27% Say Significant Cuts to Standard of Living Needed to Fight Climate Change

Publication Date: 04/22/2026 1:55 PM CST

27% Say Significant Cuts to Standard of Living Needed to Fight Climate Change

Publication: 04/22/2026 1:55 PM CST

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Just 27% of voters say it is necessary to make significant cuts to America's standard of living to combat climate change.
- This number includes 31% of Republicans and 22% of Democrats.
- Overall, 41% say significant cuts are NOT needed, and 32% are not sure.
Consequently, 69% of voters are not willing to pay $10 per month to combat climate change.
Similarly, just 36% favor a proposal to impose World War II-type restrictions on gas, meat, and energy.
- Half of voters (50%) oppose the idea.
Majorities of voters oppose incentives for people to move to cities, banning gas stoves, restricting all but essential airline travel, and restricting travel to visit friends and family.
- Voters are split on support on requirements for smaller cars.
- However, voters show strong support for reducing speed limits on highways and replacing in-person work and meetings with remote options.

This data is from a Napolitan News Service survey of 1,000 Registered Voters conducted online by Scott Rasmussen, April 20-21, 2026. RMG Research, Inc., conducted the field work for the survey. It has a margin of error of +/- 3.1.