public support for climate and energy policies in november 2011
|
|
- Ashlyn Neal
- 1 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 public support for climate and energy policies in november 2011
2 Climate Change in the American Mind: Public Support for Climate & Energy Policies in November 2011 Interview dates: October 20, 2011 November 16, Interviews: 1,000 Adults (18+) Margin of error: +/- 3 percentage points at the 95% confidence level. NOTE: All results show percentages among all respondents, unless otherwise labeled. Totals may occasionally sum to more than 100 percent due to rounding. This study was conducted by the Yale Project on Climate Change Communication and the George Mason University Center for Climate Change Communication, and was funded by the Surdna Foundation, the 11th Hour Project, and the Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment. Principal Investigators: Anthony Leiserowitz, PhD Yale Project on Climate Change Communication School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, Yale University (203) Edward Maibach, MPH, PhD Center for Climate Change Communication Department of Communication, George Mason University (703) Connie Roser-Renouf, PhD Center for Climate Change Communication Department of Communication, George Mason University (707) Nicholas Smith, PhD Yale Project on Climate Change Communication School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, Yale University (203) Jay D. Hmielowski, PhD Yale Project on Climate Change Communication School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, Yale University (203) Cite as: Leiserowitz, A., Maibach, E., Roser-Renouf, C., Smith, N. & Hmielowski, J.D. (2011) Climate change in the American Mind: Public support for climate & energy policies in November Yale University and George Mason University. New Haven, CT: Yale Project on Climate Change Communication.
3 Q Do you think global warming should be a low, medium, high, or very high priority for the president and Congress? Nov 2011* May 2011* June 2010* Jan 2010* Nov Very high High Medium Low * 2010 & 2011 Question wording = Do you think global warming should be a low, medium, high, or very high priority for the president and Congress? Question wording = Here are some issues now being discussed in Washington, D.C. Do you think each of these issues should be a low, medium, high, or very high priority for the next president and Congress? Q155. Do you think that developing sources of clean energy should be a low, medium, high, or very high priority for the president and Congress? Very high High Medium Low Priority Very high High Medium Low Clean energy Global warming Items are listed in the order they were asked despite occasional non-sequential item numbers. Items not shown in this report are being released separately. Yale / George Mason University Public Support for Climate & Energy Policies: November
4 Q Do you think each of the following should be doing more or less to address global warming? Public Desire for Action by Decision-Makers Much more More Currently doing the right amount Less Much less Corporations & Industry Citizens themselves The U.S. Congress The President Your governor Your state legislators Your local government officials Your local government officials Much more More Currently doing the right amount Less Much less Your state legislators Much more More Currently doing the right amount Less Much less Yale / George Mason University Public Support for Climate & Energy Policies: November
5 Your governor Much more More Currently doing the right amount Less Much less The U.S. Congress Much more More Currently doing the right amount Less Much less The President Nov 2011* May 2011* June 2010* Jan 2010* Nov Much more More Currently doing the right amount Less Much less *President Barack Obama +President George W. Bush Corporations and industry Much more More Currently doing the right amount Less Much less Yale / George Mason University Public Support for Climate & Energy Policies: November
6 Citizens themselves Much more More Currently doing the right amount Less Much less Q169. People disagree whether the United States should reduce greenhouse gas emissions on its own, or make reductions only if other countries do too. Which of the following statements comes closest to your own point of view? The United States should reduce its greenhouse gas emissions Nov 2011 May 2011 June 2010 Jan 2010 Nov 2008 Regardless of what other countries do Only if other industrialized countries (such as England, Germany and Japan) reduce their emissions Only if other industrialized countries and developing countries (such as China, India and Brazil) reduce their emissions The US should not reduce its emissions Don t know Q170. How big of an effort should the United States make to reduce global warming? Nov 2011 May 2011 June 2010 Jan 2010 A large-scale effort, even if it has large economic costs A medium-scale effort, even if it has moderate economic costs A small-scale effort, even if it has small economic costs No effort Nov 2008 Yale / George Mason University Public Support for Climate & Energy Policies: November
7 National Policies For specific question text, see the tables below this chart. National Policy Support Strongly support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose Fund renewable energy research Provide tax rebates for efficient cars and solar Regulate CO2 as a pollutant Expand offshore drilling Require utilities to produce 20% clean Sign international treaty to cut emissions Build more nuclear power plants Q173. How much do you support or oppose requiring electric utilities to produce at least 20% of their electricity from wind, solar, or other renewable energy sources, even if it cost the average household an extra $100 a year? Strongly support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose Q174. How much do you support or oppose signing an international treaty that requires the United States to cut its emissions of carbon dioxide 90% by the year 2050? Strongly support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose Yale / George Mason University Public Support for Climate & Energy Policies: November
8 Q177. How much do you support or oppose expanding offshore drilling for oil and natural gas off the U.S. coast? Strongly support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose Q178. How much do you support or oppose building more nuclear power plants? Strongly support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose Q179. How much do you support or oppose funding more research into renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power? Strongly support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose Q180. How much do you support or oppose providing tax rebates for people who purchase energyefficient vehicles or solar panels? Strongly support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose N148. How much do you support or oppose regulating carbon dioxide (the primary greenhouse gas) as a pollutant? Strongly support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose Yale / George Mason University Public Support for Climate & Energy Policies: November
9 Questions N149 & N149a are a split-half experiment. Half of the sample was asked N149 & half were asked N149a. N149. How much do you support or oppose a shift in taxes that reduces the federal income tax that Americans pay each year, but increases taxes on coal, oil, and natural gas by an equal amount? This shift would be "revenue neutral" (meaning the total amount of taxes collected by the government would stay the same). Nov 2011 Strongly support 13 Somewhat support 45 Somewhat oppose 30 Strongly oppose 13 N 499 N149a. How much do you support or oppose a shift in taxes that reduces the federal income tax that Americans pay each year, but increases taxes on coal, oil, and natural gas by an equal amount? This shift would be "revenue neutral" (meaning the total amount of taxes collected by the government would stay the same), but would help create jobs and decrease pollution. Nov 2011 Strongly support 18 Somewhat support 47 Somewhat oppose 23 Strongly oppose 12 N 442 Support For A Carbon Tax Shift Strongly support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose Revenue neutral tax shift but would help create jobs and decrease pollution Revenue neutral tax shift Yale / George Mason University Public Support for Climate & Energy Policies: November
10 N157. How much do you support or oppose the following policy? 2 Support For A Carbon Tax Depends On What Is Done With The Revenue 100 Somewhat support Strongly support Control Condition Reduce National Debt Tax Reduction Annual Check Control Condition. Placing a $10 per ton tax on fuels that produce carbon dioxide (coal, oil, natural gas) to accelerate the transition to clean energy. This tax would slightly increase the cost of many things you buy, including food, clothing, and electricity. For example gasoline prices would rise by approximately 10 cents per gallon. Reduce National Debt. Placing a $10 per ton tax on fuels that produce carbon dioxide (coal, oil, natural gas) to accelerate the transition to clean energy. All the revenues would be used to pay down the national debt. This tax would slightly increase the cost of many things you buy, including food, clothing, and electricity. For example gasoline prices would rise by approximately 10 cents per gallon. Tax Reduction. Placing a $10 per ton tax on fuels that produce carbon dioxide (coal, oil, natural gas) to accelerate the transition to clean energy. All the revenues would be returned to taxpayers by reducing their federal income taxes. This tax would slightly increase the cost of many things you buy, including food, clothing, and electricity. For example gasoline prices would rise by approximately 10 cents per gallon, but you would get the money back in the form of lower annual taxes. 2 Respondents were randomly assigned to one of four conditions: Control Condition, National Debt, Tax Reduction, and Annual Check. The margin of error is indicated by the error bars on the above chart and are approximately +/- 6 percentage points for the Control & National Debt conditions and +/- 7 percentage points for the Tax Reduction and Annual Check conditions. Yale / George Mason University Public Support for Climate & Energy Policies: November
11 Annual Check. Placing a $10 per ton tax on fuels that produce carbon dioxide (coal, oil, natural gas) to accelerate the transition to clean energy. All the revenues would be returned to the public. Each American family would receive an equal share of the revenues with an annual check. This tax would slightly increase the cost of many things you buy, including food, clothing, and electricity. For example gasoline prices would rise by approximately 10 cents per gallon, but you would get the money back each year. Control Condition Reduce National Debt Tax Reduction Annual Check Strongly support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose N N158. The United States government provides approximately $10 billion a year in subsidies to the fossil fuel industry (coal, oil, and natural gas companies). How much do you support or oppose these subsidies? Nov 2011 Strongly support 3 Somewhat support 28 Somewhat oppose 41 Strongly oppose 28 N159. The United States government provides approximately $2.5 billion a year in subsidies to the ethanol industry to make fuel from corn. How much do you support or oppose these subsidies? Nov 2011 Strongly support 8 Somewhat support 38 Somewhat oppose 30 Strongly oppose 24 Yale / George Mason University Public Support for Climate & Energy Policies: November
12 Support for Fossil Fuel And Ethanol Subsidies 100 Strongly oppose Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly support Fossil Fuel Subsidies Ethanol Subsidies Q243. Overall, do you think that protecting the environment 75 Impact of Environmental Protection on Economic Growth Improves economic growth and provides new jobs Has no effect on economic growth or jobs Reduces economic growth and costs jobs Yale / George Mason University Public Support for Climate & Energy Policies: November
13 Nov 2011 May 2011 June 2010 Jan 2010 Nov 2008 Improves economic growth and provides new jobs Has no effect on economic growth or jobs Reduces economic growth and costs jobs Q244. When there is a conflict between environmental protection and economic growth, which do you think is more important? Protecting the environment, even if it reduces economic growth Economic growth, even if it leads to environmental problems Nov 2011 May 2011 June 2010 Jan 2010 Nov Q144. How important will a candidate s views on global warming be in determining your vote for President next year? Will it be the single most important issue, one of several important issues, or not important in determining your vote? Nov 2011 May 2011 June 2010 Jan 2010 Nov 2008 The single most important issue One of several important issues Not an important issue Yale / George Mason University Public Support for Climate & Energy Policies: November
14 Policy Preferences by Political Party Registered Voters: National Policy Preferences Q154. Do you think global warming should be a low, medium, high, or very high priority for the president and Congress? National Priority of Global Warming by Political Party 100 Low Medium High Very high Democrats Independents Republicans Nat l Avg 3 Dem Ind Rep N/P Very High High Medium Low National average of registered voters. N/P refers to respondents with No Party preference. Yale / George Mason University Public Support for Climate & Energy Policies: November
15 Q155. Do you think that developing sources of clean energy should be a low, medium, high, or very high priority for the president and Congress? National Priority of Clean Energy by Political Party Low Medium High Very high Democrats Independents Republicans Very High High Medium Low Yale / George Mason University Public Support for Climate & Energy Policies: November
16 Q173. How much do you support or oppose requiring electric utilities to produce at least 20% of their electricity from wind, solar, or other renewable energy sources, even if it cost the average household an extra $100 a year? Require Utilities to Produce 20% Renewable Energy by Political Party Strongly oppose Somewhat oppose Somewhat support Strongly support Democrats Independents Republicans Strongly support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose Yale / George Mason University Public Support for Climate & Energy Policies: November
17 Q174. How much do you support or oppose signing an international treaty that requires the United States to cut its emissions of carbon dioxide 90% by the year 2050? Strongly support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose Q177. How much do you support or oppose expanding offshore drilling for oil and natural gas off the U.S. coast? Strongly support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose Q178. How much do you support or oppose building more nuclear power plants? Strongly support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose Yale / George Mason University Public Support for Climate & Energy Policies: November
18 Q179. How much do you support or oppose funding more research into renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power? Renewable Energy Research by Political Party Strongly oppose Somewhat oppose Somewhat support Strongly support Democrats Independents Republicans Strongly support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose Yale / George Mason University Public Support for Climate & Energy Policies: November
19 Q180. How much do you support or oppose providing tax rebates for people who purchase energyefficient vehicles or solar panels? Tax Rebates for EE Vehicles and Solar Panels by Political Party Strongly oppose Somewhat oppose Somewhat support Strongly support Democrats Independents Republicans Strongly support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose Yale / George Mason University Public Support for Climate & Energy Policies: November
20 N148. How much do you support or oppose regulating carbon dioxide (the primary greenhouse gas) as a pollutant? Strongly support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose N149. How much do you support or oppose a shift in taxes that reduces the federal income tax that Americans pay each year, but increases taxes on coal, oil, and natural gas by an equal amount? This shift would be "revenue neutral" (meaning the total amount of taxes collected by the government would stay the same). Strongly support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose N149a. How much do you support or oppose a shift in taxes that reduces the federal income tax that Americans pay each year, but increases taxes on coal, oil, and natural gas by an equal amount? This shift would be "revenue neutral" (meaning the total amount of taxes collected by the government would stay the same), but would help create jobs and decrease pollution. Strongly support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose Yale / George Mason University Public Support for Climate & Energy Policies: November
21 N157. How much do you support or oppose the following policy? 4 Control Condition. Placing a $10 per ton tax on fuels that produce carbon dioxide (coal, oil, natural gas) to accelerate the transition to clean energy. This tax would slightly increase the cost of many things you buy, including food, clothing, and electricity. For example gasoline prices would rise by approximately 10 cents per gallon. Strongly support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose N Reduce National Debt. Placing a $10 per ton tax on fuels that produce carbon dioxide (coal, oil, natural gas) to accelerate the transition to clean energy. All the revenues would be used to pay down the national debt. This tax would slightly increase the cost of many things you buy, including food, clothing, and electricity. For example gasoline prices would rise by approximately 10 cents per gallon. Strongly support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose N Tax Reduction. Placing a $10 per ton tax on fuels that produce carbon dioxide (coal, oil, natural gas) to accelerate the transition to clean energy. All the revenues would be returned to taxpayers by reducing their federal income taxes. This tax would slightly increase the cost of many things you buy, including food, clothing, and electricity. For example gasoline prices would rise by approximately 10 cents per gallon, but you would get the money back in the form of lower annual taxes. Strongly support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose N Caution should be used when interpreting these results as cell sizes are small. Yale / George Mason University Public Support for Climate & Energy Policies: November
22 Annual Check. Placing a $10 per ton tax on fuels that produce carbon dioxide (coal, oil, natural gas) to accelerate the transition to clean energy. All the revenues would be returned to the public. Each American family would receive an equal share of the revenues with an annual check. This tax would slightly increase the cost of many things you buy, including food, clothing, and electricity. For example gasoline prices would rise by approximately 10 cents per gallon, but you would get the money back each year. Strongly support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose N N158. The United States government provides approximately $10 billion a year in subsidies to the fossil fuel industry (coal, oil, and natural gas companies). How much do you support or oppose these subsidies? 100 Fossil Fuel Subsidies by Political Party Strongly oppose Somewhat oppose Somewhat support Strongly support Democrats Independents Republicans Strongly support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose Yale / George Mason University Public Support for Climate & Energy Policies: November
23 N159. The United States government provides approximately $2.5 billion a year in subsidies to the ethanol industry to make fuel from corn. How much do you support or oppose these subsidies? Strongly support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose Yale / George Mason University Public Support for Climate & Energy Policies: November
24 Q243. Overall, do you think that protecting the environment: Impact of Environmental Protection on Economic Growth by Political Party Reduces economic growth and costs jobs Has no effect on economic growth or jobs Improves economic growth and provides new jobs Democrats Independents Republicans Improves economic growth and provides new jobs Has no effect on economic growth or jobs Reduces economic growth and costs jobs Q244. When there is a conflict between environmental protection and economic growth, which do you think is more important? Protecting the environment, even if it reduces economic growth Economic growth, even if it leads to environmental problems Q144. How important will a candidate s views on global warming be in determining your vote for President next year? Will it be the single most important issue, one of several important issues, or not important in determining your vote? The single most important issue One of several important issues Not an important issue Yale / George Mason University Public Support for Climate & Energy Policies: November
25 Registered Voters: Political Party Q254. Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Percent Sample size Democrat Independent Republican Other No party/not interested in politics Total Methodology These results come from nationally representative surveys of American adults, aged 18 and older. The samples were weighted to correspond with US Census Bureau parameters for the United States. The surveys were designed by Anthony Leiserowitz of Yale University and Edward Maibach and Connie Roser-Renouf of George Mason University and conducted by Knowledge Networks, using an online research panel of American adults. November 2011: Fielded October 20 through November 16 with 1,000 American adults. The margin of sampling error is plus or minus 3 percent, with 95 percent confidence. May 2011: Fielded April 23 through May 12 with 1,010 American adults. The margin of sampling error is plus or minus 3 percent, with 95 percent confidence. June 2010: Fielded May 14 through June 1 with 1,024 American adults. The margin of sampling error is plus or minus 3 percent, with 95 percent confidence. January 2010: Fielded December 24, 2009 through January 3, 2010 with 1,001 American adults. The margin of sampling error is plus or minus 3 percent, with 95 percent confidence. November 2008: Fielded October 7 through November 12 with 2,164 American adults. Data was collected in two waves: wave 1 from October 7 through October 20 and wave 2 from October 24 through November 12. The margin of sampling error is plus or minus 2 percent, with 95 percent confidence. 5 Other responses are not reported below due to their small sample size. 6 Labeled N/P above. Yale / George Mason University Public Support for Climate & Energy Policies: November
The Political Benefits to Taking a Pro- Climate Stand in 2013
The Political Benefits to Taking a Pro- Climate Stand in 2013 Emily Vraga, Connie Roser- Renouf, Anthony Leiserowitz, Edward Maibach This brief report examines findings from our previously released September
politics & global warming Democrats, Republicans, Independents, and the Tea Party
politics & global warming Democrats, Republicans, Independents, and the Tea Party Politics & Global Warming: Democrats, Republicans, Independents, and the Tea Party Interview dates: April 23, 2011 May
politics & global warming, spring 2016
politics & global warming, spring 2016 Politics & Global Warming, Spring 2016 1 Table of tents Introduction... 2 Key Findings... 4 1. Global Warming Beliefs and Attitudes... 7 2. Global Warming as an Issue
climate change in the american christian mind March 2015
climate change in the american christian mind March 2015 Climate Change in the American Christian Mind: March 2015 1 Table of Contents Introduction... 2 Preface... 3 Key Findings... 4 1. American Christians
climate change in the american mind Americans climate change beliefs, attitudes, policy preferences, and actions
climate change in the american mind Americans climate change beliefs, attitudes, policy preferences, and actions This study was conducted by the Yale Project on Climate Change and the George Mason University
Global Warming and Clean Energy National Poll. Stanford University Resources for the Future USA Today
Global Warming and Clean Energy National Poll Stanford University Resources for the Future USA Today Conducted by Abt SRBI Interview dates: Nov, 20 Dec 5, 2013 Interviews: 801 adults nationwide Margin
Democratic and Republican Positions on Environmental Issues. Edward H. Klevans, Professor and Department Head Emeritus of Nuclear Engineering
Democratic and Republican Positions on Environmental Issues Edward H. Klevans, Professor and Department Head Emeritus of Nuclear Engineering Issue: Climate Change Democratic Position The Democratic Platform
climate change in the texan mind CLIMATE
climate change in the texan mind CLIMATE Climate Change in the Texan Mind 1 Table of Contents Introduction... 2 Executive Summary... 3 Key Findings... 5 Beliefs and attitudes...5 Climate impacts and extreme
Public Opinion on US Energy and Environmental Policy
Public Opinion on US Energy and Environmental Policy Key findings from a nationwide survey among 1,101 likely 2016 voters, conducted December 5 to 9, 2014 for the KEY FINDINGS 2 Key Findings Promoting
The GfK Roper Yale Survey on Environmental Issues
The GfK Roper Yale Survey on Environmental Issues Fall, 2007: American Support for Local Action on Global Warming October, 2007 2007 The GfK Roper Yale Survey on Environmental Issues About the GfK Roper
California Latino Voter Environment and Climate Poll. August 19, 2015 Implemented by Adrian Pantoja, Latino Decisions On behalf of:
California Latino Voter Environment and Climate Poll August 19, 2015 Implemented by Adrian Pantoja, Latino Decisions On behalf of: Q1. How important do you think it is for the state of California to address:
climate change in the american mind October 2015
climate change in the american mind ober Climate Change in the American Mind: ober 1 Table of Contents Introduction... 2 Key Findings... 3 1. Global Warming Beliefs... 5 2. Global Warming Attitudes...
The Francis Effect. How Pope Francis changed the conversation about global warming
The Francis Effect How Pope Francis changed the conversation about global warming november 2015 The Francis Effect: How Pope Francis Changed the Conversation About Global Warming Introduction This report
Issue Brief. The Public s Views on Health Care Reform in the 2008 Presidential Election. Sara R. Collins and Jennifer L. Kriss The Commonwealth Fund
JANUARY 2008 Issue Brief The Public s Views on Health Care Reform in the 2008 Presidential Election Sara R. Collins and Jennifer L. Kriss The Commonwealth Fund For more information about this study, please
NEW AMERICAN ENERGY OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION STATEWIDE SURVEY ON ENERGY OHIO
NEW AMERICAN ENERGY OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION STATEWIDE SURVEY ON ENERGY OHIO Statewide Survey in OH of 503 Registered Voters Kellyanne Conway, President & CEO Survey Methodology 2 Interviews conducted August
Renewable Choice Energy
Catawba College Table of Contents About Renewable Choice The Problem: Electricity Production Today The Solutions: Renewable Energy Sources Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) Who can participate in Renewable
Newsweek Poll Obama/Muslims Princeton Survey Research Associates International. Final Topline Results (8/27/10)
Newsweek Poll Obama/Muslims Princeton Survey Research Associates International Final Topline Results (8/27/10) N = 1,029 adults 18+ (697 landline interviews and 332 cell phone interviews) Margins of error:
Results of the Survey
The 2009 Survey of Kentuckians Environmental Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviors Survey Conducted By The Kentucky Environmental Education Council And The University of Kentucky Survey Research Center Released,
saving energy at home and on the road:
saving energy at home and on the road: A survey of Americans energy saving behaviors, intentions, motivations, and barriers Anthony Leiserowitz, PhD Yale Project on Climate Change School of Forestry and
There is enough evidence that global warming is taking place and some action should be taken. We don t know enough about global warming and
From what you know about global warming, which of the following statements comes closest to your opinion? Global warming has been established as a serious problem and immediate action is necessary. 11
Newsweek Poll Election 2008 One Year Out Princeton Survey Research Associates International. Final Topline Results (11/2/07)
Newsweek Poll Election 2008 One Year Out Princeton Survey Research Associates International Final Topline Results (11/2/07) N = 1,002 registered voters Margin of error: plus or minus 4 Interviewing dates:
Energy Policy has Initial Support; Impact on Jobs, Costs Looks Crucial
ABC NEWS/WASHINGTON POST POLL: ENERGY POLICY EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE AFTER 12:01 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28, 2009 Energy Policy has Initial Support; Impact on Jobs, Costs Looks Crucial Support for fossil fuel
As Gas Prices Pinch, Support for Oil and Gas Production Grows
MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2012 Those Aware of Fracking Favor Its Use As Gas Prices Pinch, Support for Oil and Gas Production Grows FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew Kohut President, Pew Research Center Carroll
AMERICANS, GULF RESIDENTS AND THE OIL SPILL June 16-20, 2010
CBS NEWS/NEW YORK TIMES POLL For release: June 21, 2010 6:30 PM EDT AMERICANS, GULF RESIDENTS AND THE OIL SPILL June 16-20, 2010 President Obama gets only mixed reviews on his handling of the oil spill
GREEN CERTIFICATION FOR TOURISM TRAVEL: COMPARING PILOT PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AND NONPARTICIPANTS
1 GREEN CERTIFICATION FOR TOURISM TRAVEL: COMPARING PILOT PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AND NONPARTICIPANTS Laura Anderson University of Vermont Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources Burlington,
Considering a US Carbon Tax
Considering a US Carbon Tax Frequently Asked Questions Have questions about a carbon tax? Researchers in RFF s Center for Climate and Electricity Policy have the answers. Marie Bertrand/Corbis For the
Albertans opinions on climate change, energy and the environment
Albertans opinions on climate change, energy and the environment Bernard Rudny September 2015 The Pembina Institute recently commissioned EKOS Research Associates to conduct a survey of Albertans opinions
NUMBERS, FACTS AND TRENDS SHAPING THE WORLD FOR RELEASE NOVEMBER 3, 2014 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS REPORT: Aaron Smith, Senior Researcher
NUMBERS, FACTS AND TRENDS SHAPING THE WORLD FOR RELEASE NOVEMBER 3, 2014 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS REPORT: Aaron Smith, Senior Researcher 202.419.4372 RECOMMENDED CITATION: Pew Research Center, November,
National Outlook for Comprehensive Energy Reform and Climate Change
www.bakerdconsulting.com National Outlook for Comprehensive Energy Reform and Climate Change Andrew Wheeler Senior Vice President Energy and Climate Change Team B&D Consulting Andrew Wheeler is a Senior
Before the Conventions: Insights into Trump and Clinton Voters July 8-12, 2016
CBS NEWS/NEW YORK TIMES POLL For release: Thursday, July 14, 2016 6:30 pm EDT Before the Conventions: Insights into Trump and Clinton Voters July 8-12, 2016 Trump supporters have negative views of the
Comparing Survey Results to Assess Climate Change/Global Warming Awareness, Perceptions and Beliefs of College Students in the United States and China
Comparing Survey Results to Assess Climate Change/Global Warming Awareness, Perceptions and Beliefs of College Students in the United States and China Students: Chris Brown, Drew Christensen, Elora Leene,
Oil, Gas & Global Warming
Oil, Gas & Global Warming Oil is Getting Harder Big established growing market The automobile Tight supply and demand balance Drives oil price upwards Drives efforts to produce hard oil: Deeper water,
Global Warming Begins at Home
I N T H E U S A Concept: Carbon dioxide, or CO 2, is a greenhouse gas. Humans have been increasing the amount of carbon dioxide in the air by burning fossil fuels, by producing cement and by clearing land.
EARTH DAY TRIVIA QUIZ
EARTH DAY TRIVIA QUIZ ( www.triviachamp.com ) 1> On what date is Earth Day celebrated? a. March 15 b. May 4 c. April 22 d. February 27 2> Who wrote the environmental thought-provoking book entitled, Silent
Cover image courtesy of NASA.
RACE, ETHNICITY and Public Responses to Climate Change 1 Cover image courtesy of NASA. This study was conducted by the Yale Project on Climate Change and the George Mason University Center for Climate
1. What was your overall reaction to President Obama s speech tonight very positive, somewhat positive, somewhat negative or very negative?
Interviews with 371 adult Americans who watched the presidential speech conducted by telephone (landline and cell) by ORC International on January 28, 2014. The margin of sampling error for results based
Public opinion on Canada s new clean growth and climate change plan
Public opinion on Canada s new clean growth and climate change plan December 2016 BACKGROUNDER Public opinion on Canada's new clean growth and climate change plan Overview Last week in Ottawa, Prime Minister
H.R. 2776 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007
H.R. 2776 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 I. PRODUCTION INCENTIVES June 19, 2007 Long-term extension and modification of renewable energy production tax credit. The bill extends
CRS Report Summaries WORKING DRAFT
CRS Report Summaries R40147 Green Buildings This is a definition and analysis of the cost and benefits of green buildings. It also cites agencies and laws that encourage the building of environmentally
Californians. the environment. ppic state wide surve y JULY 2015
ppic state wide surve y JULY 2015 Californians & the environment Mark Baldassare Dean Bonner David Kordus Lunna Lopes CONTENTS About the Survey 2 Press Release 3 Climate Change and Energy Policy 6 Government
Materials: Student worksheet Calculator Optional: Student s home energy bills Computer with internet access
I N T H E U S A Concept: Carbon dioxide, or CO 2, is a greenhouse gas. Humans have been increasing the amount of carbon dioxide in the air by burning fossil fuels, producing cement and clearing land. We
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7
This Washington Post-ABC News poll was conducted by telephone August 30 September 2, 2010, among a random national sample of 1,002 adults, including users of both conventional and cellular phones. The
Title: Sustainable Development
Title: Sustainable Development Subject : Earth s Resources-towards sustainable use Unit : Resource and Information Faculty of China,University of Petroleum Name : Zhao Chao Keywords : Sustainable development
Myths and Realities about Wind, Water, and Sun (WWS) Versus Current Fuels Mark Z. Jacobson September 26, 2012
MythsandRealitiesaboutWind,Water,andSun(WWS)VersusCurrentFuels MarkZ.Jacobson September26,2012 Severalmythshavedevelopedaroundwind,water,andsolar(WWS)energyresources.Just afewoftheseareaddressedhere. 1)
PUBLIC SAYS CLIMATE CHANGE IS REAL
Please attribute this information to: Monmouth University Poll West Long Branch, NJ 07764 www.monmouth.edu/polling Follow on Twitter: @MonmouthPoll CONTACTS: For commentary on poll results: TONY MACDONALD,
Deficit Reduction Rises on Public s Agenda for Obama s Second Term
JANUARY 24, 2013 Public s Policy Priorities: 1994-2013 Deficit Reduction Rises on Public s Agenda for Obama s Second Term FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Dimock Director Carroll Doherty Associate
NATIONAL: SENATE SHOULD CONSIDER SCOTUS PICK
Please attribute this information to: Monmouth University Poll West Long Branch, NJ 07764 www.monmouth.edu/polling Follow on Twitter: @MonmouthPoll Released: Monday, March 21, 2016 Contact: PATRICK MURRAY
ANALYSIS OF THE ADMINISTRATION S PROPOSED TAX INCENTIVES FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
June 28, 1999 ANALYSIS OF THE ADMINISTRATION S PROPOSED TAX INCENTIVES FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND THE ENVIRONMENT INTRODUCTION A few months ago in the FY 2000 budget the President proposed a $3.6 billion
California Survey Results
California Survey Results Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Thinking specifically about California, do you favor or oppose increased use of hydraulic fracturing in California, which is also known as fracking, a drilling method
ENERGY SOURCES. reflect
reflect Imagine a car that could travel more than 200 miles using only one gallon of gas. Does this seem like a car of the future? Automakers are in the process of producing such an automobile. (In fact,
SAVING $6.75 BILLION EACH YEAR FOR ILLINOIS ECONOMY: HOW WOULD YOU SPEND IT?
SAVING $6.75 BILLION EACH YEAR FOR ILLINOIS ECONOMY: HOW WOULD YOU SPEND IT? With Gas Heading Toward $5.00 Per Gallon, Better Mileage and Cleaner Cars Will Pump Up Illinois Economy, Create Thousands of
Rock the Vote / USA Today. Millennial Survey
Rock the Vote / USA Today Millennial Survey These are findings from an Ipsos poll conducted January 4-7, 2016 on behalf the USA today. For the survey, a sample of 1,141 adults age 18-34 from the continental
World Energy Outlook Maria van der Hoeven Executive Director International Energy Agency Tokyo, 28 November
World Energy Outlook 2013 Maria van der Hoeven Executive Director International Energy Agency Tokyo, 28 November The world energy scene today Some long held tenets of the energy sector are being rewritten
Political Polling in Arkansas: Wave 2 Research undertaken for Reuters
1146 19 th St., NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 463-7300 Interview dates: September 17-19, 2010 Interviews: 600 registered ; 436 likely (LV) in Arkansas 251 Democrats/Lean Democrats; 274 Republicans/Lean
THE PRESIDENT, CONGRESS AND DISSATISFACTION WITH GOVERNMENT February 5-10 th, 2010
CBS NEWS/NEW YORK TIMES POLL For release: Thursday, February 11th, 2010 6:30 PM (EST) THE PRESIDENT, CONGRESS AND DISSATISFACTION WITH GOVERNMENT February 5-10 th, 2010 The latest CBS News/New York Times
NALEO Educational Fund/Noticias Telemundo/Latino Decisions Weekly Tracking Poll Week 1: September (N=511; MoE +/-4.
1. Thinking ahead to the November 2016 election, what would you say the chances are that you will vote in the election for U.S. President, Congress and other state offices - are you almost certain to vote,
AMERICANS AND MEDICARE June 3-7, 2011
CBS NEWS POLL For release: June 13, 2011 7:00 am (EDT) AMERICANS AND MEDICARE June 3-7, 2011 Americans see Medicare as a worthwhile program (68%), and while they think changes to the program may be necessary,
Energy Prices, Climate Change Policy and U.S. Economic Growth
Energy Prices, Climate Change Policy and U.S. Economic Growth Prepared for: Southern Growth Policies Board Annual Conference Biloxi, Mississippi June 8, 2009 By: Dr. Margo Thorning, Ph.D. Senior Vice President
Modest Rise in Number Saying There Is Solid Evidence of Global Warming
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 01, 2011 More Moderate Republicans See Evidence of Warming Modest Rise in Number Saying There Is Solid Evidence of Global Warming FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew Kohut President,
Details on the Carbon Tax (Tax for Climate Change Mitigation)
Details on the Carbon Tax (Tax for Climate Change Mitigation) Introduction of Carbon Tax Contents 1. Background and Purpose of Carbon Tax 2. Mechanism of Carbon Tax 3. Household Burden due to Carbon Tax
NORTH CAROLINA SUSTAINABLE & RENEWABLE ENERGY SURVEY. www.fallonresearch.com
NORTH CAROLINA SUSTAINABLE & RENEWABLE ENERGY SURVEY 703 General Election Voters in the State of North Carolina Telephone Interviews Using a Combination of Valid Residential and Cellular Telephone Listings
THE SENATE RACE IN NEW JERSEY October 20-25, 2006
CBS NEWS/NEW YORK TIMES POLL For release: October 26, 2006 6:00 P.M. EDT THE SENATE RACE IN NEW JERSEY October 20-25, 2006 It s a horse race in the contest for U.S. Senate in New Jersey. Democrat Robert
Boosting Efficiency in Buildings Orlando s City Energy Project
Boosting Efficiency in Buildings Orlando s City Energy Project November 20, 2014 Chris Castro, LEED GA Program Manager, City Energy Project City of Orlando / Institute for Market Transformation chris.castro@cityoforlando.net
San Jose, Costa Rica, 10 June 2013 Assen Gasharov, Head of IEA Training
San Jose, Costa Rica, 10 June 2013 Assen Gasharov, Head of IEA Training OECD/IEA 2012 OECD/IEA 2012 ETP 2012 Choice of 3 Futures 2DS a vision of a sustainable energy system of reduced Greenhouse Gas (GHG)
Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility
Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility Senator Harris B. McDowell, III Chair, Energy and Transit Committee Chair, Sustainable Energy Utility Task Force New Direction Create Significant Sustainable Energy
Energy Taxes and Global Warming
Energy Taxes and Global Warming David Barker January 12, 2009 Summary: A carbon tax equivalent to $22 per gallon of gasoline is required if the problem of global warming is taken seriously. If revenue
Californians. the environment. ppic state wide surve y JULY 2013. in collaboration with The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation CONTENTS
ppic state wide surve y JULY 2013 Californians & the environment Mark Baldassare Dean Bonner Sonja Petek Jui Shrestha CONTENTS About the Survey 2 Press Release 3 Climate Change, Energy Policy 6 Government
2015 -- S 0417 S T A T E O F R H O D E I S L A N D
LC001 01 -- S 01 S T A T E O F R H O D E I S L A N D IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 01 A N A C T RELATING TO TAXATION -- CARBON PRICING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT ACT OF 01 Introduced
Levelized Cost of New Electricity Generating Technologies
Levelized Cost of New Electricity Generating Technologies The Energy Information Administration (EIA) produces forecasts of energy supply and demand for the next 20 years using the National Energy Modeling
H.R. 5351 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008
H.R. 5351 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008 February 25, 2008 I. INCREASE PRODUCTION OF RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY Long-term extension and modification of renewable energy production
TOPLINE WAVE 9, SEPTEMBER 2015
TOPLINE WAVE 9, SEPTEMBER 2015 Wave 1 Wave 2 Wave 3 Wave 4 Wave 5 Wave 6 Wave 7 Wave 8 Wave 9 Base* 3406 2371 2092 2113 2144 2133 2105 2078 2019 Conducted Sept 2011 Mar 2012 Sept 2012 Mar 2013 Sept 2013
The Physics of Energy sources Geopolitical background
The Physics of Energy sources Geopolitical background B. Maffei School of Physics and Astronomy Bruno.Maffei@manchester.ac.uk Turing Building 3.125 Geo-politics 1 Human needs! Over the centuries the average
I. Survey Methodology
I.SurveyMethodology TheElonUniversityPollisconductedusingastratifiedrandomsampleofhouseholdswithtelephones andwirelesstelephonenumbersinthepopulationofinterest inthiscase,citizensinnorthcarolina. ThesampleoftelephonenumbersforthesurveyisobtainedfromSurveySamplingInternational,LLC.
Sustainable Energy: Renewable Energy Systems for the Homeowner
Sustainable Energy: Renewable Energy Systems for the Homeowner Canada needs a new energy strategy One that focuses on demand reduction, distributed generation and renewable energy sources, rather than
COMPARISON OF CARBON PRICING PROPOSALS IN THE 113TH CONGRESS
DECEMBER U.S. COMPARISON OF CARBON PRICING PROPOSALS IN THE 113TH CONGRESS Jason Ye, Center for Climate and Energy Solutions Market-based policies that put a price on greenhouse gases can reduce emissions
PUBLIC ATTITUDES TOWARD ENERGY EFFIENCY AND APPLIANCE EFFICIENCY STANDARDS: CONSUMERS SEE THE BENEFITS AND SUPPORT THE STANDARDS
PUBLIC ATTITUDES TOWARD ENERGY EFFIENCY AND APPLIANCE EFFICIENCY STANDARDS: CONSUMERS SEE THE BENEFITS AND SUPPORT THE STANDARDS MARK COOPER, DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH CONSUMER FEDERATION OF AMERICA MARCH 2011
Brent Bannon. Matthew DeBell. Jon A. Krosnick. Stanford University. Ray Kopp. Resources for the Future. Peter Aldhous. New Scientist Magazine
Americans Evaluations of Policies to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Brent Bannon Matthew DeBell Jon A. Krosnick Stanford University Ray Kopp Resources for the Future Peter Aldhous New Scientist Magazine
March 9, 2009 Series Editor: Ian Parry Managing Editor: Felicia Day Assistant Editors: John Anderson and Adrienne Foerster
March 9, 2009 Series Editor: Ian Parry Managing Editor: Felicia Day Assistant Editors: John Anderson and Adrienne Foerster Welcome to the RFF Weekly Policy Commentary, which is meant to provide an easy
AMERICAN VOTERS OPPOSE IRAN DEAL 2-1, QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY NATIONAL POLL FINDS; POPE S CLIMATE CHANGE MESSAGE GETS HUGE SUPPORT
Tim Malloy, Assistant Director, Quinnipiac University Poll (203) 645-8043 Rubenstein Associates, Inc. Public Relations Contact: Pat Smith (212) 843-8026 FOR RELEASE: AUGUST 3, 2015 AMERICAN VOTERS OPPOSE
Ahi Achieving i clean energy economies through accelerated international action
Ahi Achieving i clean energy economies through accelerated international action Nobuo Tanaka Executive Director Clean Energy Ministerial Washington DC 19 July 2010 World total primary energy supply Mtoe
RECOMMENDED CITATION: Pew Research Center, March, 2016, Garland Nomination to Supreme Court Gets Positive Reception From Public
NUMBERS, FACTS AND TRENDS SHAPING THE WORLD FOR RELEASE MARCH 28, 2016 FOR MEDIA OR OTHER INQUIRIES: Carroll Doherty, Director of Political Research Bridget Jameson, Communications Associate 202.419.4372
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: Wednesday, May 4 at 6:00 a.m.
Interviews with 1,001 adult Americans conducted by telephone by ORC International on April 28 May 1, 2016. The margin of sampling error for results based on the total sample is plus or minus 3 percentage
Energy Projections 2006 2030 Price and Policy Considerations. Dr. Randy Hudson Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Energy Projections 2006 2030 Price and Policy Considerations Dr. Randy Hudson Oak Ridge National Laboratory There is perhaps no single current topic so potentially impacting to all life on this planet
Themes and Findings from the NRDC Survey
Themes and Findings from the NRDC Survey December 16, 2013 Contents I. Climate Change and Environmental Protection... 1 II. Comparing Latino Support for Climate and other issues... 2 III. Explaining Latino
Role of Natural Gas in a Sustainable Energy Future
Role of Natural Gas in a Sustainable Energy Future Alexander Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Gazprom Management Committee, Director General of Gazprom Export 2 nd Ministerial Gas Forum Doha, 30 November 2010
PROPERTY TAX SOLUTIONS
POLLING INSTITUTE Contact: PATRICK MURRAY 732-263-5858 (office) 732-979-6769 (cell) pdmurray@monmouth.edu Embargoed to: Sunday, July 23, 2006, 5:30 am This poll was conducted by the Monmouth University
ENERGY POLICY SOLUTIONS THE CLEAN POWER PLAN IS WITHIN REACH
BILLION METRIC TONS CO 2 e ENERGY POLICY SOLUTIONS THE CLEAN POWER PLAN IS WITHIN REACH www.energyinnovation.org policy@energyinnovation.org OCTOBER 2015 Last August, the U.S. Environmental Protection
SIENA RESEARCH INSTITUTE SIENA COLLEGE, LOUDONVILLE, NY
SIENA RESEARCH INSTITUTE SIENA COLLEGE, LOUDONVILLE, NY www.siena.edu/sri For Immediate Release: Monday, July 14, 2008 Contact: Steven Greenberg at 518-469-9858 PDF version; crosstabs; website: www.siena.edu/sri/sny0708
Energy [R]evolution 2012
Energy [R]evolution 2012 A sustainable World Energy Outlook to save the climate, reduce fossil-fuel dependence and create more employment June 2012 The new Energy [R]evolution Scenario 2012 provides a
Renewable Fuels. 2008 24 minutes
2008 24 minutes Teacher Notes: Jodie Ashby B.Sc.B.Ed. Program Synopsis This program begins by looking at why we cannot sustain our current use of non-renewable resources and their environmental effects.
The Policy Road Ahead Briefing Sheet ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY. ISSUE Oil and Gas Production
The Policy Road Ahead Briefing Sheet At Issue: ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ISSUE Oil and Gas Production Climate Change Opposes oil drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and new drilling
Adrien Vogt-Schilb Banco Mundial
Adrien Vogt-Schilb Banco Mundial q Motivation A lot of talk about climate stabilization but limited awareness of implications Planning targeted to the medium term Debate focusing on what should be done
Newsweek Poll Psychology of Voter Anger Princeton Survey Research Associates International. Final Topline Results (10/1/10)
Newsweek Poll Psychology of Voter Anger Princeton Survey Research Associates International Final Topline Results (10/1/10) N = 1,025 adults 18+ (691 landline interviews and 334 cell phone interviews) Margins
World Energy Outlook London, 12 November
World Energy Outlook 2013 London, 12 November The world energy scene today Some long-held tenets of the energy sector are being rewritten Countries are switching roles: importers are becoming exporters
HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study # page 1
HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES/PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES Study #14463-- page 1 Interviews: 1000 Adults, including 300 respondents with a cell phone only and Date: June 11-15, 2014 37 respondents reached on a
Group Unweighted N Plus or minus Total sample 5,113 2.0 percentage points
METHODOLOGY The NBC News Online Survey was conducted online by SurveyMonkey September 16-8, 2015 among a national sample of 5,113 adults aged 18 and over. Respondents for this non-probability survey were
Use words from the list to complete the following sentences. Words may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
Q. The diagram shows an experimental solar-powered bike. A battery is connected to the solar cells. The solar cells charge up the battery. There is a switch on the handlebars. When the switch is closed,
Carbon Pricing Experience in California. Brian Turner California Public Utilities Commission May 22, 2014
Carbon Pricing Experience in California Brian Turner California Public Utilities Commission May 22, 2014 AB 32: Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 Reduce emissions to 1990 level by 2020 Maximize environmental/
Massachusetts $ Savings and Job Gains from Energy Efficiency in Buildings & Transportation
Massachusetts $ Savings and Job Gains from Energy Efficiency in Buildings & Transportation Marc Breslow, Ph.D. Director of Transportation & Buildings Policy Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
Where does carbon come from?
Where does carbon come from? What are Carbon Sinks? Presentation by Jutta Kill SinksWatch jutta@fern.org www.sinkswatch.org Carbon dioxide is a gas that is created when carbon (C) comes in contact with