Survey: Californians support efforts to combat global warming, but not the price tag

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Survey: Californians support efforts to combat global warming, but not the price tag

A strong majority of Californians support the state's efforts to combat global warming — unless those efforts lead to higher gas and energy prices.

BYRON, CA - MAY 16: Rows of wind turbines are seen at the Altamont Pass wind farm May 16, 2007 in Byron, California. According to the online resource SustainLane Government, Oakland, California is well on its way to meeting a California mandate that calls for 20 percent of elctricity purchases to come from renewable sources by the year 2020. Oakland currently leads the nation in green energy by drawing 17% of its electrical power from renewable sources such as solar, geothermal and wind turbines. Much of Oakland's electricty comes from one of the worlds largest wind farms along the Altamont Pass near Livermore, Califonia. The wind farm spans over 78 square miles with over 5,400 wind turbines capable of powering up to 180,000 homes. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

A strong majority of Californians support the state's efforts to combat global warming — unless those efforts lead to higher gas and energy prices.

A strong majority of Californians support the state's efforts to combat global warming — unless those efforts lead to higher gas and energy prices. The Public Policy Institute of California recently polled more than 1,700 residents for its annual survey on environmental issues.

KPCC'S Molly Peterson caught up with some of the people polled to take a look behind the numbers.