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Friday, June 23rd, 2023

What the data says about Americans’ views of climate change

Author:     ALEC TYSON, CARY FUNK and BRIAN KENNEDY
Source:     Pew Research Center
Publication Date:     APRIL 18, 2023
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Stephan:  

Here is yet another poll reporting on the consciousness of American society this time concerning Climate Change, and once again what stands out is the willful ignorance, or maybe it is just stupidity, on the part of Americans who identify as Republicans. They don’t see climate change as a priority, don’t understand or are incapable of comprehending the level of risk they face.

A chart showing that climate change is a much lower priority for Republicans than for Democrats.

A recent report from the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has underscored the need for international action to avoid increasingly severe climate impacts in the years to come. Steps outlined in the report, and by climate experts, include major reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from sectors such as energy production and transportation.

But how do Americans feel about climate change, and what steps do they think the United States should take to address it? Here are eight charts that illustrate Americans’ views on the issue, based on recent Pew Research Center surveys.

How we did this

A majority of Americans support the U.S. becoming carbon neutral by 2050. Nearly seven-in-ten Americans (69%) favor the U.S. taking steps to become carbon neutral by 2050, a goal outlined by President Joe Biden at the outset of his administration. The same share of Americans (69%) say the U.S. should prioritize developing renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, over expanding the production of oil, coal and natural gas. Carbon neutrality means releasing no more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere than is removed.

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