Climate, Energy & Environment

Republicans are more negative than Democrats toward China, though unfavorable ratings have climbed among both parties.

The share of Americans who say global climate change is a major threat to the well-being of the U.S. has grown from 44% in 2009 to 60% in 2020.

New and emerging occupations are raising the importance of analytical skills, such as science, mathematics and programming.

As 14 states and one territory prepare to hold primaries or caucuses on Super Tuesday, here’s a look at how Democrats see climate change.

Nearly as many Americans say protecting the environment should be a top policy priority (64%) as say this about strengthening the economy (67%)

Solar and wind power use has grown rapidly in the past decade, but as of 2018 those sources accounted for under 4% of all energy used in the U.S.

Most Americans say they're changing at least one everyday behavior to help protect the environment, but are they doing enough to make a difference?

About seven-in-ten in Pacific states say climate change is affecting their local community at least some. That compares with 54% in Mountain states.

A majority of U.S. adults say they are taking at least some specific action in their daily lives to protect the environment, though Democrats and Republicans remain at ideological odds over the causes of climate change and the effects of policies to address it.

A majority of Americans have a positive overall view of environmental health scientists, though their opinions are more mixed when it comes to trust in them to do a good job, show concern for the community’s interest and provide fair and accurate information.