Recent Findings

Americans' Global Warming Beliefs and Attitudes in April 2013

Polling Data

May 09, 2013

This report details the results of a survey conducted in April 2013 regarding public opinion on the reality of climate change and global warming

Small Businesses Support Clean Energy Standards and Want Congressional Action on EPA Nominee

Polling Data

May 08, 2013

This poll conducted by Small Business Majority shows that small business owners support government incentives to help businesses become more energy efficient and utilize clean energy sources. In addition, small business owners support the EPA's authority to enforce clean air laws and they support the nomination of Gina McCarthy to head the agency.

Extreme Weather and Climate Change in the American Mind: April 2013

Polling Data

May 01, 2013

This report details the results of a survey conducted in April 2013 regarding public opinion on the impacts that climate change is having on weather patterns

Polling the American Public on Climate Change

Fact sheet

April 15, 2013 — Environmental & Energy Study Institute (EESI)

This fact sheet provides information on climate change polling in the United States over the last year from a variety of sources. 20 different polls are cited.

Global Warming Fears Rising poll

Polling Data

April 08, 2013

According to this poll conducted by Gallup, concern about global warming is rising among U.S. residents but nonetheless remains lower than it was at several other points over the last two decades. A combined 58 percent worry either a “great deal” or a “fair amount,” according to the survey conducted in March.

'Solid majority' of Republicans say U.S. should tackle global warming -- survey

Polling Data

April 03, 2013

The results of a survey released by George Mason and Yale universities. The survey shows that sixty-two percent of self-identified Republicans and GOP-leaning independents said in a national survey that the United States should or probably should take action to address climate change despite uncertainties.

President Obama Voters Don't Want Keystone

Polling Data

March 20, 2013

A poll reveals an electorate deeply split on the Keystone XL pipeline, which is wildly popular among Republicans and almost equally unpopular among Democrats. Opposition is especially strong among Obama voters age 18 to 29.

Protecting Renewable Portfolio Standards from Cynical Attacks

Polling Data

March 19, 2013 — Ceres

According to a poll by Fallon Research, nearly 80 percent of Ohio voters support laws requiring the state to produce a portion of its electricity from clean energy sources like solar and wind.

Survey: Two-thirds of Americans Believe Global Warming is Real

Polling Data

March 05, 2013

An increasing number of Americans indicate that there is evidence of global warming, with 67 percent now expressing a belief that the planet has warmed over the past four decades, according to a University of Michigan survey.

If No Deal is Struck, Four-in-Ten Say Let the Sequester Happen

Polling Data

February 21, 2013 — Pew Environment Group

"The public did not expressing a particular sense of urgency over the March 1 sequester deadline. With little more than a week to go, barely a quarter had heard a lot about the scheduled cuts, while about as many had heard nothing at all."

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