The pope is concerned about climate change. How do U.S. Catholics feel about it?
Not all U.S. Catholics share the pope's concerns on climate change; their views vary by political affiliation, race and ethnicity, and age.
Not all U.S. Catholics share the pope's concerns on climate change; their views vary by political affiliation, race and ethnicity, and age.
Americans now see reducing the budget deficit as a higher priority for the president and Congress to address than in recent years. But strengthening the economy continues to be the public’s top policy priority.
Despite the many depressing stories dominating the international news cycle, there is also a note of positivity among survey respondents in views of the UN, the benefits of international cooperation for solving problems and the importance of common values for bringing nations together.
Powerful storms, wildfires, heat waves and other extreme climate-related events are projected to become more common and affect more people.
Citizens offer mixed reviews of how their societies have responded to climate change, and many question the efficacy of international efforts to stave off a global environmental crisis.
Majorities of Americans say the federal government, businesses and other actors are doing too little to reduce the effects of climate change.
International relations experts' assessment of the current crises facing the world are often at odds with those of the U.S. general public.
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, people around the world are still concerned by the threat of global climate change.
A majority of U.S. registered voters say climate change will be a very or somewhat important issue when casting their vote for president.
Majorities across 20 publics say government investments in scientific research are worthwhile and express a lot or some confidence in scientists to do what is right for the public.