Even as climate change increases the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, from fires to floods and hurricanes, two-thirds of Americans say if their home is hit they would rather rebuild than relocate, a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds. Republicans were the most likely to say they would hunker […] Read more »
Extreme weather doesn’t usually motivate Americans to move. Here’s why
Nearly one in three Americans have been personally affected by an extreme weather event in the last two years, according to a new poll from the PBS NewsHour, NPR and Marist. Those types of events — think hurricanes, floods, tornadoes and wildfires — are expected to increase in severity and […] Read more »
Public support for climate action by the president and Congress is rising
We are pleased to share a short report on registered voters’ support for climate action from our latest nationally representative Climate Change in the American Mind survey, which was conducted this month. The results are timely, as members of Congress are deciding whether to pass the bipartisan infrastructure bill and […] Read more »
Where America stands on climate change
… The environment is making a slow and steady ascent in the public’s mind as one of the main issues facing the country. Though COVID distracted us in 2020, unprecedented floods, seemingly endless wildfires, and other forms of extreme weather have re-focused our attention. Today, one in four believe that […] Read more »
Fox News Poll: Nine in 10 say Taliban control of Afghanistan poses threat to US
Voters believe the U.S. military action in Afghanistan after 9/11 made the United States safer – and that the Taliban’s resurgence is a threat to U.S. security. That’s according to a national Fox News survey of registered voters released Sunday. An overwhelming 89 percent majority considers Taliban control of Afghanistan […] Read more »
Pew’s new global survey of climate change attitudes finds promising trends but deep divides
Global views on climate change are shifting, but there is still a strong progressive-conservative divide. Stephen Leonardi/Unsplash, CC BY Kate T. Luong, George Mason University; Ed Maibach, George Mason University, and John Kotcher, George Mason University People’s views about climate change, from how worried they are about it affecting them […] Read more »