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A new poll from the Associated Press and University of Chicago finds a majority of Americans understand that the pace of climate change is increasing, and they're willing to pay more to fight it.
The polling puts Senator Joe Manchin, who is pushing to cut more climate measures from President Biden's budget bill, at odds with most Americans and an overwhelming majority of Democratic voters.
The AP asked voters how much they would be willing to pay towards a nationwide fee on carbon emissions. On average, they supported a $40 a month fee—equivalent to a carbon price of $30 per ton, or double the $15 per ton price that was rejected by Manchin and Senator Jon Tester of Montana.
The poll also found strong support for a nationwide clean energy standard that would increase renewable energy sources and decrease reliance on coal and natural gas. More than half of Americans support such a standard, with only 16 percent opposed.
Colorado's fossil fuel disinformation playbook
While Manchin tries to derail clean energy measures in Congress, the Union of Concerned Scientists has published an in-depth look at how the oil and gas industry targets Colorado communities with disinformation. In addition to funneling millions of dollars to groups with misleading names like "Protect Colorado," companies try to buy credibility by paying trusted sources, including the University of Colorado's Leeds School of Business, to produce reports with industry-friendly outcomes. Take a look at the full UCS report.
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What happens when two hikers unknowingly walk into an area where a pack of wolves is sleeping? Absolutely nothing. Contrary to what some people want you to believe, wolves are not going to attack you. In most cases they will run away from you if you encounter them in the back country.”
