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*
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% |
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