Oil and Gas Industry Has the Worst Public Image in America
When the public views your industry with less regard than bankers, lawyers, and government officials, there is serious reason for concern.
The latest Gallup poll has found the oil and gas industry is the least popular business sector in America. For the second year in a row, the oil and gas industry has scored the most negative overall view by Americans.
In a survey which asked participants to say whether their overall view of a particular business sector is very positive, somewhat positive, neutral, somewhat negative, or very negative, the oil and gas industry came out last. Its net positive (positive minus negative, in percentage points) was -39, placing it two percentage points behind the federal government.
Read the full story at Gallup: Americans Rate Computer Industry Best, Oil and Gas Worst
Nathanael Baker is the Managing Editor of EnergyBoom. He has researched and reported on the issues of renewable energy, sustainability, and climate change for over two years. He has provided research to the New York Times and The Economist, as well as being published on different media outlets including, The Energy Collective.
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