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.
Republicans ages 18 to 39 are more likely than their GOP elders to think humans have a large role in climate change.
For Earth Day 2020, we take stock of public opinion in the United States about global climate change and the environment.
44% of Americans have a great deal of confidence in the scientific community, while 47% have only some confidence and 7% have hardly any.
A strong majority of the American public thinks of science as having a positive effect on society, and most expect continued benefits to accrue from science in the years ahead.
Here is a roundup of key takeaways from our studies of U.S. public opinion about science issues and their effect on society.
Where do Americans go to stay informed about science topics? Here are some key takeaways about Americans’ science news habits today.
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