About one-third of people reported being "extremely" or "very" worried about climate change's influence on them, almost ten percentage points less than in 2019, when 44% reported feeling as such, according to the June Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll.
Slightly over half of respondents said they think their efforts do affect climate change. Three years before, though, 66% said they thought their actions made a difference.
When asked how much responsibility individuals bear for addressing the issue, only 45% said "a great deal" or "a lot," whereas that percentage was 50% in 2019.
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Despite the relative indifference to climate change, 71% believe it is happening. Only 11% remain doubters.
Furthermore, 66% of respondents believe climate change is caused "mostly" or "entirely" by human endeavors, and Democrats are more likely than their Republican counterparts to say so.
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Americans are especially concerned by the impact climate change will have for future generations. The effect on coastal communities and low-income people is also of great concern to many. The public is less concerned about the effects of climate change on them personally.
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Fifty-three percent have taken at least one of the subsequent actions to embrace extreme weather events such as hurricanes, droughts, floods, heat waves, or wildfires. Thirty-five percent have made a kit with emergency supplies, 32% have composed a disaster plan, 21% have purchased a backup power generator, and 16% purchased additional insurance policies for weather-related disasters.
Among Americans who believe climate change is happening, 70% think individuals must make major lifestyle changes to combat it. Democrats and women are more likely than Republicans or men to say it is necessary. Seventy percent of those who say individuals need to make major lifestyle changes to fight climate change think their behavior influences climate change.
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Most Americans are taking a variety of steps that reduce their climate impact. And the people who believe their actions can influence climate change are more likely to engage in some eco-friendly behaviors.
However, while many Americans have taken eco-friendly actions, it is not always for environmental reasons. Many do so to save money or because it is suitable.
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LessAmericans are engaging in activism related to climate change. Fifty-four percent have spoken with friends or family about climate change. Twenty-seven percent follow environmental organizations on social media, 20% volunteer or contribute money to environmental organizations, and 14% have reached to their elected representatives regarding energy and climate policy.
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Americans deem the burden of addressing climate change as a national and international effort with the private sector and government more responsible than individuals. Democrats are more likely to assign responsibility to all entities compared to Republicans.
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