Majority of US voters link extreme weather to climate crisis, study finds
Summary
A new poll shows that most American voters believe extreme weather events like heatwaves, floods, and wildfires have become more frequent and are linked to climate change. This includes many Republicans, despite President Donald Trump’s efforts to downplay the climate crisis.Key Facts
- About 61% of likely American voters say extreme weather events have increased over the past five years.
- Among those, 72% are Democrats, 63% are Independents, and 46% are Republicans.
- Majorities attribute worsening wildfires (64%), droughts (63%), floods (62%), hurricanes (59%), and severe storms (59%) to climate change.
- Heatwaves top the list, with 67% linking them to climate change, including 48% of Republicans.
- The poll was conducted by Data for Progress and shared with the Guardian.
- Climate experts note this data shows growing public recognition of climate change, even if some people still misunderstand its causes.
- High temperatures cause more deaths annually in the US than hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods combined.
- The findings suggest heatwaves might be a useful topic to encourage more discussion about climate change across political divides.
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