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reportOct 25, 2023

A majority of Americans believe climate change is causing harm to people in the U.S. today and 63% expect things to get worse in their lifetime.

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Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, speaks at a news conference at the U.S. Capitol following the passage of the Lower Energy Costs Act on March 30, 2023. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc. via Getty Images)

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short readAug 17, 2020

Fast facts about U.S. views on oil and gas production as White House moves to open Alaska refuge to drilling

As the debate resurfaces over drilling in the wildlife refuge, here are some facts about Americans’ views of expanded oil and gas drilling.
short readJun 29, 2020

Most Americans say climate change affects their local community, including 70% living near coast

Some 63% of Americans say climate change is currently affecting their local community either a great deal or some.
reportJun 23, 2020

Two-Thirds of Americans Think Government Should Do More on Climate

There is bipartisan support for several proposals to reduce the effects of climate change, especially for large scale tree-plantings to help absorb carbon emissions and offering tax credits to businesses that capture carbon emissions.
short readMar 23, 2020

New, emerging jobs and the green economy are boosting demand for analytical skills

New and emerging occupations are raising the importance of analytical skills, such as science, mathematics and programming.
reportFeb 13, 2020

As Economic Concerns Recede, Environmental Protection Rises on the Public’s Policy Agenda

Nearly as many Americans say protecting the environment should be a top policy priority (64%) as say this about strengthening the economy (67%)
short readJan 15, 2020

Renewable energy is growing fast in the U.S., but fossil fuels still dominate

Solar and wind power use has grown rapidly in the past decade, but as of 2018 those sources accounted for under 4% of all energy used in the U.S.
short readDec 19, 2019

Americans say they’re changing behaviors to help the environment – but is it making a difference?

Most Americans say they’re changing at least one everyday behavior to help protect the environment, but are they doing enough to make a difference?
short readDec 2, 2019

Most Americans say climate change impacts their community, but effects vary by region

About seven-in-ten in Pacific states say climate change is affecting their local community at least some. That compares with 54% in Mountain states.
reportNov 25, 2019

U.S. Public Views on Climate and Energy

A majority of U.S. adults say they are taking at least some specific action in their daily lives to protect the environment, though Democrats and Republicans remain at ideological odds over the causes of climate change and the effects of policies to address it.
reportAug 2, 2019

Findings at a glance: Environmental health specialists

A majority of Americans have a positive overall view of environmental health scientists, though their opinions are more mixed when it comes to trust in them to do a good job, show concern for the community’s interest and provide fair and accurate information.