Key findings: How Americans’ attitudes about climate change differ by generation, party and other factors
Majorities of Americans say the federal government, businesses and other actors are doing too little to reduce the effects of climate change.
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Majorities of Americans say the federal government, businesses and other actors are doing too little to reduce the effects of climate change.
Americans offer a lackluster evaluation of how the country has balanced priorities during the coronavirus outbreak. Fewer than half say the country has given the right amount of priority to the needs of K-12 students, public health or quality of life.
As the drive to inoculate more people continues, here are 10 facts about Americans and COVID-19 vaccines.
77% think vaccinations will benefit the economy.
Several climate policies receive bipartisan support, despite Republicans and Democrats differing on the overall approach.
A median of 69% of adults across 20 global publics we surveyed are in favor of expanding the use of natural gas.
Over the centuries, the relationship between science and religion has ranged from conflict and hostility to harmony and collaboration, while various thinkers have argued that the two concepts are inherently at odds and entirely separate.
Majorities of Americans support an array of measures to address climate change but stop short of a full break with fossil fuels.
Majorities say scientific research on gene editing is a misuse – rather than an appropriate use – of technology. But public acceptance of gene editing for babies depends on how it will be used, and views often differ by age and religion.
73% say they are vaccinated, but at least half express confusion, concern over vaccine information and health impacts.
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