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Most Americans Support Obama's Climate Plan, Even If Their Bills Increase
A new poll released on Monday shows widespread public support for Barack Obama’s controversial carbon emissions reduction regulations proposed on June 2
The poll, conducted by Hart Research Associates and Public Opinion Strategies for NBC News and the Wall Street Journal, found that 57% of Americans approve of a proposal that would require companies to cut greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming, even if that proposal would increase their utility bills
The poll also found that a majority of the public — 61% — believe that there is at least enough evidence showing that global climate change is a serious enough problem to warrant taking action (this is up from 54% in 2009). The poll included 1,000 American adults and has a margin of error of 3.1%. Read more...
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