Seven-in-ten Americans say being outdoors in nature is meaningful and fulfilling | Pew Research Center

November 14, 2022

3. Environmentalism, individual actions and the morality of energy use

Seven-in-ten Americans say being outdoors in nature is meaningful and fulfilling

Seven-in-ten Americans say being outdoors in nature is meaningful and fulfilling

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3. Environmentalism, individual actions and the morality of energy use
Seven-in-ten Americans say being outdoors in nature is meaningful and fulfilling
Most Americans have hiked outdoors within the past year
Vast majority of U.S. adults say they make an effort to protect the environment at least some of the time
Most Americans say they seek to reduce food waste, plastic and water usage
Historically Black Protestant church members among most likely to say it’s important to conserve energy
Majority of U.S. adults conserve energy both to save money and help environment
Non-Christian religious groups among most likely to have donated money to fight climate change
Americans more likely to see sex outside marriage than driving a gas-guzzling vehicle as morally wrong
Highly religious Americans less likely to view inefficient energy practices as morally wrong