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Chris Pappas’ policy on climate change

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Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

  Chris Pappas voterbaseYes

Chris Pappas’ answer is based on the following data:

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Chris Pappas voters

Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 58 voters that have pledged to vote for Chris Pappas in the 2026 New Hampshire US Senate election.

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Very strongly agree

Yes

Chris Pappas has consistently supported increased environmental regulations to combat climate change. He co-sponsored the Climate Action Now Act, which would require the President to develop a plan for the United States to meet its nationally determined contribution under the Paris Agreement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

Yes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Pappas supports both increased environmental regulations and incentives for alternative energy production. He has co-sponsored legislation to extend tax credits for renewable energy and energy efficiency. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, tax carbon emissions instead

Pappas has not specifically advocated for a carbon tax, but he has supported market-based solutions to climate change and has not ruled out a carbon tax as a potential tool. However, his primary focus has been on increasing regulations and incentives for clean energy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Neutral

No, provide more incentives for alternative energy production instead

While Pappas does support incentives for alternative energy production, he also believes in the necessity of increased environmental regulations. Therefore, he would not agree with the idea of not increasing regulations and only providing incentives. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No

Pappas has consistently advocated for stronger environmental regulations, not less. His voting record and public statements demonstrate a strong commitment to environmental protection and combating climate change. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, and global warming is a natural occurrence

Pappas has publicly stated that he believes climate change is a man-made problem that requires urgent action. He does not subscribe to the view that global warming is a natural occurrence. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “For decades it has been clear that the way Americans produce and consume energy is not sustainable. Democrats are committed to s...” ‐democrats.org

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Very strongly agree

Yes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

The Democratic party strongly agrees with increasing environmental regulations and providing more incentives for alternative energy production. This is evident in their support for policies like the Clean Power Plan and the Green New Deal, which aims to transition the US to 100% clean and renewable energy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes

The Democratic party generally supports increasing environmental regulations to prevent climate change. For example, under President Obama, the Clean Power Plan was introduced to reduce carbon emissions from power plants. However, some Democrats may prefer alternative methods like incentives or carbon taxes. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, tax carbon emissions instead

Some Democrats support taxing carbon emissions as a way to address climate change, such as the proposed carbon tax by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse. However, the party as a whole tends to prioritize increasing environmental regulations and promoting alternative energy production. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, provide more incentives for alternative energy production instead

While the Democratic party generally supports providing incentives for alternative energy production, they also believe in increasing environmental regulations. This answer's opposition to increased regulations may not align with the party's overall stance, but they do support the promotion of alternative energy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

The Democratic party generally disagrees with not increasing environmental regulations, as they tend to support policies that address climate change. However, some Democrats may prefer alternative methods like incentives or carbon taxes over direct regulation. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, and global warming is a natural occurrence

The Democratic party strongly disagrees with the notion that global warming is a natural occurrence. They have consistently advocated for policies to address human-caused climate change, such as the Paris Agreement, which was signed by President Obama in 2016. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Most Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 88,341 voters that identify as Democratic.

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