The Pew Environment Group published a new statewide survey today looking at likely voters' opinions on global warming and proposed Congressional action to reduce carbon emissions.
The findings from the poll are clear:
- A large majority believe global warming constitutes a serious threat
- A solid majority favor action to reduce carbon emissions
- A plurality believe that reducing global warming will create new jobs
- A sizeable majority say they would feel more favorably towards a senator who voted for the clean energy plan
- Most say they would feel more favorably towards a senator for supporting an emissions cap
Taking a closer look: A solid majority of respondents, across most demographic groups, favor action to reduce carbon emissions.
More than two-thirds support an energy plan that (1) requires factories and power companies to reduce their carbon emissions and (2) requires power companies to generate 15% of their power from clean energy sources.
Also, a sizeable majority say they would feel more favorably towards a senator who voted for the clean energy plan.
Check out the full summary here.
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