Memo: Voters Support Holding Fossil Fuel Companies Accountable for Addressing Climate Change
By Danielle Deiseroth Senior Climate Data Analyst, Data for Progress
Key Findings
Over three-quarters of likely voters (77 percent) think fossil fuel companies have a responsibility to address climate change
By a 40-point margin, likely voters support a $500 billion fee on major fossil fuel companies to compensate for their contributions to climate change
A majority of likely voters (61 percent) think it is important that low-income communities and communities of color receive compensation from fossil fuel companies to improve community health and sustainability
