1. Impact of climate change
A 74% median across nine middle-income countries say global climate change is affecting their area, with droughts or water shortages a top concern.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
A 74% median across nine middle-income countries say global climate change is affecting their area, with droughts or water shortages a top concern.
Majorities in nine middle income countries are willing to make lifestyle changes to curb the effects of climate change – younger adults especially so.
Large majorities in nine middle-income countries say global climate change is affecting their community. About half or more in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico see a great deal of impact.
Majorities in 22 of 25 nations surveyed say global climate change is a major threat to their country. In many places, this view is more common among those on the left.
At least eight-in-ten Americans who experienced extreme weather say climate change contributed a lot or a little.
Seven-in-ten Americans view the spread of false information online as a major threat facing the nation in 2025.
Among Republicans, 56% think climate policies usually hurt the U.S. economy. By contrast, 52% of Democrats say they usually help.
Adults across 25 countries see the spread of false information online, the condition of the global economy and terrorism as major threats today.
On balance, most people across 24 nations are not confident in Trump to handle immigration, conflict in Ukraine and Israel, China relations, the global economy, and climate change.
Nationally, 60% of Americans say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost, while 38% say they cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.
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