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August 7, 2023

What the data says about Americans’ views of climate change

Younger U.S. adults are more open than older adults to phasing out fossil fuels completely

Younger U.S. adults are more open than older adults to phasing out fossil fuels completely

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Younger U.S. adults are more open than older adults to phasing out fossil fuels completely

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What the data says about Americans’ views of climate change
Climate change is a much lower priority for Republicans than for Democrats
Two-thirds of Americans prioritize developing alternative energy sources, like wind and solar
Younger U.S. adults are more open than older adults to phasing out fossil fuels completely
Two-thirds say large businesses and corporations are doing too little to reduce climate change effects
54% of Americans view climate change as a major threat, but the partisan divide has grown
Democrats more likely than Republicans to see local effects of climate change
About three-quarters of Americans support a U.S. role in global efforts to address climate change