Environment, Energy, and Resilience

Most Americans have been affected by extreme heat this year

Extreme heat has impacted 90% of adults, up from 83% two years ago. However, fewer Americans believe climate change is happening compared with a year ago (66% vs. 73%).

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More than half experienced extreme cold over the past five years

As a result of winter storms and freezing temperatures this year, 68% are receiving higher than usual electricity or gas bills.

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.

Environment, Energy, and Resilience

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.

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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.