Forty-one percent of Americans say they would be at least somewhat likely to purchase an electric vehicle (EV) the next time they are in the market for a new car, according to a new survey from the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) and The Associated Press-NORC […] Read more »
Sharply Fewer in U.S. See Energy Situation as “Very Serious”
Americans show significantly less concern about the U.S. energy situation now than they did a year ago, with 34%, down from 44%, describing the situation as “very serious.” The 2022 spike came amid sharply rising gas prices and was the highest percentage seeing the situation as very serious since 2011. […] Read more »
For many, their personal finances are a source of major stress
Most adults say their financial situation is a source of stress, including 36% who say it is a major source of stress, as people experience increasing expenses and debt. These problems are especially acute in households with incomes under $50,000. Six in 10 adults with household incomes under $50,000 describe […] Read more »
In divided nation, Americans do agree on this: Biden should talk about economy — CBS News poll
The state of our union is … ? We asked people to describe it, and received some dour assessments: they picked “divided” most of all, followed by “declining” and “weak.” Few picked adjectives “strong,” or — amid tough economic ratings — “prospering.” These aren’t just one-sided partisan points. Partisans share […] Read more »
How Religion Intersects With Americans’ Views on the Environment
Most U.S. adults – including a solid majority of Christians and large numbers of people who identify with other religious traditions – consider the Earth sacred and believe God gave humans a duty to care for it, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. But the survey also finds […] Read more »
Californians and Their Economic Well-Being
Jobs and the economy are a top concern as Californians set a future course in the November election. Although job growth has been relatively strong as the state and nation recover from the COVID-19 crisis, residents are dealing with rising prices on consumer goods and high gasoline costs. Lower-income Californians […] Read more »