ZOGBY POLL REVEALS
SUPPORT FOR RENEWABLES
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A recently-released poll shows that energy efficiency and expanded
development of renewable energy sources like wind and solar continue to be
more popular by far than trying to increase oil and gas supplies.
The poll by Zogby International, conducted for the Wilderness Society from
November 5-7, involved 1,003 likely voters chosen at random nationwide, and
has an error margin of +/- 3.2 percentage points.
More than three of four voters support investing either in energy
efficiency or renewable energy instead of trying to increase oil and gas
supplies. When asked, “Which of the following do you think is the best way
to address the nation’s energy needs?” 40% responded, “Use energy more
efficiently and develop more fuel-efficient cars and trucks so we use less
oil;” 37% responded, “Expand development of alternative forms of energy
like wind and solar power;” 16% said, “Drill for more oil and gas in the US
to increase our energy supply;” and 2% said, “Get our oil-producing allies
in other countries to send us more oil.”
Overwhelming majorities of Democrats (82%), Independents (80%), and
Republicans (70%) say that investing in energy efficiency and renewable
energy sources is preferable to drilling for more oil and gas in the U.S. (Cheney must be cringing)
Similarly strong majorities exist in every region of the country and among
all age, race, education and income categories. |
