Today is Earth Day, the 50th time that we, as a global collective, have celebrated our planet. It’s a time to appreciate the ground on which we stand and the skies above us. And ponder our own role in ensuring that future generations can enjoy them too. As multiple reports […] Read more »
Support for Mask Requirements in Public Persists Although Worries about Infection Continue to Decline
A majority of Americans support mask requirements for people traveling on airplanes, trains, and other types of public transportation, even as a federal judge in Florida on Monday voided the national mask mandate covering airlines and other public transportation. The public is also more likely to favor than oppose requiring […] 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 »