New doubts on warming, but most favor action

A majority of Americans say global warming has been occurring and is a serious problem, but skepticism has grown since 2006. Regardless, most people favor a "cap and trade" system and prefer U.S. action to combat warming, regardless of what other countries do.

SOURCE: This Washington Post-ABC News poll. Sampling, data collection and tabulation by TNS of Horsham, Pa. | Jennifer Agiesta and Jon Cohen/The Washington Post - November 25, 2009

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New doubts on warming, but most favor action

A majority of Americans say global warming has been occurring and is a serious problem, but skepticism has grown since 2006. Regardless, most people favor a "cap and trade" system and prefer U.S. action to combat warming, regardless of what other countries do.

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