According to a survey on carbon neutrality conducted in the United States in 2022, a majority of adults in the country support the development of alternative energy. Survey results show that 69 percent of respondents support the development of alternative energy sources such as wind and solar, while a smaller share of 30 percent believed the U.S. should prioritize fossil fuel production.
Sentiment towards the development of fossil fuels and alternative energy sources in the United States in 2022
According to the survey, fossil fuels include oil, coal, and natural gas. Alternative energy includes wind and solar.
Survey sample was weighted to be representative of the U.S. adult population in terms of gender, race, ethnicity, partisan affiliation, education, among other categories.
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