4. Source: Gallup Poll, March 2-6, 2016 PAGE 4
A F T E R R E C O RD- HIG H T E M PER ATURE S L A S T Y E A R, M O R E
A M E R IC ANS T H I N K T H E Q U A L ITY O F T H E E N V I RONM ENT I S
G E T T I NG W O R SE
Right now, do you think the quality of the environmentin the country as a whole is getting better or getting worse?
Getting worse
Getting better
Note: “Same” and “no opinion” results not shown
57%
54%
57% 58%
63%
67% 67% 68%
51%
48% 48% 49% 49% 50% 51%
56%
36%
40%
33% 34%
29%
25% 25% 26%
41% 41%
42% 42% 41% 42% 41%
37%
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
5. Source: Gallup Poll, March 2-6, 2016 PAGE 5
V I E W S A R E M I X E D O N T H E C A U S E O F T H E U N U SU ALLY WA R M
T E M P ER ATURE
Note: “Same” and “no opinion” results not shown
49%
46%
5%
Human-caused
climate change
Natural changes
in Earth’s
temperature
Assuming these reports are accurate,do you think the record temperatures were mainly due to human-causedclimate
change OR to natural changes in the Earth’s temperature?
6. Source: Gallup Poll, March 2-6, 2016 PAGE 6
C O N C ERN S A B O UT G L O B AL WA R M ING A R E T H E H I G HE ST S I N C E
2 0 0 8
58%
51%
62%
65% 66%
60%
52% 51%
55%
58% 56% 55%
64%
40%
47%
36% 34% 33%
40%
48% 48%
45% 43% 43% 45%
36%
2003 2004 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
I’m going to read you a list of environmental problems. As I read each one, please tell me if you personally worry about
this problem a great deal, a fair amount, only a little, or not at all. First, how much do you worry about [global warming]?
Worry a great deal/a fair
amount
Only a little/not at all
7. Source: Gallup Poll, March 2-6, 2016 PAGE 7
Y E T, A M A J O RIT Y O F A M E R I CANS D O U BT G L O B AL WA R MI NG W I L L
S E R I OU SLY A F F E CT T H E M
65%
62%
58% 60%
67%
61%
64% 64% 62%
57%
33% 35%
40% 38%
32%
38%
34% 36% 37%
41%
2002 2006 2008 2009 2010 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Note: “No opinion” results not shown
Do you think that global warming will pose a serious threat to you or your way of life in your lifetime?
No
Yes
8. PAGE 8
D E M O CRAT S M O R E L I K E LY T O S AY E F F E CTS O F G L O B A L
WA R M I NG H AV E A L R E AD Y B E G UN
Which of the followingstatements reflects your view of when the effects of global warmingwill begin to happen?
Source: Gallup Poll, March 2-6, 2016
59%
5%
9%
17%
10%
Already
begun
Will begin
within a few
years
Will begin
within lifetime
Will affect
future
generations
Will never
happen
36%
55%
72%
Republicans
Independents
Democrats
% “Already begun” by Party
9. PAGE 9
O V E R H A L F W H O T H I NK G L O B AL WA R MI NG I S H A P P EN ING S AY I T
I S C A U S E D E N T IR ELY O R M O S T LY B Y H U M AN A C T IV ITY
Yes
69%
No
16%
Not
Sure
15%
Refused
1%
2%
6%
38%
41%
11%
Caused entirely by natural changes in the
environment
Caused mostly by natural changes in the environment
Caused about equally by human activities and natural
changes in the environment
Caused mostly by human activities
Caused entirely by human activities
Do you think that global warming is happening, or
do you think global warmingis not happening?
Of those who think global warmingis happening, do you think global
warmingis…
Source: Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research Poll, July 17-19, 2015
10. Source: Gallup Poll, March 2-6, 2016 PAGE 10
M O R E N O W S AY T H E N E W S U N D ER ESTI MATE S T H E
S E R I OU SNE SS O F G L O B AL WA R MI NG
31%
33%
38%
31%
30%
33%
35%
41%
48%
43%
42%
41%
42% 42%
34%
32%
29%
25%
29%
28%
29%
33%
29%
24%
26%
24% 24%
23%
21% 25%
32%
33% 33%
35%
38%
35%
29%
28%
25%
29%
31%
33% 33%
35%
40%
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Thinkingabout what is said in the news,in your view is the seriousness of global warming – [generally exaggerated,
generally correct, or is it generally underestimated]?
Note: “DK/ref” results not shown
Underestimated
Exaggerated
Correct
11. E n e r g y P o l i c y & P o l i t i c a l P e r c e p t i o n s
12. PAGE 12
C L I M ATE C H A NGE L O W O N L I S T O F C R I T ICA L T H R E ATS T O U . S . ,
B U T H I G H O N T H E L I S T F O R D E M O CRAT S
% Critical Threat All Republicans Democrats
1 International terrorism 79% 86% 74%
2 Development of nuclear weapons by Iran 75% 87% 66%
3 Cyberterrorism, the use of computers to cause disruptionor fear in society 73% 77% 72%
4 The spread of infectious diseases throughout theworld 63% 59% 66%
5 The conflict in Syria 58% 64% 54%
6 The military power of North Korea 58% 67% 51%
7 Large number of refugees trying tocome to Europeand NorthAmerica 52% 70% 37%
8 Global warming or climate change 50% 25% 75%
9 The conflict betweenIsrael and Palestinians 45% 53% 38%
10 The military power of China 41% 49% 33%
11 The economic power of China 41% 48% 34%
12 The military power of Russia 39% 44% 34%
I am going to read
you a list of
possible threats to
the vital interests of
the United States in
the next 10 years.
For each one,
please tell me if
you see this as a
critical threat, an
important but not
critical threat or not
an important threat
at all.
Source: Gallup Poll, February 3-7, 2016
13. PAGE 13
A N D E N V I R ONME NTAL I S S U ES R A N K T O WA RD T H E B O T TO M O F
T O P P R I O RI TIE S
% Top Priority 2014 2015 2016 % Top Priority 2014 2015 2016
1 Strengthening the nation’s economy 80% 75% 75% 13 Protecting the environment 49% 51% 47%
2 Defending the country from future terrorist attacks 73% 76% 75% 14 Reforming the nation’s tax system 55% 48% 45%
3 Improving the educational system 69% 67% 66% 15 Reforming the criminal justice system - - 44%
4 Improving the job situation 74% 67% 64% 16 Dealing with global climate change - 34% 38%
5 Taking steps to make the Social Security system financially sound 66% 66% 62% 17 Dealing with gun policy - - 37%
6 Reducing healthcare costs 59% 64% 61% 18 Dealing with global trade issues 28% 30% 31%
7 Taking steps to make the Medicare system financially sound 61% 61% 58%
8 Reducing crime 55% 57% 58%
9 Reducing the budget deficit 63% 64% 56%
10 Dealing with the problems of poor and needy people 49% 55% 54%
11 Dealing with the issue of immigration 40% 52% 51%
12 Strengthening the U.S. military 43% 52% 49%
I’d like to ask you about priorities for President Obama and Congress this year. As I read from a list, tell me if you think each shouldbe
a top priority, important but lower priority, not too important or it shouldnot be done.
Source: Pew Research Center, January 7-11, 2016
14. PAGE 14
A F T E R A H U G E D R O P I N 2 0 1 0 , O B A M A’S J O B A P P R O VAL F O R
E N V I RO NMEN TAL/ ENE RGY I S S U ES H A S S TAY ED C O N S IST ENT
Do you think Barack Obama is doing a good job or a poor job in handlingeach of the followingissues as president? [% good job]
Protecting the nation’s
environment
Improving the nation’s
energy policy
Note: No opinion results not shown
79%
52%
55% 56% 55%
51% 52%
54%
72%
43%
41% 42%
46%
42% 39%
48%
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Source: Gallup Poll, March 2-6, 2016
15. Source: Gallup Poll, March 2-6, 2016 PAGE 15
A S O B A M A’ S P R E SI DEN CY C O M ES T O A C L O S E , A M A J O R ITY O F
A M E R IC ANS T H I N K T O O L I T TL E I S B E I N G D O N E T O P R O TE CT T H E
E N V I RO NMEN T
7%
5% 5% 4%
15% 16% 17% 16% 17% 16%
12%
51%
55%
58%
62%
46% 49%
51%
47% 48% 48%
57%
37% 37%
34% 33%
35%
33%
30%
35% 34% 34%
29%
2003 2004 2005 2006 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Too little
About the right
amount
Too much
Do you think the U.S. governmentis doing too much, too little, or about the right amountin terms of protecting the environment?
Note: “No opinion”
results not shown
PresidentObama
took office in 2009
16. Source: Pew Research Center Poll, March 17-27, 2016 PAGE 16
3 I N 4 A M E R ICA NS T H I NK T H E U . S . S H O ULD D O W H ATE VER I T
C A N T O P R O T ECT T H E E N V I RONM ENT
Which statement comes closer to your views,even if neither is exactly right? The country should do whatever it takes to protect the
environmentOR the country has gone too far in its efforts to protect the environment?
Note: Equal priority andNo opinion results not shown
The country
should do
whatever it takes
to protect the
environment
The country has
gone too far in its
efforts to protect
the environment
77%
74%
77%
80% 78% 77%
71% 71%
74%
19%
22%
18%
15% 17% 18%
24% 25%
23%
1994 1995 1996 1999 2000 2004 2011 2014 2016
17. Source: Pew Research, Aug. 27- Oct. 4, 2015 PAGE 17
D E M O CRAT S A R E M O R E L I K ELY T H AN R E P UBL ICA NS T O WA N T
T H E G O V E R NMENT T O P L AY A M A J O R R O L E I N P R O T ECTI NG T H E
E N V I RO NMEN T
Note: DK/No opinion results not shown
75%
58%
89%
75%
22%
37%
10%
21%
3% 5% 1% 3%
US Adults Republicans Democrats Independents
% of U.S. adults saying federal government should play a major, minor, or no role
at all in protecting the environment
No role
A minor role
A major role
31
point
gap
18. PAGE 18
A S E C O N OMY H A S R E C O VE RED, E N V I RONME NT I S A H I G H E R
P R I O RI TY T H A N E C O N OMI C G R O WTH
33%
36% 42%
44%
36% 37% 37% 42%
51%
53%
43%
54%
49% 48%
41%
42%
37%
57%
54%
47%
49%
53% 52%
55%
49%
42%
38%
50%
36%
41%
43%
50%
46%
56%
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2015 2016
Environment
Economic growth
Source: Gallup Poll, March 2-6, 2016
Which one of these statements about the environmentandthe economy do you most agree – protection of the environmentshould
be given priority, even at the risk of curbing economic growth OR economic growth shouldbe given priority, even if the
environmentsuffers to some extent?
19. PAGE 19
A N D A M E R I CANS T H I NK M O R E N E E DS T O B E D O N E T O A D D R ES S
C L I M ATE C H A NGE , E S P E CIA LLY B Y O T H E R C O U NTRI ES
Do you think the United States is doing enough to address climate change, doing too much, or do you think more needs to be
done to address climate change?
Do you think other countries are doing enough to address climate change,doing too much, or do you think more needs to be
done to address climate change?
Source: Quinnipiac Poll, November 23-30, 2015
21%
17%
57%
10%
5%
72%
Doing enough Doing too much More needs to be done
The United States Other countries
20. Source: CBS/NY Times Poll, Nov 18-22, 2015 PAGE 20
D E M O CRAT S T W I CE A S L I K E LY T H A N R E P UBL ICA NS T O FAV O R A N
I N T E RN ATIO NAL T R E ATY T O R E D U CE E M I S SI ONS
Do you think the United States shouldor should not join an international treaty requiringAmerica to reduce emissions in an effort to
fight global warming?
66%
86%
42%
66%
25%
9%
52%
27%
2%
3%
2%
2%
7%
2%
4%
5%
Independents
Democrats
Republicans
All
Should Should not Depends Unsure/No answer
22. Source: Gallup Poll, March 2-6, 2016 PAGE 22
M O R E A M E RI CAN S P R I O RITI ZE E N V I RO NMEN TAL P R O TEC TION
O V E R E N E R GY D E V EL OPME NT
36%
40% 40%
44%
39%
42%
34%
41%
46%
50%
39%
50%
47% 46%
40%
39%
34%
52% 52%
49% 48%
52%
49%
58%
50%
47%
43%
55%
41%
44% 45%
51%
49%
59%
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
With which one of these statements about the environmentand energy production do you most agree – [ROTATED: protection of the
environmentshouldbe given priority, even at the risk of limiting the amountof energy supplies – such as oil, gas, and coal – which
the United States produces (or) developmentof U.S. energy supplies – such as oil, gas, and coal – should be given priority, even if
the environmentsuffers to some extent]?
Note: Equal priority andNo opinion results not shown
Environmental
protection
Energy
development
23. PAGE 23
A M E R IC ANS C O N S IS TENT LY S U P PORT C O N S ERVATI ON O F
E N E R GY O V E R P R O DUC TIO N O F E N E R GY
Source: Gallup Poll, March 2-6, 2016
33%
30% 29% 31%
28%
35%
26%
29%
36%
41% 40%
36%
34%
30%
56%
60% 60% 59% 61%
55%
64%
61%
48%
48%
51% 51%
57% 60%
2001 2002 2003 2004 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2016
Which of the followingapproaches to solving the nation’s energy problem do you think the U.S. shouldfollow right now –
emphasize production of more oil, gas, and coal supplies or emphasize more conservation by consumers of existing energy
supplies?
More energy
conservation
More energy
production
24. PAGE 24
A L M O ST 3 I N 4 A M E R I CAN S WA N T T O D E V E L OP A LT ER NATIV E
E N E R GY R AT HE R T H A N P R O D UCE M O R E O I L A N D G A S
Which of the followingapproaches to solving the nation’s energy problems do you think the U.S. shouldfollow right now –
emphasize production of more oil, gas, and coal supplies OR emphasize the development of alternative energy such as wind and
solar power?
Emphasize production of
alternative energy
Emphasize production of
oil, gas
Source: Gallup Poll, March 2-6, 2016
66%
59% 59%
64%
73%
26%
34%
31% 32%
21%
2011 2012 2013 2014 2016
25. PAGE 25
B U T S P E N DI NG M O R E O N E L E C TR ICI TY P R O DU CED B Y
R E N E WABLE S O U RCE S M A K E S S O M E R E L U CTAN T
In order to help reduce global warming, wouldyou be willingor not willingto pay more for electricity if it were generated by renewable
sources like solar or wind energy?
Willing
54%
Notwilling
43%
Unsure/No answer
3%
Source: CBS/NY Times Poll, Nov 18-22, 2015
26. Source: Gallup Poll, March 2-6, 2016 PAGE 26
O V E R H A L F O F A M E R I CANS O P P OSE F R A CKI NG A S A WAY O F
R E T R IE VIN G N AT URA L G A S A N D O I L , A N I N C R E ASE F R O M L A S T
Y E A R
Do you favor hydraulic fracturingor “fracking” as a means of increasingthe production of natural gas and oil in the U.S.?
40%
36%
40%
51%
19%
13%
2015 2016
Favor
Oppose
No Opinion
27. Source: Gallup Poll, March 2-6, 2016 PAGE 27
A N D A M A J O RI TY O F A M E R I CAN S O P P OS E T H E U S E O F N U C L EAR
E N E R GY A S E L E C TRI CI TY S O U RCE
Overall, do you strongly favor, somewhatfavor, somewhatoppose or strongly oppose the use of nuclear energy as one
of the ways to provide electricity for the U.S.?
57%
46%
56% 54% 56%
53%
59%
62%
57%
57%
53%
51%
44%
37%
48%
39%
43%
38%
43%
37%
33%
38% 40%
43%
43%
54%
1994 2001 2004 2005 2006 2007 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 2016
Total oppose
Total favor
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