Tag Archives: public opinion

Nice summary of the RFS (and a new blog to follow!)

For those who are confused about RFS, RINs, and other acronyms in my last post, I found a great summary on a new blog that we’ll add to our blogroll.  Seems like he is making some nice posts of the … Continue reading

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more on climate change and social attitudes

There has been lots of discussion on the disconnect between the evidence for climate change and what people believe.  I’ve posted on this before, and just wanted to link to a recent opinion article that I think largely misses the … Continue reading

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Glimmer of hope for US climate policy?

Times are tough right now for those of us who hope to see meaningful climate policy adopted in the United States.  New research suggests that the growing partisan divide in acceptance of the general scientific consensus on climate change is … Continue reading

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support for a national clean energy standard

I wanted to bring your attention to some recent articles that I hope are not limited access articles.  In any case, they make two points: 1. The American public overwhelmingly supports a national clean energy standard, even when knowing it … Continue reading

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Why we suck at long term decisions

Great article on Nature yesterday, and I clipped some parts to pique your interest. a little long, but def worth the read! …Should we do everything in our power to stop global warming? To make sure terrorists don’t board aeroplanes? … Continue reading

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new poll out on climate change views

64% believe the planet is warming 47% believe it is human caused And the worst..the one that shows either we aren’t doing our job, or vested interests are doing a better job (probably a bit of both): Only 39% believe … Continue reading

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