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What the data says about Americans’ views of climate change

The Pew Research Center has carried out a range of surveys on US attitudes to climate change.

The Pew Research Center has carried out a range of surveys on US attitudes to climate change. Image: Unsplash/Markus Spiske

Alec Tyson
Associate Director of Research, Pew Research Center
Cary Funk
Associate Director of Research, PEW Research Center
Brian Kennedy
Research Associate, Pew Research Center
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US attitudes to energy and carbon neutrality. climate change
Two-thirds of Republicans under age 30 favour the US taking steps to become carbon neutral. Image: Pew Research Center

US attitudes to phasing out fossil fuels. climate change
Younger adults are keener on phasing out fossil fuels. Image: Pew Research Center

US attitudes on wind and solar power
Two-thirds of Americans want the government to encourage wind and solar power. Image: Pew Research Center

US views on how businesses are approaching climate change.
Two-thirds of Americans say large businesses are not doing enough to tackle climate change. Image: Pew Research Center

Political divisions on climate change in the US.
A majority of US adults see climate change as a threat to the country’s well-being. Image: Pew Research Center

Political divisions on climate change in the US.
There’s a contrast between how Republicans and Democrats prioritize climate change. Image: Pew Research Center

Political divisions on climate change in the US.
Americans living in the Pacific region are more likely to say climate change is having an impact. Image: Pew Research Center

Political divisions on climate change in the US.
A third of Americans think the US is doing less than other large economies on climate change. Image: Pew Research Center
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