What Controversial Energy Policies Are Americans Supporting?
by SavvyRoo on Apr 22, 2015 | Views: 105 | Score: 0
| Americans favoring these energy policies | |
|---|---|
| Requiring better fuel efficiency for vehicles | 81 |
| Allowing more mining and drilling on federal land | 58 |
| Allowing more offshore drilling | 56 |
| Promoting increased use of nuclear power | 41 |
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Americans largely agree that cars and trucks should have greater fuel efficiency. However, a majority of Americans supports more drilling both on public land as well as offshore. While this would contribute greatly to our energy independence, we also need to keep an eye on our investments in sustainable green technologies.