Iowa Voters Support Climate Action

A 2019 survey of 519 registered Iowa voters reveals strong support for government action on climate change, including a 100% renewable portfolio standard by 2050 and increased funding for wind and solar energy. Voters perceive climate change as negatively impacting Iowa's agriculture, extreme weather, and economy, and they generally prefer candidates who support climate-focused policies and resilient infrastructure.

• A majority of Iowa voters support government action to address climate change, with 70% in support and 38% strongly supporting such action. This support extends to the federal government (73%), Iowa's state government (70%), and members of Congress (68%).
• There is significant support for a 100% renewable portfolio standard (RPS) by 2050, with 76% of voters in support (39% strongly and 37% somewhat) and only 13% opposing it. Voters believe such a standard would positively impact Iowa's environment (79%), cities and towns (73%), economy (70%), and rural and farming communities (61%), while lowering electricity costs (64%).
• Iowa voters associate renewable energy with job growth more than fossil fuels; 67% believe increasing domestic production of wind and solar is more likely to produce a greater number of good jobs compared to 14% who believe the same for oil and gas.
• Voters prioritize climate-resilient infrastructure, with 77% stating new projects should be built to withstand extreme weather regardless of higher costs to taxpayers, and 81% saying infrastructure should be built to withstand climate change effects.
• Climate change is perceived as having a tangible impact on the state, with 74% of voters stating it affects Iowa's agriculture and 71% stating it impacts extreme weather in the state.

APA

Center for Climate Change Communication (2019). Iowa Voters Support Climate Action. https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Iowa-Voters-Support-Climate-Action.pdf

Chicago

Center for Climate Change Communication. Iowa Voters Support Climate Action. 2019. https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Iowa-Voters-Support-Climate-Action.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{centerforclimatechangecommunication2019iowa, author = {{Center for Climate Change Communication}}, title = {{Iowa Voters Support Climate Action}}, institution = {Center for Climate Change Communication}, year = {2019}, url = {https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Iowa-Voters-Support-Climate-Action.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }