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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If you love wine ✅ are willing to move to California for a year ✅ and wouldn’t mind earning $10k a month ✅ this thread is for you: ietv.co/3ltiCaS
1/6 @MurphyGoodeWine is pulling out all the stops in pursuit of finding the right candidate to join their team in Sonoma wine country. The offer includes earning a $10,000-a-month salary while living ‘rent-free.' ietv.co/3ltiCaS
2/6 ”Do words like Cabernet, Rosé, and Chardonnay just roll off your tongue? Tell us why you want A Really Goode Job." @MurphyGoodeWine.
The company is asking interested applicants to submit a video resume explaining why this is their dream gig. ietv.co/3ltiCaS
The #YearOfTheOx begins with the #ChineseNewYear on Friday, but for many Asian Americans, this year’s holiday is marked by anxiety and unease, a stark contrast to the usually hopeful attitudes for luck and prosperity. 🧧🧵 by @johannacli: ietv.co/3jH3tBV
1/ Ever since the coronavirus pandemic began, for business owners in Chinatown, life has been harder than ever. ietv.co/3jH3tBV
2/ “We’re trying to be as hopeful as we can because that’s what the New Year is – having hope that the new year will be better. But realistically, the next three or four months will be very tough for us.” – Patrick Mock, manager of 46 Mott Bakery in NYC ietv.co/3jH3tBV
As millions of Americans are reeling from unprecedented loss because of the coronavirus pandemic, @DeborahHasting8 reports on overwhelmed food banks, where many are waiting for hours and sometimes overnight to receive sustenance for their families. THREAD: ietv.co/3aAIBtB
1/ In record numbers not seen since the Great Depression, more and more families have stepped forward to accept help in the form of food. ietv.co/3aAIBtB
2/ According to a recent study, one in three families with children don't have enough to eat. Most federal benefits, like $600 weekly unemployment checks, have expired, while a new COVID-19 stimulus bill is currently awaiting President Trump’s signature. ietv.co/3aAIBtB
Spencer Sheehan, a lawyer from Long Island, is fed up with fake vanilla. @AnabelRsosa reported on why he says he has nearly 100 lawsuits pending against companies he alleges falsely advertise their products as "vanilla." THREAD: ietv.co/2LPfvfJ
1/ Sheehan has filed various suits in four states on behalf of consumers who he says have been deceived when buying products like milk, cake mix, or yogurt, to name a few. ietv.co/2LPfvfJ
2/ “'Vanilla' only describes the way the product tastes. It's not [always] real vanilla,” Sheehan said, asserting that the issue is that many products are labeled "vanilla," but they are not made exclusively with vanilla beans. ietv.co/2LPfvfJ
On Dec. 14, 2012, 20 children and 6 adults were killed in a mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. In this piece for #IETheIssue, @RuthBashinksy reports on the toll conspiracy theories about the massacre continue to take on victims’ families. ietv.co/37yXhX3
1/ Lenny Pozner’s son Noah was one of the 20 children killed by gunman Adam Lanza, who opened fire using a semi-automatic rifle in Noah’s classroom before turning the gun on himself. Hours before, Lanza had fatally shot his own mother at their home. ietv.co/37yXhX3
2/ All 20 children were either 6 or 7 years old. Six adult staff members were also killed in the shooting. ietv.co/37yXhX3