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 @ISIDEWITH asked…8hrs8H

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

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 @ISIDEWITH asked…1hr1H

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

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 @ISIDEWITH asked…8hrs8H

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

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 @3JZDMSD answered…10hrs10H

Should the government provide subsidies for companies develo…

Yes, for those companies that are pursuing entry to markets.

 @8RBQDDP from Vermont answered…1hr1H

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food wast…

Yes, but there should be focus on prevention through reforming the manufacturing process rather than overall reduction

 @9MLJ772 from Illinois answered…4hrs4H

Should the government increase environmental regulations to …

Yes, but not to prevent climate change, rather to prevent people getting sick from emissions and toxins.

 @9MLGF9B from Oregon answered…6hrs6H

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the …

No, unless the research is for the animal's benefit (e.g. a new flea & tick treatment or deworming medication for cats a…

 @9MLGF9B from Oregon answered…6hrs6H

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, an…

Yes, but only if the purchase prices of disposable products containing the minimum required amount of biodegradable mate…

 @9MLF5VJ from New Mexico answered…8hrs8H

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food wast…

Yes, there is a bunch of food that gets wasted that someone else can eat.

 @9J2LX9L from Tennessee answered…8hrs8H

Should the government provide subsidies for companies develo…

Yes, as long as these companies prove that what they're making is effective and can be made along a schedule and won't j…

 @9MLDG2Q from Texas answered…8hrs8H

Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a…

No, as it gives corporations an out of the negative climate impacts they cause, and will decrease demand for reform.

 @9MLDCL7 from Florida answered…8hrs8H

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food wast…

Yes. School lunch is extremely wasteful, and regulated food stamps should be used instead.

 @9ML8J6B from California answered…13hrs13H

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food wast…

Local governments should invest in programs to reduce food waste - not the federal government.

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