1/ I took a look at the poll data taken 09/8-09/9 2020, just as the epic smoke started to hit the entire West Coast.
(West Coast NOAA Data 9/9)
2/ The details of the poll are fascinating! There's actually a majority to 60-70% majority for many pro-climate topics. Remember, this poll was taken as the smoke started to hit the entire West Coast. I'm not sure how many west coast ppl were participants.
3/ Question 11 is a beauty!
See page 45! Majority support to supermajority support for GND, decarbonizing the grid by 2035.
4/ Paris passes supermajority of popular vote!
5/ 50% support for Paris Agreement, would need to convert 12% unsure for a solid majority.
6/ Only 16% think Climate change has no effect,
9% is unsure of CC's effect.
7/ 70% agree congress should be doing more to act on climate!
8/ 76% think corps should do more for the climate.
9/ Wow, climate change is hot! 😍
84% and over for individual volunteers and 80% for donations.
10/ 65% Public support for decarbonizing the grid by 2035! More if we catch the swings.
11/ Looking at climate justice, 74% feel racism is an actionable priority for congress.
12/ 70% personally responsible to help address climate change!!!!!!
76% feel they should do more to address climate change.
13/ 1 in 5 is a first-time presidential election voter.
14/ 68% are worried about climate change.
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17/ 65% want a bill to address climate change.
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19/ Despite the right media pushing anti-climate stance, a narrow majority of republicans support gov to address climate change.
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21/ Majority support for economic stimulus for clean power.
22/ Climate questions, see pages 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57.
Looks like there is much more public support for acting on climate. Given we have 10-15 critical years to 450ppm, we'll need the boldest of actions to globally get on track to net-zero.
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