Environment

Ipsos was commissioned by the Western Isles Development Trust (WIDT) to conduct a survey of residents views on renewable energy.

Ipsos conducted research among the general public for the Airfields Environment Trust (AET) in order to establish the mood among the British public regarding air travel and its impact on the environment. The research also examines the potential acceptability of an increase in tax on air travel. Results show:

Ipsos has released details of a major, international study for Greenpeace which reviews how, if at all, environmental factors affect the buying and choosing of computers. Public attitudes towards the computer industry and environmental waste are also assessed. As part of the study, Ipsos looked at how much more PC owners would be prepared to pay for a more environmentally friendly PC, assuming that they would have to pay about £500 for a normal computer.

A recent survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of Envirowise. A number of important findings emerged regarding waste management services, awareness and usage amongst Small and Medium Enterprises in Great Britain.

A recent Ipsos survey indicates that nearly two thirds of people are bothered by noise from neighbours. The noises that disturb people most are those from everyday living - footsteps, doors slamming and shouting. The survey finds that noise from children bothers 16% of those surveyed and noise from cars and motor bikes, as well as shouting bothers 15%. The poll, commissioned by the National Society for Clean Air (NSCA) highlights neighbour noise issues affecting people across the UK at the start of Noise Action Week (see notes).

As the Government begins its major review on the future of energy, an extensive survey published today (17th January) of the British public's attitudes towards future energy options shows that just over 50% may be prepared to accept new nuclear power stations if it would help to tackle climate change. But few actively prefer the nuclear option over alternatives such as renewable sources and greater energy efficiency. Most people believe that promoting renewable energy sources (78%), and reducing energy use through lifestyle changes and energy efficiency (76%) are better ways of tackling climate change than nuclear power.

Research among the British general public on behalf of the Nuclear Industry Association shows that most (59%) now expect nuclear energy to be part of the future mix of energy sources.

Research by MORI for EDF Energy shows that the British public places great emphasis on combating global warming: 79% agree that the most important thing is to reduce global warming by producing less carbon dioxide. They also value self sufficiency for the UK — 83% would like us to aim to be self sufficient in energy. However there is a weaker consensus over how these aims should be achieved.

MORI was commissioned by Envirowise to undertake a survey of SMEs in specific sectors (construction and various sectors of the services sector).