President Joe Biden heads to a vital U.N. climate summit at a time when a majority of Americans regard the deteriorating climate as a problem of high importance to them, an increase from just a few years ago. About 6 out of 10 Americans also believe that the pace of […] Read more »
Global Warming and Clean Energy as Government Priorities
Drawing on a representative sample of the U.S. adult population (n = 1,006; including the 898 registered voters whose data are included in this report), these findings describe how registered voters view a variety of domestic climate and energy policies. … • 86% support providing tax incentives or rebates to […] Read more »
Fox News Poll: High voter worry on inflation as Biden economy ratings plummet
Here are five takeaways on the mood of the nation from a Fox News survey released Wednesday.• Almost 9 in 10 voters worry about inflation, as most report prices are up for everyday items — assuming they’re not out of stock altogether.• Half could live on their savings for three […] Read more »
67% of Americans perceive a rise in extreme weather, but partisans differ over government efforts to address it
Two-thirds of Americans say extreme weather events across the country have been occurring more often than in the past. Far fewer say they’re happening about as often (28%), and only 4% say they are happening less often, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. The findings come amid reports […] Read more »
Most Californians Oppose More Offshore Oil Drilling
Following the major oil spill off the Orange County coastline, there have been renewed calls to ban drilling off the California coast. Strong majorities of Californians have opposed allowing more oil drilling off the California coast in recent years. When we last asked this question in our July 2021 survey, […] Read more »
California: Water Supply and Drought Are Now Top Environmental Concern
When asked to name the most important environmental issue facing the state today, Californians are most likely to mention water supply and drought—a shift from a year ago. About six in ten Californians approve of Governor Newsom’s handling of environmental issues, and a similar share approve of President Biden on […] Read more »