Survey shows U.S. consumers resist paying fees for climate change efforts

A recent survey by the American Enterprise Institute reveals that most U.S. consumers are unwilling to pay additional fees on their utility bills to combat climate change. Support drops significantly as proposed fees increase, with only 7% willing to pay an extra $1. The survey shows that opposition grows sharply among working-class and independent voters as fees rise. At $20, support nearly disappears, and at $75, even liberal college graduates oppose the charge. Low-income households face a higher energy burden, spending a larger percentage of their income on utilities. Many Americans view climate change fees as unaffordable, indicating a reliance on government or corporations to address the issue instead.