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There were also disparities in terms of political orientation. Only one in five respondents to the right and centre of the political spectrum said one should be ashamed of flying. This figure rises to 53% for supporters of the Social Democrats, 57% for the Liberal Greens and 71% for the Greens.
A total of 13,660 Swiss residents were surveyed by LeeWas Institute on behalf of Tamedia and 20 Minuten media from June 15-18.
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