Americans continue to have doubts about climate scientists’ understanding of climate change
The share of Americans who say climate scientists understand very well whether climate change is occurring decreased from 37% in 2021 to 32% this year.
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The share of Americans who say climate scientists understand very well whether climate change is occurring decreased from 37% in 2021 to 32% this year.
Two-thirds of Americans say the United States should prioritize developing renewable energy sources over expanding the production of fossil fuels.
No more than half of Americans say they think solar geoengineering and cloud seeding would make a difference in reducing the effects of climate change.
A median of 69% of adults across 20 global publics we surveyed are in favor of expanding the use of natural gas.
Nearly seven-in-ten Americans think it is very important for the United States to be a world leader in scientific achievements.
As 14 states and one territory prepare to hold primaries or caucuses on Super Tuesday, here’s a look at how Democrats see climate change.
The share of Americans who say global climate change is a major threat to the well-being of the U.S. has grown from 44% in 2009 to 60% in 2020.
For Earth Day 2020, we take stock of public opinion in the United States about global climate change and the environment.
Many Americans say government investments in medical research, engineering and technology or basic scientific research usually pay off in the long run.
Support for focusing on alternative energy development (is up slightly since December 2014, but wide political differences remain.
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