I follow Gallup polls pretty closely as they are usually the best indicator of where people are at on various issues. This one on energy and the environment caught my eye for its apparent dichotomy.
Americans Split on Energy vs. Environment Trade-Off
So, while 47 percent say that energy production should be prioritized, 44 percent say that environmental protection should be prioritized. Basically, we want to have both. This is a closer margin than last year when it was 50-41 for energy production. Both of these numbers mark a shift from the early 2000s when it was flipped in favor of environmental protection.
The good news is that most Americans (by a margin of 59-35 percent) favor alternative energy to oil and coal. So why aren't our leaders taking us there?
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...favor alternative energy to oil and coal. So why aren't our leaders taking us there?
Gallup didn't ask "how much more are you willing to pay over oil and coal?" If the choice is between two items at the same cost, then it isn't an informed choice (when in fact there is a cost difference).
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