There is controversy over what
the countries of the world, including the US, should do about the problem of
climate change. Here are three statements. Please tell me which statement comes
closest to your own point of view: (%)
Overall
Republican
Democrat
Independent
Climate change is a serious and pressing problem and we should try taking steps now even if it involves significant costs
43
13
73
41
The problem of climate change should be addressed but its effects will be gradual so we can deal with the problem gradually by taking steps that are low in cost
38
52
23
42
Until we are sure that climate change is really a problem, we should not take any steps that would have economic costs