A new Pew Research Center poll reveals that most Americans disagree with the government's proposed comprehensive carbon emissions reduction policies.
The think tank's report finds that while many Americans support measures such as planting trees and creating new carbon capture technologies, the response is different regarding significant changes that impact the day-to-day of their lives, such as the electrical network, automobiles and household appliances.
Only 40% of respondents favored phasing out gasoline car production, and when asked how they would feel if these vehicles were eliminated entirely, only 21% said they would be thrilled.
The study also revealed that only 31% of Americans support the total elimination of fossil fuel energy sources. It also showed that 51% of Americans oppose banning gas lines in modern buildings.
NEW: Large shares of Americans support the U.S. taking steps to address global climate change and back an energy landscape that prioritizes renewable sources like wind and solar. https://t.co/bVIxb4v9gg
— Pew Research Center (@pewresearch) June 28, 2023
Majority disagrees with Biden's climate policies
More than 50% of respondents felt that the president is taking the country in the wrong direction regarding climate change policies. Even in Biden's party, there are Democrats who do not appear to be entirely satisfied with the administration's actions.
Thirty-four percent of Democrats believe the president has compromised too much on climate policy.
Biden's "war" on appliances
Since taking office, Biden has shown that one of his primary goals is regulating home appliances. On his first day, he signed an executive order to make "revisions" to appliance standards, and since then, more than a hundred actions have been taken against products such as water heaters, dishwashers and gas stoves.
