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 @ISIDEWITH asked…5hrs5H

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

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 @ISIDEWITH asked…2hrs2H

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

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 @ISIDEWITH asked…1hr1H

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

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 @9MK7LVX from Ohio answered…1hr1H

Should the government provide subsidies for companies develo…

Only if it is solely used for the purpose of carbon capture technology.

 @9MK7CF7 from Oregon answered…2hrs2H

Should the government provide subsidies for companies develo…

No, carbon capture is not as important as reducing emissions

 @9MK75BX from Washington answered…2hrs2H

Should the government provide subsidies for companies develo…

There should be more research done on whether carbon capture is beneficial or detrimental to the environment.

 @9MK75BX from Washington answered…2hrs2H

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food wast…

Food waste is usually by consumer choice, therefore there is really nothing the government can do to effectively reduce…

 @9MK4892 from Texas answered…4hrs4H

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food wast…

responsibility should lie with individuals & businesses

 @9MJZVCG from New York answered…5hrs5H

Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a…

No, however funding should go into programs for restricting emissions and actions which may further climate change.

 @9MK2RR4 from Florida answered…5hrs5H

Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a…

Yes, but research should also focus on how to use this without negatively affecting food and water security.

 @9K99V29 from Florida answered…5hrs5H

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the …

Yes, but only to a certain extent; only small animals when there is a minimal-to-none chance of harm

 @9MJZHZ4 from New York answered…6hrs6H

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle ch…

Building a network of charging stations isn't a bad idea but hybrid technology is the better route to go with as opposed…

 @9MJZHZ4 from New York answered…6hrs6H

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food wast…

Maybe, this seems pointless to me but it might be a good idea.

 @9MJZ5DL from California answered…6hrs6H

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food wast…

Yes, assuming food could in some way make its way to homeless people/those with food insecurity.

 @9MJXYWB from New Jersey answered…7hrs7H

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food wast…

No, however there should be regulations on companies regarding food waste.

 @9MJX7DC from North Carolina answered…8hrs8H

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle ch…

Yes, but have state governments fund it and have the federal government invest in public transportation.

 @9MJWYQ5 from Virginia answered…8hrs8H

Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the …

No, power industries make their own money once they are up and running. Let investors and venture capitalists fund them.

 @9MJWYQ5 from Virginia answered…8hrs8H

Should the government increase environmental regulations to …

No, and global warming is a natural occurrence that has been happening since the end of the ice age 10,000 to 12,000 yea…

 @9MJW73F from New York answered…8hrs8H

Should the government provide subsidies for companies develo…

No, carbon capture technologies are not as effective as companies are making them seem

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