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October 13, 2021

67% of Americans perceive a rise in extreme weather, but partisans differ over government efforts to address it

Two-thirds of U.S. adults see extreme weather events happening more often

Two-thirds of U.S. adults see extreme weather events happening more often

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67% of Americans perceive a rise in extreme weather, but partisans differ over government efforts to address it
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