A University of Texas at Austin poll has revealed that there is a growing generation gap between older and younger Americans on issues relating to energy and the environment.
Renewable energy, hydraulic fracturing and fossil fuel use divided the 2,105 respondents depending on their age, comparing those 35 and under with those 65 and older.
Houston Chronicle business columnist Chris Tomlinson writes that the difference in energy stance could be attributed to the health and pollution problems the United States’ youngest generations have experienced.
Click through the slideshow to see how generations differ on each topic and read more on HoustonChronicle.com.
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