Energy and Environment

A median of 69% of adults across 20 global publics we surveyed are in favor of expanding the use of natural gas.

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.

The spread of infectious diseases is the top concern in the U.S., UK, Japan and South Korea as global economic concerns grow.

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

A majority of experts canvassed say significant reforms aimed at correcting problems in democratic institutions and representation will take place. But they are divided about whether this will lead to positive outcomes for the public.

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

Republicans ages 18 to 39 are more likely than their GOP elders to think humans have a large role in climate change.

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.

For Earth Day 2020, we take stock of public opinion in the United States about global climate change and the environment.