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U.S. views regarding cause of climate change by generation 2018
U.S. views regarding cause of climate change by generation 2018
Share of U.S. respondents on main cause of climate change as of 2018, by generation*
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This survey conducted in the United States in November 2018, shows how different generations of Americans feel about the existence of global climate change. About 56 percent of polled Millennials stated they believe that humans are the main cause of climate change.
Share of U.S. respondents on main cause of climate change as of 2018, by generation*
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| Due to human activity | Due to natural patterns | No evidence earth is getting warmer | Not sure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gen Z | 54% | 14% | 10% | 22% |
| Millennials | 56% | 16% | 8% | 19% |
| Gen X | 48% | 21% | 11% | 20% |
| Baby Boomers | 45% | 25% | 12% | 18% |
| Silent | 38% | 28% | 16% | 17% |
| Due to human activity | Due to natural patterns | No evidence earth is getting warmer | Not sure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gen Z | 54% | 14% | 10% | 22% |
| Millennials | 56% | 16% | 8% | 19% |
| Gen X | 48% | 21% | 11% | 20% |
| Baby Boomers | 45% | 25% | 12% | 18% |
| Silent | 38% | 28% | 16% | 17% |
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by Statista Research Department,
last edited
Apr 23, 2014
This survey conducted in the United States in November 2018, shows how different generations of Americans feel about the existence of global climate change. About 56 percent of polled Millennials stated they believe that humans are the main cause of climate change.
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- April 2014
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- United States
- Survey time period
- September 24 to October 7, 2018 and September 17 to November 25, 2018
- Number of respondents
- 10,682 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Special properties
- 10,682 adults, 920 teens
- Method of interview
- Online survey
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* The source worded the question as follows:"Earth is getting warmer..."
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- United States
- Survey time period
- September 24 to October 7, 2018 and September 17 to November 25, 2018
- Number of respondents
- 10,682 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Special properties
- 10,682 adults, 920 teens
- Method of interview
- Online survey
- Supplementary notes
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* The source worded the question as follows:"Earth is getting warmer..."
Share of respondents who didn't offer an answer not shown.
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