Californians believe the state’s changing climate now represents a serious health threat. According to the latest Berkeley IGS Poll a two-thirds majority describes both extreme heat (64%) and air pollution in their area (63%) as serious threats to their own and their family’s health and safety. Voters residing in the […] Read more »
Higher gas prices a factor for those considering a hybrid or electric car
About a third of U.S. adults would consider an electric car (slightly more would think about a hybrid) if they were in the market for a vehicle, citing higher gas prices as one big reason why, along with the belief that these vehicles are cleaner for the environment. Another quarter […] Read more »
Awareness of government actions to combat climate change is low in most countries
In a new global survey of 23,577 adults aged 16 – 74 in 31 countries, Ipsos found that climate change is a regular concern for half of people across a global country average. Concern is notably higher in Latin American countries, with Colombia, Chile, Mexico, Argentina and Italy all leading […] Read more »
California: Voters offer a wide range of issues they’d like the state to address
Voters offer a wide array of responses when presented with a list of fifteen issues facing California and asked which one or two they consider most important for the state to address. Topping the list are housing affordability, mentioned by 31%, homelessness (29%), crime and public safety (23%) and gas […] Read more »
Climate Change Proposals Favored by Solid Majorities in U.S.
Americans widely favor each of six proposals designed to limit greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. Support ranges from 59% in favor of spending federal money for building more electric vehicle charging stations in the U.S. up to 89% for providing tax credits to Americans who install clean […] Read more »
Half of Americans report gas prices causing financial hardship
A new ABC News/Ipsos poll finds that half of Americans are experiencing financial hardship due to high gas prices, with one in five reporting “serious” difficulties. Americans blame lots of actors for the current prices including Russian President Putin, oil companies, and President Biden and the Democrats. These pressures potentially […] Read more »