Poll: Strong Majority of Americans Support New Methane Regulations

60% of Americans polled support EPA’s new regulations on methane emissions from the oil and gas industry, including 75% of Democrats, 62% of Independents and 43% of Republicans. After hearing arguments for and against the standards, the level of support holds steady (59% of those polled). More broadly, 66% of Americans favor the EPA setting stricter limits on air pollution, including 86% of Democrats, 68% of Independents and 41% of Republicans.