It’s been more than 50 years since the words “Earth Day” entered the country’s environmental lexicon, and polling data show there is an increasing understanding that humans do, in fact, play a large role in earth’s changing environment. Nonetheless, sharp political divides and challenges to action still remain. Survey data […] Read more »
Americans find some sacrifices easier than others in fighting climate change
Most Americans think climate change is an issue that people should proactively do something about. When asked to choose between general approaches like the environment and climate, 58% of Americans think people should try to do things to shape and change it, while just 42% think people should simply learn […] Read more »
How partisans take different views on climate change
President Biden receives positive marks on climate change — 53% approve of his handling of it, with views largely divided along political lines. Political partisanship is among the biggest factors contributing to differences in Americans’ views on climate change; more so than age, education levels and where in the country […] Read more »
Public Support for International Climate Action
In March 2021, President Biden officially invited 40 world leaders to the Leaders Summit on Climate that he will host on April 22nd (Earth Day) and 23rd, 2021. The overarching goal of the summit is to underscore the urgency – and the economic benefits – of stronger climate action. As […] Read more »
Can fighting climate change be good economics?
Arguments about the environment through the years have often been framed as strict tradeoffs between either helping it or helping the economy. Naturally, that’s reflected in a lot of our old poll questions over four decades of surveys, with a steady run of climate-or-costs-types of choices offered; would you pick […] Read more »
Water Pollution Remains Top Environmental Concern in U.S.
Of six environmental problems facing the U.S., Americans remain most worried about those that affect water quality. Majorities express “a great deal” of worry about the pollution of both drinking water (56%) and rivers, lakes and reservoirs (53%). CONTINUED Megan Brenan, Gallup The OPINION TODAY email newsletter is a concise daily rundown of […] Read more »