US public still favours action on climate change despite Trump’s fossil fuel drive
Summary
Despite President Donald Trump’s push to increase oil, gas, and coal production and his efforts to stop renewable energy projects, most Americans remain worried about climate change and support taking action to address it. Media coverage about climate issues has decreased, but public concern about the climate crisis and its effects, like higher living costs, stays strong.Key Facts
- About two-thirds of Americans say they are worried about the climate crisis.
- Media outlets have reduced climate change coverage and cut jobs for climate reporters.
- Many Americans connect rising costs, such as gasoline prices, to climate change and global oil dependence.
- President Trump promotes more fossil fuel use and opposes wind and solar energy projects.
- The Trump administration gave $700 million to support coal-fired power plants.
- Only 7% of voters support candidates who want to decrease renewable energy use.
- Most Americans view clean energy positively and fossil fuels as dirty and polluting.
- Climate change remains a polarized issue but continues to be important to the public despite less political focus.
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