Americans report more engagement with science news than in 2017
More than half of U.S. adults (56%) say they talk about science news with others at least a few times a month.
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Americans Value U.S. Role as Scientific Leader, but 38% Say Country Is Losing Ground Globally
Large majorities value government investments in science and consider it important for the United States to be a world leader in scientific achievement, but few think the country is gaining ground globally.
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Home solar panel adoption continues to rise in the U.S.
While residential solar power generates just a fraction of the country’s overall electricity, it has continued to grow rapidly.
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Lack of Preparedness Among Top Reactions Americans Have to Public Health Officials’ COVID-19 Response
Overall, 46% of Americans say the statement “public health officials were unprepared for the outbreak” describes their views extremely or very well, including similar shares of Republicans and Democrats.
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Gay or bisexual men express concern about monkeypox, are critical of government’s response
Men who describe themselves as gay or bisexual are more likely to say they have received or intend to get a monkeypox vaccine.
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Partisan differences are common in the lessons Americans take away from COVID-19
Here’s what Americans said they learned about the development of vaccines and medical treatments and their advice for handling a future outbreak.
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Many Americans say they have shifted their priorities around health and social activities during COVID-19
We asked respondents to describe in their own words what rose and fell in importance to them during the pandemic. Here are some of the key themes that emerged.
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Most Americans who have faced extreme weather see a link to climate change – Republicans included
Overall, around four-in-ten Americans say their local community has experienced severe weather in the past year, a May survey found.
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Americans support incentives for electric vehicles but are divided over buying one themselves
Overall, two-thirds of Americans support providing incentives to increase the use of electric and hybrid vehicles.
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Americans Divided Over Direction of Biden’s Climate Change Policies
Several climate policies receive bipartisan support, despite Republicans and Democrats differing on the overall approach.
