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63% of Americans Struggle with Rising Utility Costs
12/9/2025
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Story summary
- 63% of Americans report financial stress from higher utility bills, illustrating a disconnect between energy costs and climate-policy perceptions.
- Few link these increases to U.S. President Donald Trump’s anti-renewable stance.
- Bill Gates suggested reallocating resources from climate change to human welfare.
- Advocates struggle to break into mainstream narratives, highlighting the need for clearer energy-policy communication.
