54% of Americans view climate change as a major threat, but the partisan divide has grown | Pew Research Center

August 7, 2023

What the data says about Americans’ views of climate change

54% of Americans view climate change as a major threat, but the partisan divide has grown

54% of Americans view climate change as a major threat, but the partisan divide has grown

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54% of Americans view climate change as a major threat, but the partisan divide has grown

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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