
Support for achieving 100% clean, renewable energy in time to mitigate the effects of climate change
League of Conservation Voters and Data for Progress conducted a nationwide test of local support for 18 different policy planks under consideration in the Green New Deal.
Source:
https://www.dataforprogress.org/green-new-deal-planks#end_fossil_fuels
Methodology
Civis surveyed 8,410 individuals nationwide via its nationally representative web panels in May 2019, and weighted results to a projected 2020 electorate.Each person was asked support for each Green New Deal policy, and shown up to two messages relating to it: one attributed to supporters of the Green New Deal, and one attributed to opponents. The modeling of policy support here reflects two-way support, where the undecided population is excluded.
Wording:
We are going to show you a number of policies that could be a part of the Green New Deal. For each, please indicate whether you support or oppose the policy.
[Show each of 12-15 planks and arguments for/against, randomize order].
Do you support this policy?
1 - Support this policy
2 - Oppose this policy
3 - Not Sure
Planks:
- Ensuring clean air and clean water for all people in the United States
- Investing in infrastructure for zero-emission, 100% electric vehicles on our roads
- Achieving 100% clean, renewable energy in time to mitigate the effects of climate change
- Putting a price on carbon pollution
- Guaranteeing a federal job to any adult who wants one
- Removing lead from America’s water and infrastructure
- Restoring and conserving lands and forests that help protect communities from climate change
- Ending the United States’ reliance on fossil fuels both from domestic and international sources
- Cleaning up hazardous waste and supporting economic development in polluted areas
- Investing in fair and sustainable agriculture to support family farmers, reduce climate pollution, and ensure a healthy and reliable food supply
- Boosting local manufacturing of the goods we need for a clean energy economy
- Involve workers and communities impacted by pollution when developing new construction and climate infrastructure projects.
- Prioritizing investments in low-income communities and communities of color that are disproportionately affected by pollution
- Upgrading our homes and buildings to save energy and cut pollution
- Investing in clean and affordable public transit for all
- Investing in a community-led fund to prevent and withstand disasters related to climate change
- Enacting a new model of trade agreements that supports strong environmental and labor standards
- Building a “smart” power grid that saves energy and cuts pollution