In the post-debate poll in Iowa, Focus on Rural America found some shakeups among the Democratic presidential contenders and some key takeaways for the field. Iowa Democrats are focused on electability and they see rural issues and a rural strategy as key to that end. CONT. Focus on Rural America Read more »
Signs of increasing urgency around climate change, but also skepticism of government intervention
The latest partnership survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation and The Washington Post examines the public’s views, awareness, and preferences related to climate change. Like surveys conducted by other organizations, our poll finds high levels of concern and support for policy solutions to address climate change. In this poll, we […] Read more »
Younger Americans views’ on climate change: More serious, yet more optimistic
Many young people in the U.S. and around the world have been speaking out on the issue of climate change, and that’s fine with eight in 10 Americans who think young people should be involved with the issue. Fifty-seven percent of Americans think the environment will be worse for next […] Read more »
Most Americans say climate change should be addressed now
A majority of Americans think action needs to be taken right now to address climate change. Most consider it at least to be a serious problem — including more than a quarter who say it is a crisis. Seven in 10 think human activity contributes a lot or some to […] Read more »
Americans increasingly see climate change as a crisis, poll shows
A growing number of Americans describe climate change as a crisis, and two-thirds say President Trump is doing too little to tackle the problem. The results, from a poll conducted by The Washington Post and the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), point to a growing disconnect between Americans worried about the […] Read more »
AP-NORC poll: 64% disapprove of Trump’s climate change views
President Donald Trump gets some of his worst marks from the American people when it comes to his handling of climate change, and majorities believe the planet is warming and support government actions that he has sometimes scoffed at. CONT. Seth Borenstein, Nicholas Riccardi & Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press Read more »