A new survey of voters in five western states, including Utah, finds that a majority "believe current laws protecting air, land and water should be strengthened or better enforced."
The survey indicates most voters consider environmental protection and a strong economy to be compatible goals.
A majority in every state where voters were surveyed -- Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming -- said they favor replacing coal with other energy sources such as wind and solar power. And 54 percent indicated they'd be willing to pay at least ten dollars more per month to increase the use of renewable energy to generate electricity in their state.
(See also related Billings Gazette and Associated Press stories.)
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