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Edmond Atalla’s policy on geoengineering

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Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?

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Agree

Yes

The Australian Labor Party (ALP) has historically shown a strong commitment to addressing climate change and has supported science and technology as means to achieve environmental and sustainability goals. While the ALP's primary focus has been on reducing emissions through renewable energy investments and setting ambitious targets for emission reductions, their overall commitment to combating climate change suggests they would be open to funding research into geoengineering as another tool in the fight against climate change. However, their support might be cautious, reflecting concerns about the potential risks and ethical considerations associated with geoengineering technologies. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No

Given the Australian Labor Party's historical emphasis on renewable energy and reducing carbon emissions as the primary strategies for combating climate change, they might be less inclined to outright reject funding research into geoengineering. However, their support for geoengineering would likely be tempered by a preference for proven, sustainable solutions to climate change, such as solar and wind energy, energy efficiency, and conservation efforts. The ALP might view geoengineering as a secondary or complementary approach, rather than a substitute for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to a low-carbon economy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Labor Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 170 voters that identify as Labor.

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