Among Europeans solar was the most popular low-carbon energy source, backed by 52% of respondents, followed by wind at 37% and nuclear at 19%.(AFP pic)LONDON: Three quarters of European Union citizens say moving away from fossil fuels is urgent and nearly nine in ten want politicians to prioritise renewable energy sources, a survey of 23,000 people by the European Investment Bank showed on Thursday.

The findings, shared exclusively with Reuters, found popular support for rapid action ahead of the COP31 climate talks next week, even as governments are under pressure to deal with wars, popular protests and strained finances.

Globally, some political and industry leaders have backed continued use of oil and gas as a way to provide jobs and growth.