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3. Perceived Risks of Global Warming

Climate Change in the American Mind, September 2021 3.1. About half of Americans say they have personally experienced the effects of global warming. About half of Americans (52%) agree that they have personally experienced the effects of global warming, while 48%...

2. Emotional Responses to Global Warming

Climate Change in the American Mind, September 2021 2.1. Seven in ten Americans are worried about global warming. Seven in ten Americans (70%) say they are at least “somewhat worried” about global warming, the highest percentage since our surveys began in 2008. Of...

1. Global Warming Beliefs

Climate Change in the American Mind, September 2021 1.1. About three in four Americans think global warming is happening. Americans who think global warming is happening outnumber those who think it is not happening by a ratio of more than 6 to 1. About three in four...

Climate Change in the American Mind, September 2021

November 18, 2021 ​​Our latest national survey finds that overall public understanding that climate change is happening, affecting the weather, and harming Americans is at all-time record highs. For example, Americans who think global warming is happening outnumber...

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