Over 60% of Americans say climate change is affecting their community

Jul 3, 2020

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The impact of climate change on American communities. Image: REUTERS/Dronebase

Brian Kennedy

Research Associate, Pew Research Center

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Partisan divide in views of climate change's impact on own community.

Percentage of Americans who say they are affected by climate change. Image: Pew Research

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Those living near coasts who are affected by climate change.

Those living near coasts who are affected by climate change. Image: Pew Research

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Distance Americans live from the coast. Image: Pew Research

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