But increasing concern about climate change may alter things.
Despite their concern about climate change, they remain among the most fervent opponents of nuclear energy.
Mr. Obama's recent expressions of concern about climate change contrast starkly with Mr. Harper's stated priorities.
This latter point is of course the driving force behind the concern about climate change.
Also in the last year, concern about climate change has increased greatly in the United States.
The increase in concern about climate change is a key result.
But public concern about climate change is also a key driver.
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, at the time 73% of Australians expressed concern about climate change.
Concern about climate change rose significantly since the last federal election, from 53% in 2013 to 72% in 2016.
Research suggests otherwise, given the current intellectual ethos, the social movements and the concern about climate change.
It also found a relative absence of concern about climate change and environmental risk amongst business leaders.
