A new statewide poll shows a majority of Louisianans accept climate change as a reality, but feel it’s not up to the U.S. alone to address it. John Couvillon, with JMC Analytics & Polling, says the survey of over 600 residents found a majority (42%) feel it’s a real problem.
“You do have absolute majority of Louisiana respondents who believe in the existence of climate change and and want their elected officials to do something about it,” said Couvillon.
Majorities polled feel climate change contributes to the severity of hurricanes, and that congress should work to address it. However, Couvillon says, large percentages also feel it’s not only up to the U.S. to fix, and favor an alternative approach.
“Which would be looking at all countries across the world and making trade policy via import fees dependent on if that foreign country is a heavy polluter or not,” said Couvillon.
The U.S. has already lowered greenhouse gas emissions (believed to aggravate warming) tremendously, while other countries have not. What’s more Couvillon says his survey revealed large numbers of us would be willing to alter our consuming habits, if it meant helping slow climate change.
“An absolute majority of respondents well really an overwhelmingly majority would pay more for american made goods that are lower polluting than purchasing an import from a higher polluting company,” said Couvillon.
The survey was well-balanced by race, gender and political party. You can view the entire survey at “winwithjmc.com”, click on “blogs.”
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