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Americans’ climate change concerns surge to record levels, poll shows

Bergslagstroll said:
Americans concern about climate change and its devastating effects have increased to record levels, according to the The Yale polling.

"A total of 72% of polled Americans now say global warming is personally important to them, according to the Yale program on climate change communication. This is the highest level of concern since Yale starting polling the question in 2008.

Overall, 73% of Americans accept that global warming is happening, outnumbering those who don’t by five to one. This acceptance has strengthened in recent years, rising by 10% since March 2015. The proportion that grasps that humans are the primary cause of warming is smaller, with 62% understanding this to be the case.

About two-thirds of Americans believe that global warming is influencing the weather, in the wake of a string of deadly extreme events in the US. About half say the disastrous wildfires in California and Hurricanes Florence and Michael, which flattened parts of North Carolina and Florida, were worsened because of rising global temperatures."

Americans’ climate change concerns surge to record levels, poll shows | Environment | The Guardian

Previous studies have also showed that two thirds of American give priority to developing alternative energy sources, like solar and wind power.

Most in US say alternative energy takes priority over fossil fuels

Two thirds of Americans also wanted US to stay in the Paris accord.

Most Americans Want the U.S. to Stay in the Paris Agreement - The Atlantic
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That's great. What are they going to do about it? All the proposals you mention will do nothing.
 
LowDown said:
That's great. What are they going to do about it? All the proposals you mention will do nothing.
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Not true. Every person that puts a solar panel on his roof does SOMETHING. Every person that purchases the wind energy option from their Utility does SOMETHING. It's the sum total of all individual actions, worldwide, that matters.
 
Media_Truth said:
Not true. Every person that puts a solar panel on his roof does SOMETHING. Every person that purchases the wind energy option from their Utility does SOMETHING. It's the sum total of all individual actions, worldwide, that matters.
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Having communities, governments, corporations and individuals leading the way in the transition away from fossil fuels have also lead to economy of scale and innovation in renewables, batteries and other technology. So that you have a drastic decline in cost of renewable energy, batteries and other technologies.

Plunging Prices Mean Building New Renewable Energy Is Cheaper Than Running Existing Coal

While also for example that over 150 of the world’s most influential companies have committed to source 100 percent renewable electricity.

Exxon knows renewables are cheaper, even if Trump doesn't
 
Thousands of scientists show their support the growing global climate movement by co-signing a letter in in the magazine Science.

"Thousands of scientists came out in support of children's school strikes on Friday as young people across the world took to the streets again to demand action on climate change. A letter published in the magazine "Science," titled "Concerns of young protesters are justified," had been co-signed by more than 3,000 scientists across the globe, and that number continued to grow.
"The current measures for protecting the climate and biosphere are deeply inadequate," the letter said.

"We see it as our social, ethical, and scholarly responsibility to state in no uncertain terms: Only if humanity acts quickly and resolutely can we limit global warming, halt the ongoing mass extinction of animal and plant species, and preserve the natural basis for the food supply and well-being of present and future generations. This is what the young people want to achieve. They deserve our respect and full support," it continued."

Youth climate strike protests gain backing of thousands of scientists with letter in "Science" magazine - CBS News
 
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