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.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
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.
Majorities of Americans say the federal government, businesses and other actors are doing too little to reduce the effects of climate change.
46% of U.S. adults say the area where they live has had an extreme weather event over the past 12 months.
As the drive to inoculate more people continues, here are 10 facts about Americans and COVID-19 vaccines.
Americans’ expectations for the year ahead include an effective treatment or cure for COVID-19, as well as a vaccine to prevent the disease.
Black Americans stand out from other racial and ethnic groups in their attitudes toward key health care questions associated with the pandemic.
One-in-ten U.S. adults say they have taken part in citizen science in the past year, and 26% say they have ever done so.
Views about the health effects of genetically modified foods grew more negative between 2016 and 2018 and have been steady since then.
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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