Public attitudes toward climate policy, technology, and the environment

Americans express higher levels of concern over artificial intelligence’s environmental impact than that of cryptocurrencies, meat production, or air travel.

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Six in 10 say it’s important to negotiate a permanent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and between Russia and Ukraine

About half disapprove of the way Trump is handling both conflicts.

Few support punitive funding cuts to colleges and universities

Most of the public believes that colleges and universities make significant contributions to scientific and technological advancement and think their federal research funding should be maintained.

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Increased approval of Trump’s handling of the Israel-Palestine conflict

Forty-seven percent approve of how Trump is handling the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, up from 37% in September. The public’s opinion of Trump’s overall job performance holds…

Most see the federal shutdown as a problem and think there is plenty of blame to go around

Although the shutdown debate is focused on health care subsidies, 42% of Americans do not have an opinion about extending tax credits to those who…

Trump receives worse marks with AAPI adults than general public on key issues

Most AAPI adults cite the importance of the economy, jobs, and inflation, and few approve of how Trump is handling them. AAPI support for the…

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