Environment, Energy, and Resilience

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.

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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.

Environment, Energy, and Resilience

Extreme heat is impacting most Americans

Seven in ten adults say extreme heat has impacted their electricity bills. Over 80% have experienced some sort of severe weather event within the last five years.

Politics

Most say Biden should withdraw from the Presidential race

Sixty-five percent of Democrats say President Biden should withdraw and allow his party to select a different nominee. There are growing misgivings about Biden’s mental capability to be an effective president.