Americans on What Causes Climate Change: Human Activity or Natural Patterns?

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 […]

Most Americans Aren't Convinced Humans Are Causing Climate Change, New Data Shows

Scientists have reached a consensus that human behavior is a big driver of climate change—but Americans aren't buying it.