Pew Research has just released the results of a poll that shows that the majority of Americans believe the government is failing to protect the environment and specifically is not doing enough for protecting air and water quality, protecting animal habitats, protecting open lands, or addressing the effects of global climate change.
According to Pew, "Americans are closely divided (52% to 48%) over whether or not it is possible to cut back on regulations while still effectively protecting air and water quality. There are wide political divides on this issue, with roughly three-quarters of Republicans (74%, including independents who lean Republican) convinced this is possible but 64% of Democrats (including Democratic-leaning independents) convinced it is not possible." This divide may not be mended with reasoning, but restoring regulations and funding their enforcement may be a good way to ensure that things can get better.
In the meanwhile, there is some good news according to Pew. Republicans and Democrats do agree that more renewable energy including solar and wind power are part of the solution making things better. Sadly, there continues to be a vast divide around fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas, in addition to nuclear power.
According to Pew, "Americans are closely divided (52% to 48%) over whether or not it is possible to cut back on regulations while still effectively protecting air and water quality. There are wide political divides on this issue, with roughly three-quarters of Republicans (74%, including independents who lean Republican) convinced this is possible but 64% of Democrats (including Democratic-leaning independents) convinced it is not possible." This divide may not be mended with reasoning, but restoring regulations and funding their enforcement may be a good way to ensure that things can get better.
In the meanwhile, there is some good news according to Pew. Republicans and Democrats do agree that more renewable energy including solar and wind power are part of the solution making things better. Sadly, there continues to be a vast divide around fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas, in addition to nuclear power.
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