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CNN poll: Large majority of US adults and half of Republicans agree with Biden’s goal to slash climate pollution
Ella Nilsen and Ariel Edwards-Levy. CNN
Americans widely back President Biden’s goal to cut climate pollution in half by the end of the decade. Among possible climate actions, Americans particularly prioritize energy efficiency and the development of clean energy. 73% of Americans agree that the federal government should design its climate policies to meet the announced goal of cutting the country’s greenhouse gas emissions in half by the year 2030. 71% of Americans say that prioritizing investments in clean energy sources over energy from fossil fuels should be a “top” or “important” priority for the government. 71% of Americans say that offering federal tax credits for purchasing and installing ultra-efficient home heating and cooling systems should be a “top” or “important” priority for the government. 58% of Americans say that the federal government is doing too little to try to reduce climate change. 58% of Americans say that the energy industry is doing too little to try to reduce climate change. 63% of Americans are worried about the risks of climate change in their community.