Econ 101 is the study of supply and demand--and costs and benefits. It looks like North Carolina residents don't see much benefit in proposals to do something about global warming.
Roy Cordato, of the John Locke Foundation comments on a recent survey:
“Only a tiny portion of those surveyed are willing to accept the types of price increases that will come about if North Carolina moves forward with drastic proposals sold as measures to fight global warming. Commitment to the cause is very low, despite the massive propaganda campaign that is currently being waged on radio and TV.”