Environment, Energy, and Resilience

People don’t think the government is doing enough to combat climate change

Amidst deep partisan divides on climate policy, only a third of the public think the Inflation Reduction Act will have an impact on combatting climate change.

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More Americans are pessimistic about the impact they can have on climate change compared with three years ago.

Most people are taking a variety of steps that reduce their climate impact, but they are often more motivated by finances than environmental concerns.

Environment, Energy, and Resilience

Where do Americans stand on climate and energy policy?

People are finding the science of climate change increasingly convincing, and 55% of Americans support a clean electricity standard that would decrease the share of electricity coming from traditional sources.

Environment, Energy, and Resilience

Taking Action on Climate Change

An AP-NORC Poll conducted in August 2019 examines beliefs about the impact individuals can have on climate change and actions they may be taking to reduce their own carbon footprint.