Environment
World's Top-Emitters No More Aware of Climate Change in 2010
Sizable numbers at least partly blame humans
August 26, 2011
Ahead of more rounds of climate change talks, Gallup finds residents in the top five greenhouse gas-emitting countries are no more knowledgeable about global warming than they were a few years ago. Americans who are aware of climate change are the least likely to blame it on humans.
Indians Give Environment Slight Edge Over Economy
About half satisfied with efforts to preserve the environment
June 3, 2011
Gallup surveys show residents in one of the world's fastest growing economies, India, narrowly prioritize environmental protection (45%) over economic growth (35%).
Worldwide, Blame for Climate Change Falls on Humans
Americans among least likely to attribute to human causes
April 22, 2011
Thirty-five percent of adults in 111 countries in 2010 say humans cause global warming, while less than half as many (14%) blame nature. Thirteen percent fault both. Americans are the most likely to blame natural causes, setting them apart from the rest of the developed world.
Fewer Americans, Europeans View Global Warming as a Threat
Worldwide, 42% see serious risk, similar to 2007-2008
April 20, 2011
Gallup surveys in 111 countries in 2010 find 42% of adults worldwide view global warming as a serious threat to themselves and their families, essentially unchanged from 2007-2008. Fewer Americans and Europeans feel threatened by global warming than they did a few years ago.
Americans Not Worried About Nuclear Power Safety
April 4, 2011
Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reveals that the majority of Americans think nuclear power plants in the United States are safe and compares this opinion with historical data.
Majority of Americans Say Nuclear Power Plants in U.S. Are Safe
Attitudes on increasing the number of plants are stable since 2001
April 4, 2011
Despite concerns about a possible nuclear disaster in the U.S., 58% of Americans think U.S. nuclear power plants are safe, while 36% say they are not. Americans are divided on the issue of increasing the number of nuclear power plants in this country, but these attitudes have not changed from 10 years ago.
Water Issues Worry Americans Most, Global Warming Least
Environmental concerns are flat since 2010, but down over past decade
March 28, 2011
Environmental issues that touch on the safety or supply of water worry Americans more than other environmental issues, with air pollution close behind. Global warming continues to concern them least, behind loss of tropical rain forests and urban sprawl.
Three Key Findings on Americans' Views of the Environment
March 18, 2011
Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reveals three key findings about Americans' views on environmental issues.
Gallup News Minute: Americans Weigh in on Nuclear Energy
March 18, 2011
Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport discusses Americans' views toward the use of nuclear power and building nuclear power plants in the U.S. in this week's Gallup News Minute audio cast.
Obama Rated Better on Environment Than on Economy, Energy
Fifty-five percent say Obama doing good job of protecting the nation's environment
March 18, 2011
A majority of Americans interviewed prior to the Japanese earthquake say President Obama is doing a good job of protecting the nation's environment. Meanwhile, 55% say he is doing a poor job of making the U.S. prosperous, and more say he is doing a poor job than a good job of improving the nation's energy policy.
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