What the data says about Americans’ views of climate change
Two-thirds of Americans say the United States should prioritize developing renewable energy sources over expanding the production of fossil fuels.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Two-thirds of Americans say the United States should prioritize developing renewable energy sources over expanding the production of fossil fuels.
Nearly all Democrats (92%) support a U.S. role in international efforts to reduce climate change impacts, as do 53% of Republicans.
46% of U.S. adults say the area where they live has had an extreme weather event over the past 12 months.
Majorities of Americans say the federal government, businesses and other actors are doing too little to reduce the effects of climate change.
Views about the health effects of genetically modified foods grew more negative between 2016 and 2018 and have been steady since then.
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