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The NDP government’s push to phase-out coal-fired electricity has strong support among Albertans, who also want to see more renewable power, says a new poll commissioned by the Pembina Institute, an environmental think-tank.

Premier Rachel Notley, in New York this week promising stronger action on climate change than previous Conservative governments, appears to be in tune with the majority of Albertans, the EKOS poll shows.

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More than 70 per cent of Albertans surveyed said they support investment in renewable energy to reduce reliance on coal, with only 19 per cent opposed, according to the survey of 1,855 Albertans conducted Aug. 28 to Sept. 10.

Also, 86 per cent said Alberta “should do more” to invest in and support development of clean energy and clean technology.

“That’s a really a strong consensus,” said the Simon Dyer of the Pembina Institute.

“The poll says we no longer want to be an outlier with a dirty electricity supply, and phasing out coal is a tangible way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”