Climate policy isn't partisan, and research suggests more on the right support it than oppose it
Research indicates that climate policy is not strictly a partisan issue, with a notable number of individuals on the political right supporting it. A survey of 2,503 Canadians revealed that while left-leaning individuals showed high support for climate policies, many on the right also favored them. The primary factor influencing support among the right was affective polarization rather than economic ties to the oil and gas industry.
- ▪A recent survey found that more individuals on the political right support climate policy than oppose it.
- ▪Affective polarization, or feelings of warmth toward one's own political side and hostility toward the other, was a significant predictor of climate policy attitudes among the right.
- ▪Economic ties to the oil and gas sector did not significantly influence support for climate policy among respondents.
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April 28, 2026 Climate policy isn't partisan, and research suggests more on the right support it than oppose it by Emily Huddart, Tony Silva, The Conversation edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Stephanie Baum Scientific Editor Meet our editorial team Behind our editorial process Andrew Zinin Lead Editor Meet our editorial team Behind our editorial process Editors' notes This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies. Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: fact-checked trusted source written by researcher(s) proofread The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Climate change has become entangled in partisan politics.
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