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The results seem to contradict the assumption that green issues are seen as a "luxury", the report commented.<\/p>\n

Almost two-thirds of those questioned also backed the idea of introducing green taxes to discourage actions that harm the environment: 63% support new taxes, 35% are firmly against them.<\/p>\n

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