Americans’ attitude on climate action

Most Americans say they want the U.S. to take “aggressive” action to stop climate change, yet only a minority would put up with even small increases in their taxes or electricity bills to do so.

To what extent do you agree or disagree that given the amount of greenhouse gasses that it produces, the United States should take aggressive action to slow global warming?

How likely would you be to do the following in the next year to help limit climate change?

How likely would you be to do the following in the next year to help limit climate change?

Note: Poll conducted between Jun. 11-14; Credibility interval: 2% pts.; Sample size: 3,281
Source: Reuters/Ipsos
By Sirui Zhu | REUTERS GRAPHICS