What sacrifices are you willing to make to help the planet? A new Earth Day poll reveals Americans’ stance. THREAD: ietv.co/3tJ1Sjx
1/6 The results of a recent CBS News poll, Eye On Earth, show that a majority of Americans feel some call of duty in taking care of the environment for future generations and are willing to make some sacrifices in order to achieve that. ietv.co/3tJ1Sjx
2/6 When asked to choose between approaches toward the environment and climate change, 58% of Americans think people should try to do things to shape and change it, while 42% think people should learn to adapt to what happens and make the best of it. ietv.co/3tJ1Sjx
3/6 When asked about making sacrifices, the responses varied depending on the person or party asked, but overall younger adults feel a greater willingness to make many of these sacrifices compared to older Americans. ietv.co/3tJ1Sjx
4/6 Findings revealed Republicans tended to be less willing to make sacrifices to stop climate change. They showed resistance to paying more money in taxes or for electricity and other utilities, but were willing to install solar panels in their home. ietv.co/3tJ1Sjx
5/6 For those who oppose environmental efforts and policies to stop climate change, 44% of Americans said they don’t trust science. ietv.co/3tJ1Sjx
6/6 For more findings from CBS News’ Eye On Earth poll, read our full story: ietv.co/3tJ1Sjx
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