What the data says about abortion in the U.S.
Six-in-ten US adults say abortion should be legal in all or most cases. Here’s a look at data on abortion rates, providers, demographics and more.
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Americans Are Increasingly Pessimistic About Avoiding the Worst Effects of Climate Change
About six-in-ten Americans say countries around the world, including the U.S., will not do enough to avoid the worst effects of climate change. This growing pessimism is driven by Democrats.
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Worldwide, a quarter of new car sales are electric vehicles or hybrids
In eight countries, at least half of all new cars sold in 2025 were electric or hybrid. The U.S. reached just 10%, well below the global average of 25%.
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10 facts about Americans and marijuana
Nearly nine-in-ten U.S. adults say marijuana should be legal either for medical or recreational use. Just 11% say the drug should not be legal at all.
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Key findings about Americans and mental health
As the nation marks Mental Health Awareness Month, here’s a look at how Americans describe their mental health and who they feel comfortable talking to about it.
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71% of U.S. homeowners say their home insurance costs have gone up
The two reasons homeowners cite most often are insurance companies wanting to make more money and the costs of repairing and rebuilding.
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Many Americans hold utility companies responsible for their rising home energy bills
Three-quarters of U.S. adults say their home energy costs have gone up in recent years, including 42% who say these costs have gone up a lot.
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Gas Prices Are Americans’ Top Concern in Iran War
69% of Americans are worried about higher gas prices due to the Iran war, and 45% say the U.S. is not doing enough to avoid civilian causalities.
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Where Do Americans Get Health Information, and What Do They Trust?
Health care providers are a key source for health information. Smaller shares get health information from social media and AI.
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Americans’ Shifting Views on Energy Issues
The share of Republicans who say the country should prioritize oil, coal and natural gas over wind and solar power has doubled to 71% over the last six years.
