Environment Alert: Americans would rather reduce oil and gas exploration than ‘drill, baby, drill,’ Post-Kaiser Family Foundation poll finds

The poll found that a large majority of Americans said drilling for oil and natural gas off the coasts and on public lands should decrease or remain at current levels, a viewpoint at odds with the expansion promoted by President Trump as part of his "energy dominance" agenda. Just over half, 51 percent, said energy exploration should be reduced on federal lands, and 53 percent said it should be reduced offshore. About one-third said it should stay as it is on federal lands and in waters.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     Environment Alert Oct 25, 7:32 AM     Americans would rather reduce oil and gas exploration than 'drill, baby, drill,' Post-Kaiser Family Foundation poll finds The poll found that a large majority of Americans said drilling for oil and natural gas off the coasts and on public lands should decrease or remain at current levels, a viewpoint at odds with the expansion promoted by President Trump as part of his "energy dominance" agenda. Just over half, 51 percent, said energy exploration should be reduced on federal lands, and 53 percent said it should be reduced offshore. About one-third said it should stay as it is on federal lands and in waters. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071