Climate, Energy & Environment

Majorities of Americans say the federal government, businesses and other actors are doing too little to reduce the effects of climate change.

There are wide partisan gaps over most of the 19 items asked about – particularly addressing racial issues and dealing with global climate change.

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

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.

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

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.