Sad about what's happening to Earth, suspicious of those who want to try to stop it
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Eight-in-ten Americans say climate news makes them feel frustrated about the level of political disagreement on the issue. A large share (73%) also say climate news has made them feel sad about what’s happening to the Earth. At the same time, 51% of U.S. adults say they’ve felt suspicious of the groups pushing for action on climate change (a view expressed by 75% of Republicans).
"How Americans View Climate Change and Policies to Address the Issue,” Pew Research, Dec. 9.