Democrats and Republicans retain markedly different views about global warming, with 75% of Democrats versus 40% of Republicans saying they personally worry about it a “great deal” or “fair amount.” Both groups’ levels of concern about global warming have fluctuated in recent years. Republicans — as well as independents, at […] Read more »
Public Opinion on Global Warming Is Easier to Change Than Science
If you’re curious what a motivated political campaign to undermine established science looks like, allow Gallup and its new poll of climate change attitudes to demonstrate. … For a long time, advocates of climate action have hoped that at least once the effects of climate change become obvious, people would […] Read more »
Concerns About Global Warming on the Rise
U.S. worry about global warming is heading back up after several years of expanded public skepticism. Views on the subject are now near the midpoint in Gallup trends, exemplified by the 58% of Americans who say they worry a great deal or fair amount about global warming. This is up […] Read more »
More Americans Still Prioritize Economy Over Environment
For the fifth consecutive year, more Americans are interested in protecting economic growth than in protecting the environment when the two goals are at odds. This year’s 48% to 43% split represents a relatively narrow advantage for the economy, similar to last year’s reading. But the latest result contrasts with […] Read more »
Survey Of Republicans And Republican-Leaning Independents On Energy And Climate Change
This short report is based on a January 2013 national survey of Republicans and Republican-leaning Independents. We found that they prefer clean energy as the basis of America’s energy future and say the benefits of clean energy, such as energy independence (66%) saving resources for our children and grandchildren (57%), […] Read more »
Keystone XL Pipeline Draws Broad Support
As the Obama administration approaches a decision on the Keystone XL pipeline, a national survey finds broad public support for the project. Two-thirds of Americans (66%) favor building the pipeline, which would ransport oil from Canada’s oil sands region through the Midwest to refineries in Texas. Just 23% oppose construction […] Read more »