For Earth Day, key facts about Americans’ views of climate change and renewable energy
42% of U.S. adults say that dealing with climate change should be a top priority for President Joe Biden and Congress to address this year.
Black Americans’ Views of and Engagement With Science
Black Americans hold multifaceted views when it comes to trust in medical research scientists: Majorities hold largely positive views of their competence, but express concern about the potential for misconduct.
Q&A: How and why Pew Research Center studied Black Americans’ views of science
A new survey, along with a related series of focus groups, shows the many nuanced views Black Americans hold about science.
Americans skeptical about religious objections to COVID-19 vaccines, but oppose employer mandates
Most U.S. adults do not believe that requests for religious exemptions from the COVID-19 vaccine are sincere.
When Americans think about science, what do they have in mind?
65% of U.S. adults say science has had a mostly positive effect on society; 28% say it has had an equal mix of positive and negative effects.
Americans continue to express mixed views about nuclear power
35% of Americans say the federal government should encourage the production of nuclear power; 26% say the government should discourage it.
5 key themes in Americans’ views about AI and human enhancement
Americans regard advances in artificial intelligence and human enhancement technologies with a degree of caution and uncertainty.
AI and Human Enhancement: Americans’ Openness Is Tempered by a Range of Concerns
Public views are tied to how these technologies would be used and what constraints would be in place.
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.
The Changing Political Geography of COVID-19 Over the Last Two Years
A Pew Research Center analysis of official reports of COVID-19-related deaths across the country shows how the dynamics of the pandemic have shifted over the past two years.
