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US public still favors action on climate change despite Trump’s fossil fuel drive
Two-thirds of Americans say they are worried about climate but level of media coverage does not reflect this
TL;DR
- US political and media discourse has shifted away from the climate crisis, influenced by Donald Trump's policies favoring fossil fuels.
- Despite reduced coverage, the American public remains concerned about climate change and favors action.
- Two-thirds of Americans express worry about the climate crisis, a sentiment that has remained consistent.
- Media outlets have reduced climate journalism positions, contributing to a 'spiral of climate silence.'
- A majority of US voters link rising costs to the climate crisis.
- Donald Trump's attempts to halt renewable energy and escalate fossil fuel production are broadly unpopular.
- Only a small percentage of American voters support candidates who advocate for decreasing renewables or increasing fossil fuels.
- The climate crisis has significant real-world consequences for American households, increasing costs for health, insurance, and property damage.
- Political polarization and the perception that climate policies are unpopular may deter immediate reversals in policy.