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· March 14, 2025

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Screenshot of an example choice posed to respondents. Example includes a choice between Policy Package 1 and Policy Package 2. Policy Package 1 includes retraining for any Indian who loses their job in a coal power plant, no change to the existing coal tax, invest in more solar and wind energy to generate clean power and reduce air pollution, experts make policy decisions, and government to set aside money to protect the most vulnerable people (e.g., the poor) from the impacts of global warming. Policy Package 2 includes a guaranteed job for any Indian who loses their job in a coal power plant, coal tax revenues distributed to poor Indians, ban new coal power plants and polluting vehicles to reduce air pollution, no change to the existing participation policy, and no change to the existing adaptation policy.