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.
As the drive to inoculate more people continues, here are 10 facts about Americans and COVID-19 vaccines.
Views about the health effects of genetically modified foods grew more negative between 2016 and 2018 and have been steady since then.
Black Americans stand out from other racial and ethnic groups in their attitudes toward key health care questions associated with the pandemic.
In 2019, 74% of Americans said they had a mostly positive view of doctors; 68% had a mostly favorable view of medical research scientists.
As in 2016, 88% of U.S. adults say its benefits outweigh the risks. And the share who consider its preventive benefits to be “very high” rose by 11 points to 56%.
Here is a roundup of key takeaways from our studies of U.S. public opinion about science issues and their effect on society.
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