Turnbull, Frydenberg and Abbott's electorates back 50% renewables target

ReachTel poll finds majority in three Liberal-held seats support carbon pricing, and more ambitious renewable policyVoters in the electorates held by Malcolm Turnbull, Josh Frydenberg and Tony Abbott would be more likely to support the government's new energy policy if it ensured Australia had at least 50% renewable energy by 2030, according to a new opinion poll.The ReachTel poll, commissioned by progressive thinktank the Australia Institute, shows a majority of voters in those Liberal-held seats support carbon pricing, and would support more policy ambition in driving renewable energy into the power grid. Continue reading...