Americans’ Top Policy Priority for 2024: Strengthening the Economy
Growing shares of Republicans rate immigration and terrorism as top priorities for the president and Congress this year.
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Americans largely support U.S. joining international efforts to address climate change
Nearly all Democrats (92%) support a U.S. role in international efforts to reduce climate change impacts, as do 53% of Republicans.
Americans see different global threats facing the country now than in March 2020
Many U.S. adults describe cyberattacks from other countries (71%) and the spread of misinformation online (70%) as major threats to the U.S.
Americans Largely Favor U.S. Taking Steps To Become Carbon Neutral by 2050
Majorities of Americans say the United States should prioritize the development of renewable energy sources and take steps toward the country becoming carbon neutral by the year 2050. But just 31% want to phase out fossil fuels completely, and many foresee unexpected problems in a major transition to renewable energy.
Most U.S. Latinos say global climate change and other environmental issues impact their local communities
Latinos broadly support an array of policy measures to address climate change and other environmental issues.
Fast facts about international views of climate change as Biden attends UN COP26 conference
Recent surveys have documented how people around the world view the issue of climate change and international responses.
Striking findings from 2022
Here’s a look back at the past year and some of its biggest news events through 15 of our most striking research findings.
As the 2022 campaign draws to a close, here’s how federal, state and local candidates have used Twitter
One-in-five federal, state and local candidate tweets in 2022 have mentioned race, abortion, education or the economy.
Americans are less concerned – but more divided – on climate change than people elsewhere
There is minimal praise from other societies for how the United States and China are handling climate change.
Virtual Event: Climate and Concern: COP26 and Global Public Opinion
Pew Research Center is joined by UK Special Representative for Climate Change Nick Bridge and World Resources Institute Vice President for Climate and Economics Helen Mountford to discuss the Center’s public opinion data on global views of climate change and confidence in the international community to address it.
