EU Citizens Urge Rapid Shift to Greener Fuel

A new survey shows most European Union citizens view the transition away from fossil fuels as urgent. Nearly nine in ten respondents want politicians to prioritize renewable energy sources like solar and wind.

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FILE PHOTO: Goats graze on a field next to the turbines of Czech CEZ wind park, Europe's largest on land, in Fantanele and Cogealac villages, about 250 km (155 miles) east of Bucharest in this picture taken February 8, 2013. REUTERS/Bogdan Cristel/File Photo

Three quarters of European Union citizens view the transition away from fossil fuels as urgent, backed by a survey of 23,000 people released Thursday. The findings precede upcoming climate talks and point to shifting domestic priorities. High energy costs driven by conflict in Iran have intensified public demand for renewable alternatives.