Most Floridians prefer leaders committed to climate action, poll finds

A recent survey found that most Floridians support political candidates who prioritize addressing climate change, with significant partisan differences.

Zack Budryk reports for The Hill.

In short:

52% of Floridians favor candidates who back climate action, with strong support among Democrats (74%) and less among Republicans (35%).
67% of respondents want the federal government to take more action on climate change, and 57% believe Florida should do more.
There is broad bipartisan support for increasing renewable energy use, with 87% of Democrats and 68% of Republicans in favor.

Key quote:

“The partisan split on climate in Florida appears to be growing, reversing the growing consensus we’ve observed in recent years.”

— Colin Polsky, associate vice president of Broward Campuses for FAU and a professor of geosciences within the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science

Why this matters:

As Florida experiences stronger hurricanes linked to climate change, voters increasingly expect leadership to address the crisis. These results highlight both the political divide and common ground on climate and energy issues.

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