A new poll shows that Marylanders are deeply averse to one of Governor Moore’s largest environmental initiatives to cut carbon emissions, with 61 percent of those surveyed saying they oppose plans to end sales of new gas-powered cars by 2035.
Moore announced plans this spring to combat climate change by phasing out sales of gas-powered cars, setting a goal that matches California’s ambitious program and would reduce the largest source of Maryland’s greenhouse gas emissions. The regulation would take effect in September, ratcheting up the percentage of electric vehicles sold in Maryland.
Half of those surveyed said they “strongly opposed” the idea.
