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St. Paul (October 19, 2006) - As Senator Norm Coleman reportedly
prepares to unveil a proposal to block states and the EPA from
limiting the pollution that causes global warming, a new poll shows
62% of Minnesotans favor restricting these emissions.
The poll released today by the Minnesota Natural Legacy Campaign (MNLC)
finds that 81% of Minnesotans believe a cap on carbon emissions will
encourage the use of ethanol and biodiesel and will reduce our
dependence on foreign oil
"This poll clearly shows that Minnesotans understand that if we get
serious about fighting global warming we can open up new economic
opportunities and reduce our dependence on foreign oil," said Kelly
Scanlan, Director of the MNLC.
"It is clear from the poll that combating global warming is an issue
that crosses party lines. If the reports about Coleman’s proposal
are true, he seems to be out of step with most Minnesotans on global
warming pollution, Scanlan added.
The poll also found that:
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77% of Minnesotans support using
tax dollars to fund research on developing biofuels;
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74% of Minnesotans believe limiting
carbon emissions will create new skilled jobs in making
environmentally cleaner products;
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59% of Minnesotans are more likely
to vote for a candidate who favors mandatory caps on
greenhouse gas emissions, over a candidate who favors either no
cap or a voluntary limit.
The poll was conducted by Decision
Resources, Ltd. who surveyed 625 registered voters in Minnesota from
August 24 - September 10, 2006. The poll has a 4% margin of error.
Minnesota Natural Legacy Campaign is a group of concerned citizens
who recognize that human activities are changing the Earth’s climate
in a way that threatens the state’s natural heritage, economy, and
quality of life. To find out more about coalition or the issue
please visit www.mnlegacy.com. |
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