A majority of Americans say climate change is affecting their local community

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May 25, 2021

3. Local impact of climate change, environmental problems

A majority of Americans say climate change is affecting their local community

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3. Local impact of climate change, environmental problems
Most Democrats, a majority of GOP support new building standards aimed at withstanding extreme weather
Lower-income Americans more likely to report a range of environmental problems in their communities
Black adults put higher priority on help for lower-income areas in climate policy
Majorities in both major parties try to live in ways that help protect the environment at least some of the time
Majorities of Americans say they try to limit food and water waste, use fewer plastics to help environment
Actions to protect the environment more common among those who try to live in environmentally friendly ways

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