Posted on 12/18/2018 6:37:20 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
Americans have reached consensus on the need to act in response to climate change with one conspicuous exception: Republicans.
A new NBC News/ Wall Street Journal poll identifies that sharp break in the evolving pattern of public opinion as scientists have amplified their warnings of rising global temperatures and linked them to a range of natural disasters. Overall, 66 percent of Americans now say they've seen enough evidence to justify action, up from 51 percent two decades ago.
That figure incorporates 85 percent of Democrats, 79 percent of independents, 71 percent of women, 61 percent of men and strong majorities of all racial groups. At least 55 percent agree on the need for action in all regions of the country, and at all age, education and income levels.
Resistance comes only from the one-third of Americans who identify themselves as Republicans. A 56 percent majority of the GOP says either that concern about climate change is unwarranted or that more research is necessary before taking action.
A 52 percent majority says that failure to address climate change will cost more through the consequences of weather-related events such as droughts or floods. Just 35 percent say that action will raise energy prices and cost more.
Here, too, opinion breaks sharply by party. Some 63 percent of Democrats and 59 percent of independents say action will cost less than inaction. But just 35 percent of Republicans agree, outpaced by the 48 percent of Republicans who believe action will cost more.
The telephone survey of 900 adults was conducted Dec. 9-12. It carries a margin for error of 3.27 percentage points.
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Big difference between wanting something done and wanting to be a good steward to the environment. I do my part to recycle and keep nature clean but I want nothing to do with the global warming crowd who seeks higher taxes for personal enrichment.
Then set up a Go Fund Me page and send to the money to climate change organizations. And don’t be surprised when all those supportive Americans refuse to contribute.
” Most Americans want action on climate change. Republicans are the exception: Poll”
Most polls and surveys already know the outcome before they are sent out.
Add a dollar tax to gasoline and see how many Americans still want do “do something”.
Ask them what action they want ...and what they are willing to pay for it.
What a hoot!
So Republicans by “logic” are the minority, because, “most americans” want action!
I have action, I’ll fill up my car and drive some more!
“Overall, 66 percent of Americans now say they’ve seen enough evidence to justify action, up from 51 percent two decades ago.”
This is due to the brainwashing of those Americans who depend on MSM and their fake news.
Sheep mentality, doing what feels good. Now tell them the good part, lame-stream media. Tell them the “solution” is for them to pay tens of thousands in extra fees and new costs to cover the carbon tax. See how enthusiastic they are after that.
If the MSM told the truth about why ordinary French people were rioting in Yellow Vests, Americans would have their eyes opened about the meaning of “doing something.”
Oh, so, does this mean that Republicans are not Americans, by the left’s definition?
“Most Americans” would ban di-hydrogen-monoxide if given the list of damage it causes and how many lives are lost due to its nefarious purpose.
Dumbing Down the schools and universities is working very well.....................
In the last election, not one ballot question favoring action on ‘climate change’ passed.
I have a friend whose not financially sound who is pushing for climate change action and she is so fixated on one of the Kennedy cousins who has been pushing it.
Do these people not realize they will pay much higher rates for gas, electricity, etc????
The action on climate change was fracking. Nat gas is way more climate friendly than coal was. Our emissions are way down as a nation. The only country that can say that.
Until those people screeching about climate change start living like the Amish, I’ll continue to think they are all full of horse manure and just want in everyone’s pockets.
I want action on climate change too!
We have to be ready to pull the trigger to defeat it.
It’ll be 50,000 years to when the earth-sun orbit completely changes its obliquity.
It’ll be 20,000 years to when the earth completely changes its precession.
Since that’s still a bit far off, until the time is closer, I think we can take some self-care time for now.
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