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.
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Nearly all Democrats (92%) support a U.S. role in international efforts to reduce climate change impacts, as do 53% of Republicans.
Two-thirds of Americans say the United States should prioritize developing renewable energy sources over expanding the production of fossil fuels.
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.
Australia, Canada, Germany and the UK are among the other countries where there are partisan clashes on climate change issues.
Although Europe is struggling to manage the hundreds of thousands of refugees fleeing conflicts in the Middle East, Africa and elsewhere, the countries facing the biggest refugee impacts are the ones closest to the fighting.
Scotland’s independence referendum stands out from most other such votes in two ways: its peaceful nature and doubt as to its outcome.
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