Recent Findings

Elon University Poll: Religion and Climate Change

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March 01, 2010

A poll from Elon University of North Carolina residents regarding religion and belief in human activity leading to climate change. About 35 percent said humans are to blame, versus 44 percent who said it is a natural pattern. Eighteen percent said both are to blame.

Only One Third of Global Citizens Say Their Government and Business Leader Are Taking the Right Steps and Pace to Prevent Global Climate Change

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January 25, 2010

A Reuters/Ipsos poll from January 2010 surveyed 24,000 adults from 23 countries found only 35% of respondents believe their government and business leaders were taking appropriate action on climate change.

Bipartisan Public Support for National Climate Legislation

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January 21, 2010

Press release regarding polling data release by Frank Luntz on January 21, 2010 finding bipartisan support for comprehensive climate policy, and finding that national security is the top reason Republicans and Democrats support climate policy.

BSG CEW 2010 Climate Polling

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January 20, 2010

The Benenson Strategy Group conducted 800 interviews with likely 2010 voters in 16 battleground states between January 6-10, 2010. The polls concentrate on support for the climate bill and for their Senator's vote on the bill.

Quinnipiac Poll 12/23/09

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December 23, 2009

Results from a Quinnipiac University poll conducted with registered voters from December 15-20, 2009. Found voters believe 59-34 that the earth is getting warmer, with 57% of those who believe in global warming believe it is caused by human activity. Found voters to be evenly split 40-40 on approval of President Obama's handling of the issue.

Global Warming Poll Results: Dec 21, 2009

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December 21, 2009

Poll results from Benenson Strategy Group conducted from December 12-15, 2009, with 1,000 registered voters. Found 67% of respondents believe global warming is happening, and 82% support the the U.S. increasing investment in clean energy sources.

WashPost-ABC Poll Finds Find Strong Support for Global Warming Reductions Despite Relentless Big Oil and Anti-Science Attacks

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December 18, 2009

Blog post from Climate Progress summarizing the energy and climate findings of a December 10-13, 2008 poll from Washington Post and ABC News. Found 65% of respondent think the government should regulate release of greenhouse gases, and respondents agreed with this even if it resulted in increases to their energy bill.

Top-Emitting Countries Differ on Climate Change Threat

Polling Data

December 07, 2009

Poll results from a Gallup study conducted from 2007 to 2008 of respondents in 128 countries. Found 61% of the world's adult population are aware of global warming and 41% are aware and perceive global warming as a threat.

CNN Poll on Belief in Climate Science, Action

Polling Data

December 07, 2009

Poll results from CNN poll conducted December 2-3, 2009, finding 68% of respondents believe global warming is a proven fact, and 75% believe the U.S. should reduce emissions.

Drop in Those Who Believe Global Warming is Coming

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December 02, 2009

Poll results from survey conducted by Harris Interactive from November 2-11, 2009. Found that only 51% of respondents believe the release of carbon dioxide and other gases will lead to global warming, down from 71% two years ago. This figure is particularly polarized, with only 28% of Republicans believing in global warming, versus 73% for Democrats.

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