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.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Here’s a look back at the past year and some of its biggest news events through 15 of our most striking research findings.
Most K-12 students at U.S. public schools have a school year of about 180 days, but when that year starts and ends varies substantially by region.
One-in-five federal, state and local candidate tweets in 2022 have mentioned race, abortion, education or the economy.
Many U.S. adults describe cyberattacks from other countries (71%) and the spread of misinformation online (70%) as major threats to the U.S.
This report was made possible by The Pew Charitable Trusts, which received support from the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations. It was a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Find related reports online at pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/religion. Research Team Becka A. Alper, Senior Researcher Alan Cooperman, Director, Religion ResearchGregory A. Smith, Associate Director, […]
Nearly all Democrats (92%) support a U.S. role in international efforts to reduce climate change impacts, as do 53% of Republicans.
Overall, two-thirds of Americans support providing incentives to increase the use of electric and hybrid vehicles.
While the economy remains the dominant issue in this fall’s midterm elections, the issue of abortion has increased markedly in importance. More voters continue to view their midterm vote as an expression of opposition to Joe Biden than support for him. But across both parties, more voters now say Biden is not much of a factor in their vote.
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.
Yet renewable sources, like wind and solar, remain Americans’ overall priority for domestic production.
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