Harris Poll: 88 percent say US should pursue renewable energy; 72 percent blame oil for food price increase, 35 percent blame ethanol

A new Harris poll found that 88 percent of US adults agreed that the U.S. should pursue renewable energy sources. 72 percent said that higher oil prices have had a substantial impact on food prices, compared to only 35 percent who believe the same for ethanol.

78 percent said they believe ethanol usage would lessen the country’s dependence on foreign oil.

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