Attorneys general in 15 states are attempting to prosecute corporations and individuals that they believe are misleading the public about global warming. Their action which critics claim is a violation of freedom of speech has prompted a congressional investigation. Most voters continue to believe the scientific debate about global warming is not over and oppose government action against those who question it.
While voters are evenly divided on the effectiveness of the new international climate change agreement, most think it will increase energy costs here at home, and few are willing to pay those additional costs.
Most voters now think global warming requires urgent attention but still believe President Obama and Congress need to decide together on the course of action.
Global warming advocates are calling for the prosecution of groups who disagree with them, and New York State has taken it a step further by investigating Exxon Mobil for refusing to play ball with the popular scientific theory.
Voters still consider alternative energy sources a better long-term investment, but most also continue to believe environmentally-friendly development of shale oil resources can make this country energy independent.
Voters think heads should roll following the Environmental Protection Agency’s acknowledgement that it unleashed a massive toxic waste spill in Colorado.
Voters are skeptical about President Obama’s plan to cut carbon dioxide emissions by coal-burning power plants and remain closely divided over what he has in mind for the U.S. coal industry. Most Republicans think he wants to get rid of coal all together.
President Obama earlier this week announced an even more ambitious plan to cut carbon dioxide emissions from power plants, but voters see more costs than rewards. The president’s plan will require a 32% drop in carbon dioxide emissions from power plants by 2030 and a 28% increase in the amount of power generated by renewable sources by 2025.
Most voters like Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton’s ambitious plan to combat global warming but admit the issue isn’t of high importance to their voting decisions.
Most voters still aren't ready to pay much, if anything, to fight global warming, but a slightly higher number are willing to spend more for the cause.
This Earth Day, Americans still see a need for big lifestyle changes to protect the environment, but very few think that's likely to happen, especially if it costs them more money.
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 51% of American Adults believe major lifestyle cutbacks are necessary in order to save the environment. That’s up from 47% a year ago and back to the level measured in April 2010. Thirty-six percent (36%) disagree and say major lifestyle cutbacks are not necessary. Twelve percent (12%) are not sure. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
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The survey of 800 Adults was conducted on April 16 & 19, 2015 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3.5 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.
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While California is making headlines with its mandated reduction in water usage, Americans are overwhelmingly confident in their own water supply. But many question whether their local governments are doing enough to protect it. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
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The survey of 800 American Adults was conducted on April 6-7, 2015 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3.5 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.
Americans approve of California’s state-mandated water restrictions in the face of an ongoing drought, even though most don’t trust the government to administer the regulations fairly. They also suspect more action will be necessary. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
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The survey of 800 American Adults was conducted on April 6-7, 2015 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3.5 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.
With unusually cold weather hitting much of the country, the question naturally arises: Is this a normal periodic occurrence or is it caused by something out of the ordinary? (To see survey question wording, click here.)
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The survey of 800 Likely Voters was conducted on February 12-13, 2015 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3.5 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.
President Obama said in a recent interview that the media overhypes the threat of terrorism and downplays the long-term threat of climate change and epidemic diseases. Voters by far, however, see terrorism as the bigger long-term threat to the United States. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
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The survey of 800 Likely Voters was conducted on February 12-13, 2015 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3.5 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.
While President Obama has indicated that he would likely veto a bill directing the federal government to move forward with the approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline, most voters continue to favor the pipeline’s construction and feel it will help the U.S. economy.
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 58% of Likely U.S. Voters now at least somewhat favor building the major oil pipeline from Canada to Texas, while just 27% are opposed. This includes 37% who Strongly Favor the project and 14% who Strongly Oppose it. Fifteen percent (15%) are undecided. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
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The survey of 1,000 Likely Voters was conducted on November 14-15, 2014 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.
More Americans now see the United Nations as an ally, and they're more worried about what will happen to the world if the UN doesn’t take action on global warming. A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 35% of American Adults believe the world is headed toward an irreversible catastrophe if the members of the UN fail to deal with global warming. Just as many (36%) disagree. Twenty-nine percent (29%) are not sure. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
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The survey of 1,000 American Adults was conducted on September 20-21, 2014 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.
Americans agree that an international agreement to fight global warming is more likely to hurt rather than help the U.S. economy, but they still tend to favor such an agreement even if it dictates to businesses in this country how they must operate.
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that nearly half (48%) of American Adults believe we must take immediate action to stop global warming. Thirty-six percent (36%) say we should wait a few years to see if global warming is real before making major changes. Sixteen percent (16%) are not sure. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
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The survey of 1,000 American Adults was conducted on September 20-21, 2014 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.
Voters tend to agree with President Obama that global warming is causing weather problems in the United States and that it needs to be dealt with right away. But they’re more reluctant than ever to pay for it.
Fifty percent (50%) of Likely U.S. Voters believe global warming is causing more extreme weather events in this country, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. Thirty-five percent (35%) disagree, while 15% are not sure. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
Nearly half of voters still have a favorable opinion of the U.S. coal industry, higher marks than they gave the federal Environmental Protection Agency last fall.
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 48% of Likely U.S. Voters share at least a somewhat favorable opinion of the coal industry, while 36% view it unfavorably. This compares to 51% with a favorable opinion and 29% with an unfavorable one in July of last year. The latest findings include 16% with a Very Favorable view of the coal industry and 15% with a Very Unfavorable one. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
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The survey of 1,000 Likely Voters was conducted on May 1-2, 2014 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.
