60% of Americans say they probably won’t get an updated COVID-19 vaccine
Democrats and those who lean to the Democratic Party are more likely than Republicans and Republican leaners to say they will get an updated COVID-19 vaccine.
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How Americans feel about hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas
Overall, 44% of Americans support more hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas in the United States, while 53% oppose it.
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Majority of Americans support more nuclear power in the country
Americans remain more likely to favor expanding solar power (78%) and wind power (72%) than nuclear power (56%).
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Americans’ Extreme Weather Policy Views and Personal Experiences
Reports of extreme weather are common but vary by party. Most favor stricter building standards in high-risk areas but not building bans or forced relocations.
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U.S. adults under 30 have different foreign policy priorities than older adults
Americans’ views differ by age on whether measures like addressing climate change and preventing terrorist attacks should be top foreign policy priorities.
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About 3 in 10 Americans would seriously consider buying an electric vehicle
The share of Americans who say electric vehicles are better for the environment than gas vehicles has decreased 20 points since 2021, from 67%.
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How Americans View National, Local and Personal Energy Choices
A majority favor U.S. efforts to become carbon neutral by 2050, but few express strong interest in buying EVs or reducing their own carbon emissions.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in the U.S.
64% of Americans live within 2 miles of a public electric vehicle charging station, and those who live closest to chargers view EVs more positively.
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Americans overwhelmingly say access to IVF is a good thing
Seven-in-ten Americans say in vitro fertilization access is a good thing. Just 8% say it is a bad thing, and 22% are unsure.
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Who do Americans feel comfortable talking to about their mental health?
Half of Americans or more say they are extremely or very comfortable talking about their mental health with a close friend, an immediate family member or a mental health therapist.
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