23% of Americans think they will have to make major sacrifices in their own lives because of climate change

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October 24, 2023

How Americans View Future Harms From Climate Change in Their Community and Around the U.S.

23% of Americans think they will have to make major sacrifices in their own lives because of climate change

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23% of Americans think they will have to make major sacrifices in their own lives because of climate change

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How Americans View Future Harms From Climate Change in Their Community and Around the U.S.
63% of Americans say harm to people in the U.S. from climate change will get worse in their lifetime
37% of Americans say they personally care ‘a great deal’ about the issue of climate change
How Americans think climate change will impact select areas over the next 30 years
70% of Americans say climate news makes them feel sad about what is happening to the Earth
Majority of Democrats say climate news makes them feel anxious while majority of Republicans say they feel suspicious of the groups pushing action

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