The poll results released Oct. 11 examined how N.C. voters prepared for Hurricane Florence and how their thoughts about climate change have shifted over time.
The results of a survey conducted by the Elon University Poll following Hurricane Florence generated significant and widespread coverage by the media, particularly those results relating to how N.C. voters’ opinions about climate change have shifted over time.
The results of the Elon Poll survey were released Oct. 11 as the remnants of Hurricane Michael entered North Carolina and the discussion about the impact of climate change intensified.
Among the outlets covering the results of the poll were The Washington Post, the Raleigh News & Observer and Charlotte Observer, MSNBC and others. A sampling of the coverage can be found below:
The Washington Post – “In North Carolina, hurricanes did what scientists could not: Convince Republicans that climate change is real.” The story was by a broad range of outlets including the Boston Globe, Virginian-Pilot, Chicago Tribune, East Bay Times, Tampa Bay Times
MSNBC – “Some NC Republicans rethink the value of denying climate change“
Raleigh News & Observer, Charlotte Observer – “Climate change threatens the coast and NC should act, voters of both parties say “
The Washington Post – “The Energy 202: Some Republicans in close races are (ever so slightly) changing their tune on climate change“
McClatchy DC Bureau – “From ‘no’ to a ‘reality’: NC Republicans adopt different posture on climate change“
WWAY – “Elon Poll looks at NC view of hurricanes, environmental disasters”
Carolina Journal – “New Elon Poll shows North Carolinians concerned about climate change, hurricanes“
WHQR – CoastLine: Hurricane Florence Highlights Need for Affordable Housing
WSOC, Charlotte Business Journal – “Poll: Florence spurs NC interest in more rules on coal ash, hog farms”
WFDD – “Elon Poll Looks At Impact of Hurricane Florence on North Carolina Voters“
Wonkette – “North Carolina Conservatives Saw Their Homes Washed Away, Now They’re Almost Climate Change Believers“
Think Progress – “Poll: 71% of independents more likely to support candidate favoring climate action“
Washington Monthly – “A Laurel Oak Punctures the Climate Change Bubble“
Inquisitr – “North Carolina Republicans Believe In Climate Change Now“
Cynthia Tucker, syndicated columnist – “How many disasters will it take?“
Wilmington Star-News – “Wilmington-area conservatives debate climate change after Florence“