About two-thirds (65%) of Americans say the federal government isn’t doing enough to reduce the effects of climate change, according to a survey by the Pew Research Center. Among the policies with broad bipartisan support: planting a trillion trees around the world to absorb carbon dioxide emissions, tax credits for businesses that capture carbon emissions and stricter fuel efficiency standards for vehicles.
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Poll of the Day: Americans Think Government Should Do More on Climate
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