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.
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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.
Public views are tied to how these technologies would be used and what constraints would be in place.
Americans regard advances in artificial intelligence and human enhancement technologies with a degree of caution and uncertainty.
81% of Black Americans consider the outbreak a major threat to public health and about half see it as a major threat to their personal health.
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.
77% think vaccinations will benefit the economy.
Still about two-in-ten U.S. adults are “pretty certain” they won’t get the vaccine – even when there’s more information.
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.
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