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28% of Americans flat out oppose America becoming carbon neutral by 2050 [1], and that's before we even ask them how much they're willing to pay. Only 31% supp
by yongjik 4y ago
28% of Americans flat out oppose America becoming carbon neutral by 2050 [1], and that's before we even ask them how much they're willing to pay. Only 31% supports phasing out fossil fuels completely.
I don't think "virtue signaling" (or its lack) is the problem.
[1] https://www.pewresearch.org/science/2022/03/01/americans-largely-favor-u-s-taking-steps-to-become-carbon-neutral-by-2050/ https://www.pewresearch.org/science/2022/03/01/americans-lar...
- david422 4y agoBut why don't they want to phase it out? There could be some other reasons like: 1. a job tied to fossil fuels 2. concerns that energy prices will go up without fossil fuels 3. lack of alternatives for things like trucks etc. And/or change is scary and 28% probably just don't want to change.
- MichaelCollins 4y ago4. Religious beliefs. 5. Trolling the libs. 6. Belief that carbon taxation is a scheme to impoverish their nation for social justice. 7. Belief that global warming will be good for their community.