This may come as no surprise, but Republicans and Democrats have different views of global warming.
A new Gallup poll shows, overall, people are more concerned about global warming now than they used to be — but Democrats are far more concerned than Republicans. And that gap is growing.
You can read an analysis of the poll by an Oklahoma State University professor.
And here’s some context: On Monday, the Senate took up climate change legislation that isn’t likely to pass, but would create a carbon market for industry to trade permits for greenhouse gas pollution. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the bill is tri-partisan, representing the interests of Republicans, Democrats and Independents.
Most of the bill’s critics say the reforms will be too costly, with prices for energy going up. Environmental groups counter by saying the costs of unchecked climate change would be more severe.
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