How do Americans view climate change today?

 

The Rundown

How Do Americans View Climate Change Today? PEW RESEARCH CENTER New climate survey results break down Americans' opinions on everything from climate news to local impacts and more. For one thing, Americans are evenly split on whether climate policies help, hurt, or have no impact on the U.S. economy. 12 CHARTS FACT OF THE MATTER 🎄 46% of Americans say they celebrate Christmas as primarily a religious, rather than cultural, holiday (2017 Pew Research Center survey). Small Mortgages Can Boost Rural Housing Many Americans in rural areas struggle to buy homes, in part because small mortgages—those for under $150,000—are in short supply. Expanding access to credit in these areas would improve financial security and open more options for homeownership. RECOMMENDATIONS America's Most Common Drug Problem? Unhealthy Alcohol Use Alcohol is the leading driver of substance use-related fatalities in America. Fortunately, primary care providers and emergency departments are well positioned to recognize signs of unsafe drinking—and to help connect patients with proven treatments. WHAT'S NEEDED Under Pressure: Dr. Diva Amon on Deep Ocean Threats Roughly 90% of the ocean is deep sea—any area below 200 meters (656 feet) in depth—making it one of the largest ecosystems on the planet. As human activities continue to expand into these delicate habitats, many scientists and policy experts, including Pew marine fellow Dr. Diva Amon (pictured), believe greater precautions must be taken. EXPERT Q&A QUOTE OF NOTE "The destructive industries trying to exploit the deep ocean benefit from how obscure the deep sea is. So we need to bring the deep ocean, its wonders, its importance, and its vulnerability to the hearts and minds of as many people as possible." Deep-sea biologist and 2022 Pew marine fellow Diva Amon IN THE MEDIA Time Is Running Out for State and Local Governments to Protect Pandemic Funds GOVERNING Without Steady Funding, Public Health Agencies Slow to Upgrade Tech, Report Shows STATESCOOP Happy holidays, and as always, thank you for reading. We'll be taking a break next week—but stay tuned for our special 2024 recap before the end of the year. Let us know how we're doing. ★︎   ★︎   ★︎   ★︎   ★︎ SUBMIT