Atlanta, GA, November 19, 2019 — The majority of voters in the early primary states of Iowa, Nevada, New Hampshire, and South Carolina support ending fossil fuel production [1], according to a new survey conducted by Civis Analytics on behalf of Greenpeace.
Greenpeace commissioned the poll to capture voters’ thoughts about climate change and environmental issues, specifically their perceptions on phasing out the extraction of fossil fuels. Key findings include:
- 2 in 3 voters in primary states regardless of political affiliation support ending the production of fossil fuels
- Of those in favor of ending fossil fuel production, 50 percent support ending production immediately
- 55 percent of voters agree that the government should guarantee jobs for fossil fuel workers transitioning to a renewable energy economy
