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1. Americans Are Increasingly Pessimistic About Avoiding the Worst Effects of Climate Change

   About six-in-ten Americans say countries around the world, including the U.S., will not do enough to avoid the worst effects of climate change. This growing pessimism is driven by Democrats.

2. Americans on what causes climate change: Human activity or natural patterns?

   Key takeaways: Almost all climate scientists say the planet is warming, and that this is caused mostly by human activity. But a far smaller share of the American public has shared this view over the last decade. Pew Research Center has been tracking Americans’ views on the cause of climate change since 2016 using our […]

3. Do Americans think extreme weather is worse today than in the past?

   Key takeaways: Recent scientific studies have found that extreme weather is becoming both more common and more intense, and many Americans have noticed. Majorities of Americans say extreme weather events in the U.S. are happening more often (68%) and are more severe (62%) than in the past. Partisan differences Democrats are far more likely than […]

4. From carpooling to buying secondhand, what eco-friendly actions do Americans take and why?

   Key takeaways: Americans engage in all sorts of green behaviors, from recycling to carpooling to shopping secondhand. A new Pew Research Center survey asked Americans why they do these things. Almost all Americans engage in at least one of the environmentally friendly behaviors we asked about. But except for when it comes to recycling, helping […]

5. Methodology

   The American Trends Panel survey methodology Overview Data in this report comes from Wave 189 of the American Trends Panel (ATP), Pew Research Center’s nationally representative panel of randomly selected U.S. adults. The survey was conducted March 16-22, 2026. A total of 3,524 panelists responded out of 4,053 who were sampled, for a survey-level response […]

6. Appendix: Additional charts

7. Acknowledgments

   This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Find related reports online at: pewresearch.org/science. Primary research team        Eileen Yam, Director, Science and Society ResearchGalen Stocking, Associate Director, Science and Society ResearchBrian Kennedy, Senior ResearcherGiancarlo Pasquini, Research AssociateEmma Kikuchi, Research...

8. Worldwide, a quarter of new car sales are electric vehicles or hybrids

   In eight countries, at least half of all new cars sold in 2025 were electric or hybrid. The U.S. reached just 10%, well below the global average of 25%.

9. In several European countries, EU gets more positive ratings today than during Brexit vote

   EU favorability has risen across Europe since the 2016 Brexit vote, with a median of 62% now viewing the organization positively.

10. Right-Wing Populism in the Decade Since Brexit

    Right-wing populist parties have had a political impact in other European nations over the past decade. These include the Netherlands and Poland, where such parties have led governments or been included in governing coalitions. Still, it’s important to note that right-wing populists have also faced setbacks. In April, for instance, Viktor Orban and his Fidesz […]