Poll: Growing Majority of Americans Have Been Impacted by Extreme Weather Event at Least Once

The Associated Press has written an article discussing a new Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll covering American’s attitudes towards extreme weather and climate change. Eight out of 10 U.S. adults said they’ve personally experienced the effects of extreme weather, with 54 percent of the public overall saying what they experienced was at least partly a result of climate change.

Overall, the survey results portray an America where citizens are becoming more aware of extreme weather and natural disasters as they are impacted by their increasing frequency, leading to more engagement and discussion on the topic with their family, friends, and peers. The survey also notes Americans’ attitudes towards the topic are growing increasingly negative. Read more at AP.