US: Climate Change (Pew 9/30-10/4)
Emily Swanson | October 22, 2009
Pew Research Center
9/30-10/4/09; 1,500 adults, 3% margin of error
Mode: Live telephone interviews
(Pew: release, complete report)
National
From what you've read and heard, is there solid evidence that the average temperature on earth has been getting warmer over the past few decades, or not?
36% Yes, mostly because of human activity
16% Yes, mostly because of natural patterns in the earth's environment
33% No
2% Mixed
In your view, is global warming a very serious problem, somewhat serious, not too serious, or not a problem?
65% Very/Somewhat serious, 32% Not too/Not at all serious
Do you think...
56%The United States should join other countries in setting standards to address global climate change
32% The United States should set its own standards to address global climate change
3% Neither
2% No need/No climate change
Do you favor or oppose setting limits on carbon dioxide emissions and making companies pay for their emissions, even if it may mean higher energy prices?
50% Favor, 39% Oppose
By Emily Swanson | October 22, 2009 10:38 AM | Permalink | Comments (4) | TrackBacks (0)
Comments
This is actually a very surprising poll. I suppose since this debate hasn't been tarnished and the climate change deniers have largely been losing ground.
Posted on October 22, 2009 12:25 PM
Actually X, the trend has been against the climate change believers. Only 36% now believe that man is the one changing the Earths temps. As people begin to educate themselves on the models and the politics behind the man-caused global warming fraud, they continuously move away from it. Its a money making, wealth distribution scam.
Posted on October 22, 2009 12:53 PM
@ Field Marshal
Oh, Christ. Really?
Posted on October 22, 2009 1:35 PM
There's absolutely no statistical backing to your claims, Field Marshal. Can the propaganda and get used to the fact that the american people are smarter than your blatant lies.
Posted on October 23, 2009 3:18 AM
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