A look at how people around the world view climate change
Majorities in many countries say global climate change is a major threat to their nation. Global concerns about climate change have risen since 2013.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Majorities in many countries say global climate change is a major threat to their nation. Global concerns about climate change have risen since 2013.
Solar and wind power use has grown rapidly in the past decade, but as of 2018 those sources accounted for under 4% of all energy used in the U.S.
New and emerging occupations are raising the importance of analytical skills, such as science, mathematics and programming.
The public is somewhat more positive about the effects of government funding on research and practitioner recommendations.
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.
There is a gender gap in views of the use of animals in scientific research. Those with a high level of science knowledge are more inclined to approve of such research.
U.S. foreign policy scholars are more concerned about climate change and less worried about ISIS and refugees than the U.S. public and general publics abroad.
Where do Americans go to stay informed about science topics? Here are some key takeaways about Americans’ science news habits today.
As public debates continue over a range of science-related topics, including climate change and the safety of eating genetically modified (GM) foods, Americans are largely skeptical about the degree to which scientists understand these two issues, whether there is scientific consensus on them, and the influences on scientists’ research. Recent Pew Research Center studies have […]
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