Does experiencing extreme events increase support for clean energy?

First-hand experience of an extreme weather event inspires support for a clean energy policy (in the form of willingness to pay more for electricity) -- regardless of the person’s view on climate change or political affiliation. Wildfires and hurricanes (sudden, directly threatening events) spur the biggest bump in support, while drought and heat waves (slow-acting, cumulative events) make less of a difference.
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