According to a survey on carbon neutrality conducted in the United States in 2022, a majority of adults in the country support the continued use of fossil fuels. Survey results show that 67 percent of respondents support the use of a mix of fossil fuel and renewables, while a smaller share of 31 percent believed the U.S. should phase out fossil fuels completely.
Sentiment towards the continued use of fossil fuels 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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