility for action lies with government, rather than with themselves
- People are generally supportive of renewables, but current coverage is creating uncertainty and the discourse between politicians, scientists and the media is causing people to switch off
- People are unhappy about the UK’s dependence on gas imports, with some open to nuclear power
- Scientists need to take greater responsibility for bringing energy security onto the political agenda.
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