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NBC News Poll conducted by Hart Research Associates (D) and Public Opinion Strategies (R). Aug. 14-17, 2021. N=1,000 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.1.

             

"When it comes to addressing climate change, do you believe that the federal government is doing enough to address climate change, not doing enough to address climate change, or is this an issue in which the federal government does not need to be involved?"

 
    Doing
enough
Not doing
enough
Does not
need to be
involved
Unsure  
    % % % %  
 

8/14-17/21

14 52 31 3  

 

Quinnipiac University Poll. July 27-Aug. 2, 2021. N=1,290 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 2.7. RV = registered voters

             

"Do you think that climate change is an emergency, or not?"

 
    It's an
emergency
Don't
think so
Unsure/
No answer
   
    % % %    
 

7/27 - 8/2/21

61 36 3    
 

8/21-26/19 RV

56 42 2    
             

"Are you worried that you or someone in your family might be affected by an extreme weather event, or is that not something you're worried about?"

 
    Are
worried
Are not
worried
Unsure/
No answer
   
    % % %    
 

7/27 - 8/2/21

46 54 1    
 

8/21-26/19 RV

40 59 1    
 

12/12-17/18 RV

40 59 1    
             

"Do you think that the extreme weather events in the United States over the past few years are related to climate change, or don't you think so?"

 
    Think
they are
Don't
think so
Unsure/
No answer
   
    % % %    
 

7/27 - 8/2/21

61 35 4    
 

12/12-17/18 RV

61 34 5    

 

Quinnipiac University Poll. April 8-12, 2021. N=1,237 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 2.8.

             

"Do you think that climate change in the United States is a crisis, a problem but not a crisis, or not a problem at all?"

 
    A crisis A problem,
not a crisis
Not a
problem
Unsure/
No answer
 
    % % % %  
 

4/8-12/21

40 34 23 4  
 

1/28 - 2/1/21

43 33 21 3  

 

Quinnipiac University Poll. Jan. 28-Feb. 1, 2021. N=1,075 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.

             

"Do you support or oppose the Biden administration re-joining the Paris Agreement, a pact reached among countries around the globe to limit climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions?"

 
    Support Oppose Unsure/
No answer
   
    % % %    
 

1/28 - 2/1/21

63 33 4    

 

CBS News Poll. April 14-19, 2020. N=1,013 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.

             

"Do you think the condition of the environment for the next generation will be better, worse, or about the same as it is now?"

 
    Better Worse Same Unsure/
No answer
 
    % % % %  
 

4/14-19/20

17 51 31 2  
 

4/9-14/19

11 62 26 2  
 

4/11-15/18

14 56 29 2  
 

4/11-15/17

12 57 29 2  
 

11/18-22/15

11 56 30 2  
 

3/29 - 4/1/10

16 49 33 2  
 

4/20-24/07

11 57 29 4  
             

"Which statement comes closest to your view about global warming? Global warming is caused mostly by human activity such as burning fossil fuels. Global warming is caused mostly by natural patterns in the earth's environment. OR, Global warming does not exist."

 
    Mostly
human
activity
Mostly
natural
patterns
It does
not exist
Caused by
both (vol.)
Don't know
what causes
it/Unsure
    % % % % %
 

4/14-19/20

60 24 5 7 4
 

4/9-14/19

62 22 7 7 3
 

4/11-15/18

54 24 13 5 4
 

4/11-15/17

53 26 9 6 5
 

11/18-22/15

53 31 9 5 2
 

9/8-15/15

51 29 9 5 5
 

9/10-14/14

54 31 10 3 2
 

5/16-19/14

49 33 11 3 3
 

2/19-23/14

46 34 14 3 4
             

"As best you can tell, do you think humanity could do something to stop or slow down climate change, if everyone really tried, or do you think climate change is beyond humanity's control?"

 
    Humanity
could do
something
Beyond
humanity's
control
Unsure/
No answer
   
    % % %    
 

4/14-19/20

62 33 5    
 

4/9-14/19

59 36 5    

 

Quinnipiac University Poll. Aug. 21-26, 2019. N=1,422 registered voters nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.1.

             

"Do you think the United States is doing enough to address climate change, doing too much, or do you think more needs to be done to address climate change?"

 
    Doing
enough
Doing
too much
More needs
to be done
Unsure/
No answer
 
    % % % %  
 

8/21-26/19

20 8 67 5  
 

8/9-13/18

18 10 64 7  
 

3/16-20/18

22 10 63 5  
 

9/21-26/17

21 12 63 5  
 

8/9-15/17

19 13 64 4  
 

5/31 - 6/6/17

19 12 65 4  
 

3/30 - 4/3/17

18 18 59 5  
 

3/16-21/17

19 17 59 4  
 

3/2-6/17

18 19 59 4  
 

2/2-6/17

17 18 59 5  
 

11/23-30/15

21 17 57 5  
             

"Do you think that climate change is an emergency, or not?"

 
    It's an
emergency
Don't
think so
Unsure/
No answer
   
    % % %    
 

ALL

56 42 2    
 

Republicans

18 81 1    
 

Democrats

84 14 2    
 

Independents

63 36 1    

 

NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll. July 15-17, 2019. N=1,346 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.5.

             

"Do you think a tax on emissions of carbon based fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas is a good idea or a bad idea?"

 
    A good
idea
A bad
idea
Unsure    
    % % %    
 

7/15-17/19

50 44 6    
             

"Do you think a Green New Deal to address climate change by investing government money in green jobs and energy efficient infrastructure is a good idea or a bad idea?"

 
    A good
idea
A bad
idea
Unsure    
    % % %    
 

7/15-17/19

63 32 5    
             

"Do you think having the United States rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement is a good idea or a bad idea?"

 
    A good
idea
A bad
idea
Unsure    
    % % %    
 

7/15-17/19

53 31 17    

 

CBS News Poll. April 9-14, 2019. N=1,010 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 4.

             

"Do you think global warming is an environmental problem that is causing a serious impact now, or do you think the impact of global warming won't happen until sometime in the future, or do you think global warming won't have a serious impact at all?"

 
    Impact
now
Impact in
the future
No serious
impact
Doesn't
exist (vol.)
Unsure/
No answer
    % % % % %
 

4/9-14/19

53 26 15 3 3
 

12/9-13/16

56 23 17 1 3
 

11/18-22/15

50 25 19 1 5
 

9/10-14/14

46 28 24 1 1
 

5/16-19/14

46 31 20 n/a 4
 

2/6-10/13

49 28 19 n/a 5
 

6/22-25/12

44 19 21 6 9
 

10/1-6/10

43 29 22 3 3
 

2/2-4/09

43 30 19 3 5
             

"How important will the environment and global warming be in your vote for president next year: extremely important, very important, somewhat important, or not too important?"

 
    Extremely
important
Very
important
Somewhat
important
Not too
important
Unsure/
No answer
    % % % % %
 

4/9-14/19

19 27 29 24 1

 

Gallup Poll. March 1-10, 2019. N=1,039 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 4.

             

"Next, I'm going to read a list of problems facing the country. For each one, please tell me if you personally worry about this problem a great deal, a fair amount, only a little, or not at all. ... How much do you personally worry about the quality of the environment?"

 
    A great
deal
A fair
amount
Only
a little
Not
at all
 
    % % % %  
 

3/1-10/19

47 27 18 8  
             

"With which one of these statements about the environment and the economy do you most agree? Protection of the environment should be given priority, even at the risk of curbing economic growth. OR, Economic growth should be given priority, even if the environment suffers to some extent." Options rotated

 
    Protection
of the
environment
Economic
growth
Equal
priority
(vol.)
Unsure  
    % % % %  
 

3/1-10/19

65 30 3 2  
 

3/1-8/18

57 35 4 4  
 

3/1-5/17

56 35 5 4  
 

3/2-6/16

56 37 4 3  
 

3/5-8/15

46 42 6 5  
 

3/6-9/14

50 41 4 5  
 

3/7-10/13

43 48 4 5  
 

3/8-11/12

41 49 6 4  
 

3/3-6/11

36 54 6 4  
 

5/24-25/10

50 43 4 3  
 

3/4-7/10

38 53 4 5  
 

3/5-8/09

42 51 5 3  
 

3/6-9/08

49 42 5 3  
             

"I'm going to read you a list of environmental problems. As I read each one, please tell me if you personally worry about this problem a great deal, a fair amount, only a little, or not at all.

"How much do you personally worry about global warming or climate change?" 2013-2014: "How much do you personally worry about global warming?" 2015: Half sample asked "global warming" and half sample asked "global warming or climate change."

 
    A great
deal
A fair
amount
Only a
little
Not
at all
Unsure
    % % % % %
 

3/1-10/19

44 21 15 20 -
 

3/1-8/18

43 20 18 18 -
 

3/1-5/17

45 21 18 16 -
 

3/2-6/16

37 27 17 19 -
 

3/5-8/15

32 23 21 24 -
 

3/6-9/14

34 22 19 24 -
 

3/7-10/13

33 25 20 23 -
             

"Next, thinking about the issue of global warming, how well do you feel you understand this issue? Would you say very well, fairly well, not very well, or not at all?"

 
    Very
well
Fairly
well
Not
very well
Not
at all
Unsure
    % % % % %
 

3/1-10/19

27 53 18 2 1
 

3/1-8/18

29 52 15 3 -
 

3/1-5/17

29 50 19 3 -
 

3/2-6/16

24 55 16 5 -
 

3/5-8/15

25 52 19 4 -
 

3/6-9/14

33 51 14 2 -
 

3/7-10/13

27 52 18 3 -
 

3/8-11/12

29 55 12 4 -
 

3/3-6/11

25 55 15 4 1
 

3/4-7/10

26 56 15 3 -
             

"Which of the following statements reflects your view of when the effects of global warming will begin to happen? They have already begun to happen. They will start happening within a few years. They will start happening within your lifetime. They will not happen within your lifetime, but they will affect future generations. OR, They will never happen." Options rotated. "Unsure" response not shown.

 
    Already
happening
Within a
few years
Within your
lifetime
Future
generations
Never
    % % % % %
 

3/1-10/19

59 4 9 16 11
 

3/1-8/18

60 4 5 16 12
 

3/1-5/17

62 4 7 16 9
 

3/2-6/16

59 5 9 17 10
 

3/5-8/15

55 3 8 17 16
 

3/6-9/14

54 3 8 16 18
 

3/7-10/13

54 3 9 15 15
 

3/8-11/12

52 4 10 15 15
 

3/3-6/11

49 4 9 17 18
 

3/4-7/10

50 3 10 16 19
             

"Thinking about what is said in the news, in your view is the seriousness of global warming generally exaggerated, generally correct, or is it generally underestimated?" Options rotated

 
    Generally
exaggerated
Generally
correct
Generally under-
estimated
Unsure  
    % % % %  
 

3/1-10/19

35 22 42 1  
 

3/1-8/18

33 25 41 1  
 

3/1-5/17

34 28 35 2  
 

3/2-6/16

34 25 40 2  
 

3/5-8/15

42 21 35 2  
 

3/6-9/14

42 23 33 2  
 

3/7-10/13

41 24 33 2  
 

3/8-11/12

42 24 31 3  
 

3/3-6/11

43 26 29 3  
 

3/4-7/10

48 24 25 3  
             

"Just your impression, which one of the following statements do you think is most accurate? Most scientists believe that global warming is occurring. Most scientists believe that global warming is NOT occurring. OR, Most scientists are unsure about whether global warming is occurring or not."

 
    Is
occurring
Not
occurring
Are
unsure
Unsure  
    % % % %  
 

3/1-10/19

65 6 26 2  
 

3/1-8/18

66 6 24 4  
 

3/1-5/17

71 5 22 2  
 

3/2-6/16

65 7 25 3  
 

3/5-8/15

62 8 27 3  
 

3/6-9/14

60 8 29 3  
 

3/7-10/13

62 6 28 4  
 

3/8-11/12

58 7 32 3  
 

3/3-6/11

55 8 33 4  
 

3/4-7/10

52 10 36 2  
             

"And from what you have heard or read, do you believe increases in the Earth's temperature over the last century are due more to the effects of pollution from human activities, or natural changes in the environment that are not due to human activities?" Options rotated

 
    Human
activities
Natural
changes
Unsure    
    % % %    
 

3/1-10/19

66 31 3    
 

3/1-8/18

64 33 3    
 

3/1-5/17

68 29 3    
 

3/2-6/16

65 31 4    
 

3/5-8/15

55 41 4    
 

3/6-9/14

57 40 3    
 

3/7-10/13

57 39 4    
 

3/8-11/12

53 41 6    
 

3/3-6/11

52 43 5    
 

3/4-7/10

50 46 5    
             

"Do you think that global warming will pose a serious threat to you or your way of life in your lifetime?"

 
    Yes No Unsure    
    % % %    
 

3/1-10/19

45 55 -    
 

3/1-8/18

45 54 1    
 

3/1-5/17

42 57 1    
 

3/2-6/16

41 57 2    
 

3/5-8/15

37 62 2    
 

3/6-9/14

36 64 1    
 

3/7-10/13

34 64 1    
 

3/8-11/12

38 61 1    
 

3/4-7/10

32 67 2    
             

"Do you believe that new environmental and energy laws designed to reduce global warming will definitely hurt the economy, probably hurt the economy, have no effect either way on the economy, probably help the economy, or definitely help the economy?" Options rotated. "Unsure" response not shown.

 
    Definitely
hurt
Probably
hurt
Have
no effect
Probably
help
Definitely
help
    % % % % %
 

3/1-10/19

15 26 19 26 11
 

3/4-7/10

20 29 18 24 6
 

12/11-13/09

19 23 17 27 9
             

"Finally, we'd like to ask you about proposals to dramatically reduce the use of fossil fuels such as gas, oil and coal in the U.S. within the next 10 or 20 years, in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Would you strongly favor, favor, oppose or strongly oppose establishing policies aimed at achieving this?" N=501 (Form B); margin of error ± 5

 
    Strongly
favor
Favor Oppose Strongly
oppose
Unsure
    % % % % %
 

3/1-10/19

27 33 19 17 3
             

"How likely do you think it is that the U.S. could dramatically reduce the use of fossil fuels within the next 10 or 20 years: very likely, likely, unlikely, or very unlikely?" N=501 (Form B); margin of error ± 5

 
    Very
likely
Likely Unlikely Very
unlikely
Unsure
    % % % % %
 

3/1-10/19

22 38 25 14 1

 

Pew Research Center. Jan. 9-14, 2019. N=1,505 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.

             

"Which comes closer to your view, even if neither is exactly right? ... Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost."

 
    Cost jobs,
hurt economy
Are worth
the cost
Both/Neither/
(vol.)/Unsure
   
    % % %    
 

1/9-14/19

30 63 6    
 

6/8 - 7/9/17

37 59 5    
 

11/30 - 12/5/16

34 59 7    

 

Quinnipiac University Poll. Dec. 12-17, 2018. N=1,147 registered voters nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.4.

             

"How concerned are you about climate change: very concerned, somewhat concerned, not so concerned, or not concerned at all?"

 
    Very
concerned
Somewhat
concerned
Not so
concerned
Not
concerned
at all
Unsure/
No answer
    % % % % %
 

12/12-17/18

42 27 14 17 1
 

3/16-20/18

42 27 16 15 1
 

9/21-26/17

45 27 10 18 -
 

8/9-15/17

45 28 12 14 1
 

5/31 - 6/6/17

49 27 10 13 -
 

3/30 - 4/3/17

45 31 11 12 1
 

3/16-21/17

43 30 15 12 -
 

3/2-6/17

46 25 14 15 1
 

2/2-6/17

44 28 12 14 -
 

12/16-20/15

33 33 14 20 -
 

11/23-30/15

32 33 14 21 1
             

"Do you think that climate change is going to have a significant negative effect on the world in your lifetime, or don't you think that?"

 
    Think
it is
Don't
think that
Unsure/
No answer
   
    % % %    
 

12/12-17/18

50 45 4    

 

NBC News/Wall Street Journal Poll conducted by Hart Research Associates (D) and Public Opinion Strategies (R). Dec. 9-12, 2018. N=900 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.3.

             

"From what you know about global climate change or global warming, which one of the following statements comes closest to your opinion? Global climate change has been established as a serious problem, and immediate action is necessary. There is enough evidence that climate change is taking place and some action should be taken. We don't know enough about global climate change, and more research is necessary before we take any actions. Concern about global climate change is unwarranted." Options rotated

 
    Immediate
action
Some
action
More
research
Concern
unwarranted
Unsure
    % % % % %
 

12/9-12/18

45 21 18 12 4
 

9/14-18/17

39 24 23 12 2
 

4/17-20/17

39 28 22 10 1
 

6/11-15/14

31 30 24 13 2
 

12/11-14/09

23 31 29 12 5
 

10/22-25/09

29 27 29 13 2
 

1/17-20/07

34 30 25 8 3
 

6/9-12/06

29 30 28 9 4
 

7/24-26/99

23 28 32 11 6
             

"In thinking about climate change, which concerns you more about the financial costs? Failing to address climate change will lead to greater financial costs from weather related events like floods and droughts. OR, Regulations to address climate change will lead to greater financial costs and higher energy prices." Options rotated. Half sample B.

 
    Failing
to address
will lead to
greater costs
Regulations
to address
will lead to
greater costs
Both
equally
(vol.)
Neither
(vol.)
Unsure
    % % % % %
 

12/9-12/18

52 35 3 2 8

 

Monmouth University Poll. Nov. 9-12, 2018. N=802 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.5.

             

"Do you think that the world's climate is undergoing a change that is causing more extreme weather patterns and the rise of sea levels, or is this not happening?"

 
    It is
happening
It is not
happening
Unsure    
    % % %    
 

11/9-12/18

78 16 5    
 

12/10-13/15

70 22 8    
             

"In general, do you support or oppose the U.S. government doing more to reduce the type of activities that cause climate change and sea level rise?"

 
    Support Oppose Depends
(vol.)
Unsure  
    % % % %  
 

11/9-12/18

69 22 4 5  
 

12/10-13/15

64 26 4 7  
             

"How confident are you in the government's ability to reduce the type of activities that cause climate change and sea level rise: very confident, somewhat confident, not too confident, or not at all confident?"

 
    Very
confident
Somewhat
confident
Not too
confident
Not at all
confident
Unsure
    % % % % %
 

11/9-12/18

8 31 26 31 3
             

"How likely do you think it is that Congress will take action on climate change in the next few years: very likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not at all likely?"

 
    Very
likely
Somewhat
likely
Not too
likely
Not at all
likely
Unsure
    % % % % %
 

11/9-12/18

8 34 30 24 3

 

Quinnipiac University Poll. Aug. 9-13, 2018. N=1,175 registered voters nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.4.

             

"As you may know, the wildfires in California are the worst in the state's history. Do you think climate change is a factor in making these fires more extreme, or not?"

 
    Think it
is a factor
Don't
think so
Unsure/
No answer
   
    % % %    
 

8/9-13/18

53 39 8    

 

Quinnipiac University Poll. March 16-20, 2018. N=1,291 registered voters nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.3.

             

"How concerned are you that you or a member of your family will be personally affected by climate change: very concerned, somewhat concerned, not so concerned, or not concerned at all?"

 
    Very
concerned
Somewhat
concerned
Not so
concerned
Not
concerned
at all
Unsure/
No answer
    % % % % %
 

3/16-20/18

35 27 17 20 1
 

9/21-26/17

36 28 13 22 1
 

8/9-15/17

37 29 14 19 1
 

3/30 - 4/3/17

37 29 16 17 1

 

Gallup Poll. March 1-8, 2018. N=1,041 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 4.

             

"Do you think the U.S. government is doing too much, too little, or about the right amount in terms of protecting the environment?"

 
    Too much Too little About right Unsure  
    % % % %  
 

3/1-8/18

9 62 28 1  
 

3/7-10/13

16 47 35 2  
 

3/8-11/12

17 51 30 2  
 

3/3-6/11

16 49 33 2  
 

3/4-7/10

15 46 35 4  
 

3/13-16/06

4 62 33 1  
 

3/7-10/05

5 58 34 3  
 

3/8-11/04

5 55 37 3  
 

3/3-5/03

7 51 37 5  
 

4/3-9/00

10 58 30 2  
 

1/5 - 3/31/92

4 68 26 2  
             

"With which one of these statements about the environment and energy production do you most agree? Protection of the environment should be given priority, even at the risk of limiting the amount of energy supplies -- such as oil, gas and coal -- which the United States produces. OR, Development of U.S. energy supplies -- such as oil, gas and coal -- should be given priority, even if the environment suffers to some extent." Options rotated

 
    Protection
of the
environment
Development
of energy
supplies
Equally/
Both (vol.)
Neither/
Other (vol.)
Unsure
    % % % % %
 

3/1-8/18

59 34 3 2 2
 

3/7-10/13

45 46 3 3 3
 

3/8-11/12

44 47 3 2 4
 

3/3-6/11

41 50 4 1 4
 

5/24-25/10

55 39 3 1 2
 

3/4-7/10

43 50 2 2 3
 

3/5-8/09

47 46 3 1 3
 

3/6-9/08

50 41 4 2 3
 

3/11-14/07

58 34 3 2 3
 

3/13-16/06

49 42 4 2 3
 

3/7-10/05

52 39 4 2 3
 

3/8-11/04

48 44 3 1 4
 

3/3-5/03

49 40 5 2 4
 

3/4-7/02

52 40 3 2 3
 

3/5-7/01

52 36 6 2 4
             

"Next, I am going to read some specific proposals. For each one, please say whether you generally favor or oppose it. How about . . . ?"

 
    Favor Oppose Unsure    
    % % %    
 
 

"Spending more government money on developing solar and wind power"

 

3/1-8/18

76 23 1    
             
 

"Setting higher emissions and pollution standards for business and industry"

 

3/1-8/18

74 25 1    
             
 

"More strongly enforcing federal environmental regulations"

 

3/1-8/18

73 26 1    
             
 

"Imposing mandatory controls on carbon dioxide emissions and other greenhouse gases"

 

3/1-8/18

67 31 2    
             
 

"Setting higher emissions standards for automobiles"

 

3/1-8/18

66 33 1    
             
 

"Setting stricter standards on the use of techniques to extract natural gas from the earth, including 'fracking'"

 

3/1-8/18

58 38 4    
             
 

"Passing a carbon tax to encourage reductions in carbon dioxide emissions"

 

3/1-8/18

53 45 2    
             
 

"Expanding the use of nuclear energy"

 

3/1-8/18

45 51 4    
             
 

"Opening up land owned by the federal government for oil exploration"

 

3/1-8/18

43 55 2    
             
 

"Spending government money to support the coal industry"

 

3/1-8/18

32 66 2    

 

Quinnipiac University Poll. Sept. 21-26, 2017. N=1,412 registered voters nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.1.

             

"Do you think that the U.S. should remain a part of the Paris Accord, which is an international agreement to prevent climate change, or do you think the U.S. should withdraw from the Paris Accord?"

 
    Remain Withdraw Unsure/
No answer
   
    % % %    
 

9/21-26/17

60 30 10    
             

"Thinking about the past few years, do you think that there has been more extreme or unusual weather in the United States, less extreme or unusual weather in the United States, or about the same amount of extreme weather in the United States as before?"

 
    More
extreme
Less
extreme
About
the same
Unsure/
No answer
 
    % % % %  
 

9/21-26/17

64 1 32 2  
 

3/30 - 4/3/17

56 3 39 3  
             

"Do you believe that recent climate change is primarily caused by human activity, or not?"

 
    Primarily
human
activity
Not primarily
human
activity
There is
no climate
change (vol.)
Unsure/
No answer
 
    % % % %  
 

9/21-26/17

62 31 1 6  
 

8/9-15/17

68 27 - 4  
 

3/30 - 4/3/17

65 28 1 6  
 

3/16-21/17

66 30 - 4  

 

ABC News/Washington Post Poll. Sept. 18-21, 2017. N=1,002 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.5.

             

"Do you think the severity of recent hurricanes is most likely the result of global climate change, or is it just the kind of severe weather events that happen from time to time?" Options rotated

 
    Global
climate
change
Just the kind
of event that
happens
Unsure    
    % % %    
 

9/18-21/17

55 41 5    
 

9/23-27/05

39 54 7    

 

CNN Poll conducted by SSRS. Sept. 17-20, 2017. N=1,053 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.7.

             

"Thinking about the increase in the number and strength of hurricanes in recent years, do you think global warming has been a major cause, a minor cause, or not a cause of the increase in hurricanes?" 2005: CNN/USA Today/Gallup Poll

 
    A major
cause
A minor
cause
Not a
cause
Unsure/
Refused
 
    % % % %  
 

9/17-20/17

49 17 28 6  
 

10/21-23/05

36 29 30 5  

 

NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll. June 21-25, 2017. N=995 registered voters nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.1.

             

"Do you support or oppose President Trump's withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement?"

 
    Support Oppose Unsure    
    % % %    
 

ALL

33 55 13    
 

Democrats

9 80 11    
 

Republicans

66 18 16    
 

Independents

29 62 10    

 

CNBC All-America Economic Survey conducted by Hart Research Associates (D) and Public Opinion Strategies (R). June 9-12, 2017. N=800 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.5.

             

"President Trump recently decided to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Change Agreement, which was made under President Obama. This agreement sets different goals for each participating country to reduce in the next several years its greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. Do you support or oppose President Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from this agreement?"

 
    Support Oppose Unsure    
    % % %    
 

6/9-12/17

34 57 9    

 

Quinnipiac University Poll. May 31-June 6, 2017. N=1,361 registered voters nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.2.

             

"Do you think that the United States can fight climate change and protect jobs at the same time, or do you think that achieving one of those goals means hurting the other?"

 
    Can
do both
One hurts
the other
Unsure/
No answer
   
    % % %    
 

5/31 - 6/6/17

73 20 7    
 

4/12-18/17

75 18 7    
 

3/30 - 4/3/17

68 24 8    
             

"Do you approve or disapprove of President Trump's decision for the U.S. to withdraw from the Paris Agreement, which is an international agreement to prevent climate change?" Asked 6/1-6/17 only.

 
    Approve Disapprove Unsure/
No answer
   
    % % %    
 

6/1-6/17

32 62 6    
 

Republicans

72 20 8    
 

Democrats

3 93 4    
 

Independents

35 62 4    

 

ABC News/Washington Post Poll. June 2-4, 2017. N=527 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 5.

             

"Do you support or oppose Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the main international agreement that tries to address climate change?"

 
    Support Oppose Unsure    
    % % %    
 

ALL

28 59 13    
 

Democrats

8 82 10    
 

Republicans

67 25 8    
 

Independents

22 63 15    
             

"Do you think that Trump's decision will do more to create U.S. jobs, such as in the traditional energy sector, or cost U.S. jobs, such as in the renewable energy sector?" Options rotated

 
    Create jobs Cost jobs Unsure    
    % % %    
 

6/2-4/17

39 47 14    
             

"Overall, do you think Trump's decision will help international efforts to address climate change, hurt it, or make no difference?"

 
    Help Hurt Make no
difference
Unsure  
    % % % %  
 

6/2-4/17

11 51 33 4  
             

"Overall, do you think Trump's decision will help the U.S. economy, hurt it, or make no difference?"

 
    Help Hurt Make no
difference
Unsure  
    % % % %  
 

6/2-4/17

32 42 20 6  
             

"Overall, do you think Trump's decision will help U.S. leadership in the world, hurt it, or make no difference?"

 
    Help Hurt Make no
difference
Unsure  
    % % % %  
 

6/2-4/17

18 55 23 4  

 

Quinnipiac University Poll. May 4-9, 2017. N=1,078 registered voters nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.

             

"As president, do you think Donald Trump should remove specific regulations intended to combat climate change, or not?"

 
    Should Should not Unsure/
No answer
   
    % % %    
 

5/4-9/17

28 65 7    
 

Republicans

53 37 10    
 

Democrats

8 87 5    
 

Independents

24 68 8    
             
 

4/12-18/17

25 66 9    
 

3/30 - 4/3/17

28 62 10    
 

3/16-21/17

29 63 8    
 

3/2-6/17

29 62 9    
 

2/16-21/17

27 63 10    
 

2/2-6/17

29 61 10    
 

1/5-9/17

32 59 9    

 

CBS News Poll. April 11-15, 2017. N=1,011 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 4.

             

"The Trump administration has lifted some of the environmental regulations placed on businesses during the Obama administration. Do you think this is a good thing because it will be easier for businesses to create jobs, or a bad thing because it will do harm to the environment?"

 
    A good
thing
A bad
thing
Unsure/
No answer
   
    % % %    
 

ALL

38 51 11    
 

Republicans

70 20 10    
 

Democrats

14 78 8    
 

Independents

36 49 15    

 

Quinnipiac University Poll. March 30-April 3, 2017. N=1,171 registered voters nationwide. Margin of error ± 2.9.

             

"Supporters of the coal industry say that the use of coal as an energy source protects the jobs of coal miners and helps the economy. Opponents of the coal industry say that the use of coal as an energy source has negative impacts on the environment and that coal miner jobs cannot be saved because they are being taken by machines. Do you think the U.S. should encourage the use of coal, or do you think the U.S. should discourage the use of coal?"

 
    Encourage Discourage Unsure/
No answer
   
    % % %    
 

3/30 - 4/3/17

36 56 8    
 

Republicans

69 19 12    
 

Democrats

14 80 6    
 

Independents

35 58 7    
             

"Do you think that significantly cutting funding for scientific research on the environment and climate change is a good idea or a bad idea?"

 
    A good
idea
A bad
idea
Unsure/
No answer
   
    % % %    
 

3/30 - 4/3/17

25 72 3    
 

Republicans

50 45 5    
 

Democrats

7 91 3    
 

Independents

24 73 3    
             
 

3/16-21/17

31 67 2    
             

"How important is it to you that the United States fights climate change: very important, somewhat important, not so important, or not important at all?"

 
    Very
important
Somewhat
important
Not so
important
Not important
at all
Unsure/
No answer
    % % % % %
 

3/30 - 4/3/17

51 25 12 11 2
             

"Thinking about the past few years, do you think that there has been more extreme or unusual weather in the United States, less extreme or unusual weather in the United States, or about the same amount of extreme weather in the United States as before?"

 
    More
extreme
Less
extreme
About
the same
Unsure/
No answer
 
    % % % %  
 

3/30 - 4/3/17

56 3 39 3  
 

Republicans

33 6 60 2  
 

Democrats

80 1 19 -  
 

Independents

54 2 41 3  
             

"Do you think climate change is a hoax, or not?"

 
    A hoax Not a hoax Unsure/
No answer
   
    % % %    
 

3/30 - 4/3/17

19 76 5    
 

Republicans

43 49 8    
 

Democrats

5 95 1    
 

Independents

17 77 6    

 

Quinnipiac University Poll. March 16-21, 2017. N=1,056 registered voters nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.

             

"Do you think that the climate is experiencing unusual change or do you think the climate is experiencing natural change?"

 
    Unusual
change
Natural
change
Climate isn't
changing
(vol.)
Unsure/
No answer
 
    % % % %  
 

3/16-21/17

57 39 1 3  

 

Bloomberg National Poll conducted by Selzer & Company. Dec. 2-5, 2016. N=999 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.1.

             

"Do you believe climate change is a major threat, a minor threat, or no real threat?"

 
    A major
threat
A minor
threat
No real
threat
Unsure  
    % % % %  
 

12/2-5/16

46 32 18 4  
 

6/6-9/14

46 27 24 3  
 

9/10-14/09

40 31 27 2  

 

60 Minutes/Vanity Fair Poll. March 30-April 3, 2016. N=1,010 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 4.

             

"As far as you know, what do scientific studies conclude about global warming? Most scientific studies conclude that global warming is real. Most scientific studies conclude that global warming is not real. OR, Most scientific studies are divided, and there is no real consensus either way."

 
    Real Not real No real
consensus
Unsure/
No answer
 
    % % % %  
 

ALL

61 10 26 2  
 

Republicans

39 18 42 1  
 

Democrats

78 6 13 3  
 

Independents

60 10 28 3  
             

"If a political leader avoids giving an opinion on global warming by saying that they're not a scientist, do you think this is a reasonable position, or do think this is a cop-out?"

 
    Reasonable
position
Cop-out Unsure/
No answer
   
    % % %    
 

ALL

31 65 4    
 

Republicans

45 51 4    
 

Democrats

23 74 2    
 

Independents

30 65 5    
             

"Do you think most political leaders who say they do not believe in global warming really don't believe global warming exists, or do you think most of them are just saying that for political reasons?"

 
    Really
don't believe
it exists
Saying that
for political
reasons
Unsure/
No answer
   
    % % %    
 

ALL

24 68 8    
 

Republicans

38 53 8    
 

Democrats

16 80 4    
 

Independents

23 67 10    
             

"Some college activists have called for their colleges and universities to stop investing in fossil fuels. Which comes closest to your opinion? This is a good idea because it will send an important message that will help to reduce global warming, OR, This is a bad idea, because colleges and universities use fossil fuels in their day to day operations, and it will do nothing to reduce global warming."

 
    Good idea Bad idea Unsure/
No answer
   
    % % %    
 

ALL

57 35 8    
 

Republicans

37 55 8    
 

Democrats

71 23 6    
 

Independents

56 35 10    

 

Gallup Poll. March 2-6, 2016. N=1,019 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 4.

             

"I'm going to read you a list of environmental problems. As I read each one, please tell me if you personally worry about this problem a great deal, a fair amount, only a little, or not at all.

"How much do you personally worry about pollution of drinking water?"

 
    A great
deal
A fair
amount
Only a
little
Not
at all
Unsure
    % % % % %
 

3/2-6/16

61 19 13 6 -
 

3/5-8/15

55 22 15 8 -
 

3/6-9/14

60 22 13 5 -
 

3/7-10/13

53 26 14 6 -
             

"How much do you personally worry about pollution of rivers, lakes, and reservoirs?"

 
    A great
deal
A fair
amount
Only a
little
Not
at all
Unsure
    % % % % %
 

3/2-6/16

56 25 14 5 -
 

3/5-8/15

47 32 15 6 -
 

3/6-9/14

53 28 15 3 -
 

3/7-10/13

46 32 16 6 -
             

"How much do you personally worry about air pollution?"

 
    A great
deal
A fair
amount
Only a
little
Not
at all
Unsure
    % % % % %
 

3/2-6/16

43 31 19 7 -
 

3/5-8/15

38 33 19 10 -
 

3/6-9/14

46 27 21 7 -
 

3/7-10/13

40 30 20 9 -
             

"How much do you personally worry about extinction of plant and animal species?"

 
    A great
deal
A fair
amount
Only a
little
Not
at all
Unsure
    % % % % %
 

3/2-6/16

42 26 22 11 -
 

3/5-8/15

36 28 22 14 -
 

3/6-9/14

41 24 24 10 1
 

3/7-10/13

35 29 22 13 -
             

"How much do you personally worry about the loss of tropical rain forests?"

 
    A great
deal
A fair
amount
Only a
little
Not
at all
Unsure
    % % % % %
 

3/2-6/16

39 28 20 13 -
 

3/5-8/15

33 30 21 16 1
 

3/6-9/14

41 27 22 11 -
 

3/7-10/13

37 27 23 13 1
             

"Finally, as you may know, scientists recently reported that 2015 was the Earth's warmest year on record. Had you heard about these reports before now, or not?"

 
    Had
heard
Had not
heard
     
    % %      
 

3/2-6/16

63 37      
             

"Just your best guess: Do you generally believe these reports are accurate or not accurate?"

 
    Accurate Not
accurate
Unsure    
    % % %    
 

3/2-6/16

69 27 4    
             

"Assuming these reports are accurate, do you think the record temperatures in 2015 were mainly due to human-caused climate change, or to natural changes in the Earth's temperatures?" Options rotated

 
    Human-caused
climate change
Natural
changes
Reports are
not accurate
(vol.)
Unsure  
    % % % %  
 

3/2-6/16

49 46 2 3  

 

Quinnipiac University Poll. Dec. 16-20, 2015. N=1,140 registered voters nationwide. Margin of error ± 2.9.

             

"Would you like to see the next president support policies to combat climate change, or oppose policies to combat climate change?"

 
    Support Oppose Unsure/
No answer
   
    % % %    
 

ALL

69 23 8    
 

Republicans

47 44 9    
 

Democrats

91 4 6    
 

Independents

70 22 8    

 

Quinnipiac University Poll. Nov. 23-30, 2015. N=1,453 registered voters nationwide. Margin of error ± 2.6.

             

"Do you think other countries are doing enough to address climate change, doing too much, or do you think more needs to be done to address climate change?"

 
    Doing
enough
Doing
too much
More needs
to be done
Unsure/
No answer
 
    % % % %  
 

11/23-30/15

10 5 72 13  

 

CBS News/New York Times Poll. Nov. 18-22, 2015. N=1,030 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 4.

             

"Often there are trade-offs or sacrifices people must make in deciding what is important to them. Generally speaking, when a trade-off has to be made, which is more important to you: stimulating the economy or protecting the environment?"

 
    Stimulating
the economy
Protecting the
environment
Both (vol.) Unsure/
No answer
 
    % % % %  
 

11/18-22/15

34 54 9 3  
 

12/17-22/09

64 28 7 1  
 

12/4-8/09

61 29 8 2  
 

1/11-15/09

58 33 8 2  
 

4/20-24/07

36 52 8 4  
             

"Do you think the United States should or should not join an international treaty requiring America to reduce emissions in an effort to fight global warming?"

 
    Should Should not Depends
(vol.)
Unsure/
No answer
 
    % % % %  
 

ALL

66 27 2 5  
 

Republicans

42 52 2 4  
 

Democrats

86 9 3 2  
 

Independents

66 25 2 7  
             

"How much do you personally worry about global warming or climate change: a great deal, a fair amount, only a little or not at all?"

 
    A great
deal
A fair
amount
Only a
little
Not at all  
    % % % %  
 

11/18-22/15

14 31 32 24  
             

"In order to help reduce global warming, would you be willing or not willing to pay more for electricity if it were generated by renewable sources like solar or wind energy?"

 
    Willing Not
willing
Unsure/
No answer
   
    % % %    
 

11/18-22/15

55 43 3    
 

4/20-24/07

75 20 4    

 

ABC News/Washington Post Poll. Nov. 16-19, 2015. N=1,004 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.5.

             

"Do you think global warming, also known as climate change, is a serious problem facing this country, or not a serious problem?"
2014: "Thinking about the issue of global warming, also known as climate change, do you think this is a serious problem facing this country, or not a serious problem?"

 
    Serious Not serious Unsure    
    % % %    
 

11/16-19/15

63 36 1    
 

5/29 - 6/1/14

69 29 2    
             

"Do you think the federal government should do more than it's doing now to try to deal with global warming, should do less than it's doing now, or is it doing about the right amount?"

 
    Should
do more
Should
do less
Is doing
right amount
Unsure  
    % % % %  
 

11/16-19/15

47 18 32 3  
 

7/23-28/08

61 10 27 2  
 

4/5-10/07

70 7 21 2  
 

3/9-14/06

68 5 25 1  
             

"Do you think most scientists agree with one another about whether or not global warming is happening, or do you think there is a lot of disagreement among scientists on this issue?" Options rotated

 
    Most
agree
A lot of
disagreement
Unsure    
    % % %    
 

11/16-19/15

43 51 6    
 

Democrats

57 37 6    
 

Independents

44 52 4    
 

Republicans

28 68 4    
 
 

12/10-13/09

36 62 2    
 

7/23-28/08

39 57 4    
 

4/5-10/07

40 56 3    
 

3/9-14/06

35 64 1    

 

Quinnipiac University Poll. July 23-28, 2015. N=1,644 registered voters nationwide. Margin of error ± 2.4.

             

"Do you think that climate change is or is not caused by human activity?"

 
    Is Is not Unsure/
No answer
   
    % % %    
 

7/23-28/15

68 27 6    
             

"Do you agree or disagree with the message from Pope Francis calling on the world to do more to address climate change?"

 
    Agree Disagree Unsure/
No answer
   
    % % %    
 

7/23-28/15

65 27 8    

 

Pew Research Center. May 5-June 7, 2015. N=5,122 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 1.6.

             

"From what you've read and heard, is there solid evidence that the average temperature on earth has been getting warmer over the past few decades, or not?" If yes: "Do you believe that the earth is getting warmer mostly because of human activity such as burning fossil fuels, or mostly because of natural patterns in the earth's environment?" Options rotated

 
    Yes: Human
activity
Yes: Natural
patterns
Yes: Don't
know why
No Mixed (vol.)/
Unsure
    % % % % %
 

5/5 - 6/7/15

45 18 5 25 7
 

3/13-17/13

42 23 4 27 5
 

10/4-7/12

42 19 6 26 7
 

11/9-14/11

38 18 6 28 9
 

2/22 - 3/1/11

36 18 5 34 7
 

10/13-18/10

34 18 6 32 9
 

9/30 - 10/4/09

36 16 6 33 10
             

"In your view, is global warming a very serious problem, somewhat serious, not too serious, or not a problem?"

 
    Very
serious
Somewhat
serious
Not too
serious
Not a
problem
Unsure
    % % % % %
 

5/5 - 6/7/15

46 23 13 16 2
 

3/13-17/13

33 32 13 20 2
 

10/4-7/12

39 25 14 19 3
 

11/9-14/11

38 27 16 17 2
 

10/13-18/10

32 31 16 18 3
 

9/30 - 10/4/09

35 30 15 17 3

 

Gallup Poll. March 5-8, 2015. N=1,025 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 4.

             

"How would you rate the overall quality of the environment in this country today -- as excellent, good, only fair, or poor?"

 
    Excellent Good Only fair Poor Unsure
    % % % % %
 

3/5-8/15

7 43 40 9 1
 

3/6-9/14

5 39 44 11 -
 

3/7-10/13

7 41 43 8 -
 

3/8-11/12

6 38 45 10 1
 

3/3-6/11

7 38 43 11 -
 

3/4-7/10

4 42 44 9 1
             

"Right now, do you think the quality of the environment in the country as a whole is getting better or getting worse?"

 
    Getting
better
Getting
worse
Same
(vol.)
Unsure  
    % % % %  
 

3/5-8/15

41 51 7 1  
 

3/6-9/14

42 50 6 2  
 

3/7-10/13

41 49 7 4  
 

3/8-11/12

42 49 7 2  
 

3/3-6/11

42 48 8 2  
 

3/4-7/10

41 48 8 3  

 

USA Today Poll conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates International. Nov. 13-16, 2014. N=1,000 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.6.

             

"As you may know, President Obama announced this week an agreement with China concerning climate change. The agreement calls for the United States to cut carbon emissions by more than 25% before the year 2025. Do you favor or oppose this agreement?"

 
    Favor Oppose Unsure Refused  
    % % % %  
 

11/13-16/14

63 28 8 1  

 

Pew Research Center. Nov. 6-9, 2014. N=1,353 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.1.

             

"Do you favor or oppose setting stricter emission limits on power plants in order to address climate change?"

 
    Favor Oppose Unsure/
Refused
   
    % % %    
 

11/6-9/14

64 31 5    
 

9/4-8/13

65 30 5    

 

CBS News/New York Times Poll. Sept. 10-14, 2014. N=1,000 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.

             

"With which one of these statements about the environment and the economy do you most agree? Protection of the environment should be given priority, even at the risk of curbing economic growth. OR, Economic growth should be given priority, even if the environment suffers to some extent."

 
    Environment
given priority
Growth
given priority
Unsure/
No answer
   
    % % %    
 

ALL

58 37 6    
 

Republicans

40 51 9    
 

Democrats

63 34 3    
 

Independents

63 31 6    
             

"Do you think global warming is an environmental problem that is causing a serious impact now, or do you think the impact of global warming won't happen until sometime in the future, or do you think global warming won't have a serious impact at all?"

 
    Impact
now
Impact in
the future
No serious
impact
Doesn't exist
(vol.)/Unsure/
No answer
 
    % % % %  
 

9/10-14/14

46 28 24 2  
 

Republicans

26 31 42 2  
 

Democrats

61 25 12 1  
 

Independents

47 27 22 3  
             

"Which statement comes closest to your view about global warming? Global warming is caused mostly by human activity such as burning fossil fuels. Global warming is caused mostly by natural patterns in the earth's environment. OR, Global warming does not exist."

 
    Mostly
human
activity
Mostly
natural
patterns
It does
not exist
Caused by
both (vol.)
Don't know
what causes
it/Unsure
    % % % % %
 

9/10-14/14

54 31 10 3 2
 

Republicans

35 42 18 4 1
 

Democrats

67 27 3 2 1
 

Independents

55 29 10 4 3
             

"Do you think that global warming will pose a serious threat to you or your way of life in your lifetime, or not?"

 
    Will pose
a serious
threat
Will not pose
a serious
threat
Unsure/
No answer
   
    % % %    
 

ALL

42 57 1    
 

Republicans

24 76 -    
 

Democrats

56 42 1    
 

Independents

41 57 2    

 

Pew Research Center/USA Today. Aug. 20-24, 2014. N=1,501 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 2.9.

             

"I'd like your opinion about some possible international concerns for the U.S. Do you think that global climate change is a major threat, a minor threat or not a threat to the well being of the United States?"

 
    Major
threat
Minor
threat
Not a
threat
Unsure/
Refused
 
    % % % %  
 

ALL

48 30 20 3  
 

Republicans

25        
 

Democrats

68        
 

Independents

44        

 

Quinnipiac University Poll. June 24-30, 2014. N=1,446 registered voters nationwide. Margin of error ± 2.6.

             

"In an effort to reduce global warming, do you think the federal government should limit the release of greenhouse gases from existing power plants, or don't you think so?"

 
    Should
limit
Don't
think so
Unsure    
    % % %    
 

ALL

58 30 13    
 

Republicans

38 47 15    
 

Democrats

76 13 11    
 

Independents

58 32 10    
 

18-29 years old

74 21 5    
 

30-49

64 24 12    
 

50-64

52 37 12    
 

65 & older

46 35 19    

 

NBC News/Wall Street Journal Poll conducted by Hart Research Associates (D) and Public Opinion Strategies (R). June 11-15, 2014. N=1,000 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.1.

             

"Would you approve or disapprove of a proposal that would require companies to reduce greenhouse gases that cause global warming, even if it would mean higher utility bills for consumers to pay for the changes?"

 
    Approve Disapprove Unsure    
    % % %    
 

6/11-15/14

57 39 4    
 

10/22-25/09

48 43 9    
 

4/23-26/09

53 40 7    
             

"Now, as you may know, President Obama has directed the Environmental Protection Agency, known as the EPA for short, to set strict carbon dioxide emission limits on existing coal-fired power plants with a goal to reduce emissions significantly by the year 2030. Do you support or oppose this policy?"

 
    Support Oppose Unsure    
    % % %    
 

6/11-15/14

67 29 4    
             

"When it comes to the new limits on carbon dioxide emissions being set by the Obama administration and the EPA, which comes closer to your point of view?

"Supporters say action is needed because coal plants are a major source of carbon pollution. These reductions will mean cleaner air and reduce the health care costs associated with asthma and respiratory diseases by billions of dollars. Significantly lowering carbon pollution is the critical step in addressing climate change and the natural disasters and property damage it causes. These reductions will help create a new generation of clean energy and jobs.

"Opponents say coal plant carbon emissions have already dropped over the last decade and this action will mean fewer jobs. The compliance costs for electric companies will be three times more expensive than any current EPA regulation, which means higher prices. Consumers and businesses will both end up paying more for electricity. These regulations will mean only a small change to the global climate as carbon emissions in China, India, and other developing countries will continue to rise."
Options rotated

 
    Supporters Opponents Mixed
(vol.)
Unsure  
    % % % %  
 

6/11-15/14

53 39 2 6  

 

Bloomberg National Poll conducted by Selzer & Company. June 6-9, 2014. N=1,005 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.1.

             

"Given the U.S. government set new federal policies about climate change, what do you feel is the right timing? It is already too late. This should be done within 10 years at the least. This can wait longer than 10 years from now."

 
    Already
too late
Within
10 years
Longer than
10 years
Unsure  
    % % % %  
 

6/6-9/14

17 50 25 8  
             

"Does a candidate's support for government action to address climate change make you more likely or less likely to vote for the candidate?"

 
    More
likely
Less
likely
Wouldn't
matter (vol.)
Unsure  
    % % % %  
 

6/6-9/14

51 26 19 4  
             

"Addressing climate change will mean more spending and potentially higher costs for consumers with the goal of reducing air pollution and preventing further damaging changes in climate. Are you willing or unwilling to pay more for energy if air pollution from carbon emissions could be reduced?"

 
    Willing Unwilling Unsure    
    % % %    
 

6/6-9/14

62 33 5    
             

"One of the goals of the new air quality standards President Obama recently announced would be to reduce asthma and other respiratory diseases which are linked to carbon emissions. Which do you think is the more likely outcome -- that the new standards will have significant impact or will have no real impact on the number of cases of asthma and other respiratory diseases?"

 
    Significant
impact
No real
impact
Unsure    
    % % %    
 

6/6-9/14

36 53 11    
             

"Which of the following better reflects your view on climate change? I trust what scientists say when they warn about climate change. I think scientists manipulate their findings for political reasons." Options rotated

 
    I trust
scientists
Scientists
manipulate
their findings
Unsure    
    % % %    
 

6/6-9/14

48 43 9    

 

ABC News/Washington Post Poll. May 29-June 1, 2014. N=1,002 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.5.

             

"Do you think the federal government should or should not limit the release of greenhouse gases from existing power plants in an effort to reduce global warming?" Half sample

 
    Should Should not Unsure    
    % % %    
 

ALL

70 21 8    
 

Democrats

78 11 11    
 

Republicans

63 31 6    
 

Independents

69 24 7    
             

"Do you think the federal government should or should not require states to limit the amount of greenhouse gases produced within their borders, in an effort to reduce global warming? The states could make their own plans how to comply." Half sample

 
    Should Should not Unsure    
    % % %    
 

5/29 - 6/1/14

70 22 8    
             

"What if that significantly lowered greenhouse gases but raised your monthly energy expenses by 20 dollars a month? In that case do you think the government should or should not limit the release of greenhouse gases?"

 
    Should Should not Unsure    
    % % %    
 

5/29 - 6/1/14

63 33 4    

 

CBS News Poll. May 16-19, 2014. N=1,009 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.

             

"How concerned are you about global warming: very concerned, somewhat concerned, not too concerned, or not concerned at all?"

 
    Very
concerned
Somewhat
concerned
Not too
concerned
Not concerned
at all
Unsure/
No answer
    % % % % %
 

5/16-19/14

32 34 16 17 1

 

Gallup Poll. March 7-10, 2013. N=1,022 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 4.

             

"I'm going to read you a list of environmental problems. As I read each one, please tell me if you personally worry about this problem a great deal, a fair amount, only a little, or not at all.

 

"How much do you personally worry about contamination of soil and water by toxic waste?"

 
    A great
deal
A fair
amount
Only a
little
Not
at all
Unsure
    % % % % %
 

3/7-10/13

46 29 18 7 -
             

"How much do you personally worry about climate change?"

 
    A great
deal
A fair
amount
Only a
little
Not
at all
Unsure
    % % % % %
 

3/7-10/13

33 24 23 20 -
             

"How much do you personally worry about urban sprawl and loss of open spaces?"

 
    A great
deal
A fair
amount
Only a
little
Not
at all
Unsure
    % % % % %
 

3/7-10/13

26 28 29 17 -
             

"Which comes closer to your view? It is possible to take specific actions that will slow down the effects of global warming. OR, The effects of global warming are part of a natural process that can't be altered." Options rotated

 
    Possible to
take action
Process that
can't be
altered
Unsure    
    % % %    
 

3/7-10/13

56 40 5    

 

Pew Research Center/USA Today. Feb. 13-18, 2013. N=1,504 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 2.9.

             

"Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose setting stricter emission limits on power plants in order to address climate change?"

 
    Strongly
favor
Favor Oppose Strongly
oppose
Unsure/
Refused
    % % % % %
 

2/13-18/13

28 33 18 10 10

 

CNN/ORC Poll. Jan. 14-15, 2013. N=814 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.5.

             

"Which of the following statements comes closest to your view of global warming? Global warming is a proven fact and is mostly caused by emissions from cars and industrial facilities such as power plants and factories. Global warming is a proven fact and is mostly caused by natural changes that have nothing to do with emissions from cars and industrial facilities. Global warming is a theory that has not yet been proven."

 
    Fact: Cars,
industry
Fact: Natural
changes
An unproven
theory
Unsure  
    % % % %  
 

1/14-15/13

49 24 23 3  
 

9/9-11/11

48 22 29 1  
 

12/2-3/09

45 23 31 1  
 

6/4-5/08

54 22 23 1  
 

10/12-14/07

56 21 21 2  
 

5/4-6/07

54 20 22 4  

 

United Technologies/National Journal Congressional Connection Poll conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates International. Jan. 10-13, 2013. N=1,001 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.7.

             

"As you may know, federal officials reported recently that 2012 was the warmest year in history for the United States. They also reported that the 10 warmest years ever have all occurred within the past 15 years. Do you think these records are more likely the result of changes in the climate related to the burning of fossil fuels OR are more likely the result of factors like random weather variation?"

 
    Fossil
fuels
Random
variation
Unsure/
Refused
   
    % % %    
 

1/10-13/13

39 50 11    

 

AP-GfK Poll conducted by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Corporate Communications. Nov. 29-Dec. 3, 2012. N=1,002 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.9.

             

"How much do you trust the things that scientists say about the environment: completely, a lot, a moderate amount, a little, or not at all?"

 
    Completely A lot A moderate
amount
A little Not at all
    % % % % %
 

11/29 - 12/3/12

12 19 36 21 11
             

"What is your personal opinion? Do you think that the world's temperature probably has been going up over the past 100 years, or do you think this probably has not been happening?"

 
    Has been Has not
been
Unsure    
    % % %    
 

11/29 - 12/3/12

78 18 5    
             

"If nothing is done to reduce global warming in the future, how serious of a problem do you think it will be for THE UNITED STATES: very serious, somewhat serious, not so serious, or not serious at all?"

 
    Very
serious
Somewhat
serious
Not so
serious
Not serious
at all
Unsure
    % % % % %
 

11/29 - 12/3/12

49 31 9 9 2
             

"How much do you think the U.S. government should do about global warming: a great deal, quite a bit, some, a little, or nothing?"

 
    A great
deal
Quite
a bit
Some A little Nothing
    % % % % %
 

11/29 - 12/3/12

35 22 20 9 13
             

"Do you think that the United States doing things to reduce global warming in the future would hurt the U.S. economy, would help the economy, or would have no effect on the U.S. economy?"

 
    Hurt Help Have no
effect
Unsure  
    % % % %  
 

11/29 - 12/3/12

25 46 22 7  

 

United Technologies/National Journal Congressional Connection Poll conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates International. Nov. 8-11, 2012. N=1,000 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.7.

             

"Scientists have linked emissions of carbon dioxide and other gases to global climate change. Do you believe that global climate change is increasing the likelihood that the U.S. will be hit by storms such as Hurricane Sandy which recently caused major damage along the East Coast?"

 
    Yes No Unsure/
Refused
   
    % % %    
 

11/8-11/12

57 34 8    
             
 

Asked of those who answered "Yes":
"Has the hurricane made you believe that Congress and the President should address climate change more urgently even if it means enacting regulations that some say could raise the cost of electricity and other energy?"

 
    Yes No Unsure/
Refused
   
    % % %    
 

11/8-11/12

74 20 6    

 

Washington Post/Kaiser Family Foundation Poll. July 25-Aug. 5, 2012. N=3,130 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 2.

             

"Do you think the federal government should or should not regulate the release of greenhouse gases from sources like power plants, cars and factories in an effort to reduce global warming?"

 
    Should Should not Unsure    
    % % %    
 

7/25 - 8/5/12

74 21 5    

 

Washington Post Poll. June 14-17, 2012. N=1,002 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.5.

             

"Compared to 10 or so years ago, do you think the natural environment in the world today is better, worse, or about the same?"

 
    Better Worse About
the same
Unsure  
    % % % %  
 

6/14-17/12

10 58 31 2  
 

6/07

11 61 28 0  
 

3/06

13 60 27 -  
             

"Over this period of time, do you think human activity had a mostly positive or mostly negative effect on the natural environment?" Options rotated

 
    Positive Negative Unsure    
    % % %    
 

6/14-17/12

26 66 8    
             

"Thinking ahead to 10 or so years from now, do you think the natural environment in the world will be better, worse, or about the same?"

 
    Better Worse About
the same
Unsure  
    % % % %  
 

6/14-17/12

19 40 38 3  
 

6/07

18 54 27 1  
 

3/06

21 55 23 1  

Environment continued


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