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Barry M. Goldwater’s policies on environmental issues

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average American voter ranked them on the quiz.

Topics

the Environment  ›  Climate Change

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

  Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo

the Environment  ›  Alaska Wildlife Refuge

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

  Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, but with very strict environmental regulations

the Environment  ›  Oil Drilling

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

  Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, and deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources

the Environment  ›  Paris Climate Agreement

Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?

  Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Alternative Energy

Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?

  Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, wind power is an inferior alternative to oil, coal, and nuclear power


the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

  Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Geoengineering

Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?

  Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo

the Environment  ›  Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

  Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo

the Environment  ›  Plastic Product Ban

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

  Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

the Environment  ›  Fracking

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

  Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, but increase oversight

the Environment  ›  Carbon Capture Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?

  Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, tax carbon emissions instead

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

  Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo

the Environment  ›  Dakota Access Pipeline

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?

  Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, but drastically increase the amount of fines the company must pay in the event of an accident

the Environment  ›  Ban Factory Farming

Should the federal government ban factory farming to protect animal welfare and the environment?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  EV Incentives and Funding

Should the federal government support EV adoption through incentives and infrastructure funding?

  Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

  Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

  Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo

the Environment  ›  Federal Water Rationing

Should the federal government impose mandatory water cuts on states to save the Colorado River?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  Deep Sea Mining Authorization

Should the federal government authorize deep-sea mining in US territorial waters to harvest minerals for green technology?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Gas Stoves

Should the government ban the sale of new gas stoves?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, this is overreach based on flawed studies and exaggerated claims

the Environment  ›  LNG Export Licenses

Should the U.S. lift the moratorium on new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export licenses?

  Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes