Environment, Energy, and Resilience

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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Declines in public support for green and renewable energy

The public is not very confident in the federal government’s ability to deal with environmental and climate related issues.

Economics

Charitable giving is motivated by mission and effectiveness, not tax deductions

Although people do think individuals have some responsibility for assisting natural disaster victims, nearly all people expect federal and state governments to help, and 3 in 4 say the same about non-profits. Less than a quarter of adults have given money to help victims of recent hurricanes or the LA wildfires.

Environment, Energy, and Resilience

Half the public has been personally affected by extreme cold spells or heat waves within the past five years

Among those who have experienced recent extreme weather events or natural disasters, 72% believe they occurred at least in part because of climate change.