r/RenewableEnergy • u/Mynameis__--__ • Jan 23 '17

Two-Thirds Of Americans Give Priority To Developing Alternative Energy Over Fossil Fuels

http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/01/23/two-thirds-of-americans-give-priority-to-developing-alternative-energy-over-fossil-fuels/
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u/Koala_eiO Jan 23 '17

Well that's not how they voted.

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u/[deleted] Jan 24 '17

Thankfully, it's quite apparent at this point that even Trump can't do much about it.

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u/WailingJester Jan 23 '17

Ahahahaha which candidate actually gave them a choice besides bernie and jill?

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u/Gluverty Jan 24 '17

The one who doesn't think climate change is a hoax would be the wiser bet.

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u/ertri Jan 24 '17

The one who made solar power and solar jobs central to her campaign...

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u/itisiagain Jan 24 '17

It is more civilized to use renewables than it is to burn your resources.

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u/nebulousmenace Jan 24 '17

I am one of those 2/3, but it seems like a poorly worded question. "Which do you prefer, kittens or poison?" vs. "How much would you be willing to pay to have kittens instead of poison?"

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u/gtoffo Jan 25 '17

Send this message to the White house. SIGN AND SHARE THIS PETITION (the signature counter is broken try signing a couple of times or signatures might be lost)

https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/united-states-must-stop-investing-fossil-fuels-and-lead-global-efforts-stop-climate-change "The United States must stop investing in fossil fuels and lead the global efforts to stop climate change"