2012 Chicago Council Survey data shows an increase in Americans believing temperature swings are linked to global warming.
Introduction
An increase of Americans believe the temperature swings are linked to global warming. Nearly half of Americans think the government is not doing enough to limit climate change.
Key Findings
- A plurality of Americans (45%) think the US Government is not doing enough on climate change.
- Only a minority of Americans (38%) are convinced of scientific consensus on climate change.
- Unlike many foreign policy issues, there are sharp partisan divides on climate change topics, with Democrats and Independents more concerned about climate issues than Republicans.
About the Authors
Senior Fellow, Public Opinion and Foreign Policy
Dina Smeltz, a polling expert, has more than 25 years of experience designing and fielding international social and political surveys. Prior to joining the Council to lead its annual survey of American attitudes on US foreign policy, she served in the Bureau of Intelligence and Research at the US State Department's Office of Research from 1992 to 2008.
Assistant Director, Public Opinion and Foreign Policy
Craig Kafura is the assistant director for public opinion and foreign policy at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, a Security Fellow with the Truman National Security Project, and a Pacific Forum Young Leader. At the Council, he coordinates work on public opinion and foreign policy and is a regular contributor to the public opinion and foreign policy blog Running Numbers.