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American Trends Panel Wave 102

Field dates: Jan. 24 – Jan. 30, 2022 Topics: Climate, COVID-19 and culture of work

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    A photo that shows Orlando Utility Commission's Stanton Solar Farm outside Orlando, Florida, in September 2021. In the distance is the utility's Stanton Energy Center, powered by coal and natural gas.

    Americans Largely Favor U.S. Taking Steps To Become Carbon Neutral by 2050

    Majorities of Americans say the United States should prioritize the development of renewable energy sources and take steps toward the country becoming carbon neutral by the year 2050. But just 31% want to phase out fossil fuels completely, and many foresee unexpected problems in a major transition to renewable energy.

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    Photo shows CDC Director Rochelle Walensky and Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and chief medical adviser to the president, testify before a Senate committee hearing on the federal response to COVID-19 on Jan. 11 on Capitol Hill in Washington.

    Increasing Public Criticism, Confusion Over COVID-19 Response in U.S.

    Americans are increasingly critical of the response to COVID-19 from elected officeholders and public health officials. Positive ratings of public health officials, such as those at the CDC, have fallen 10 points since August. And 60% of U.S. adults say they’ve felt confused as a result of changes to recommendations on how to slow the spread of COVID-19.

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