The Most Popular Environmental Issues of 2023

See where voters are polling on the most popular Environmental issues of 2023.

Climate Change

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

63 Yes

37 No

24,568,484 votes

Alaska Wildlife Refuge

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

28 Yes

72 No

251,731 votes

Oil Drilling

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

52 Yes

48 No

21,595,150 votes

Fracking

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

48 Yes

52 No

14,687,594 votes

Alternative Energy

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

71 Yes

29 No

9,795,498 votes

Paris Climate Agreement

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

38 Yes

62 No

3,617,817 votes

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

54 Yes

46 No

9,506 votes

Dakota Access Pipeline

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?

36 Yes

64 No

1,286,796 votes

Animal Testing

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

63 Yes

37 No

89,185 votes

Plastic Product Ban

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

52 Yes

48 No

2,088,484 votes

Corporate Subsidies

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

63 Yes

37 No

76,265 votes