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.
Overall, two-thirds of Americans support providing incentives to increase the use of electric and hybrid vehicles.
GOP moderates and younger adults generally offer more support for action to address climate change than conservatives and older adults.
Nearly seven-in-ten Americans think it is very important for the United States to be a world leader in scientific achievements.
70% of Americans say the core strategies for containing COVID-19 are well understood, even though studies have yielded conflicting advice.
There’s a 14-point gap between the shares of White and Black adults in the U.S. who say they have a great deal of confidence in scientists.
Republicans ages 18 to 39 are more likely than their GOP elders to think humans have a large role in climate change.
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