AEI's annual compilation of polling data on the environment, key issues and findings

Attitudes on the environment have shifted significantly since 2010. While Obama continues to receive high marks on environmental issues, his marks on energy are more negative. Americans said they would prioritize economic growth over the environment even if it means the environment suffers to some extent.

AEI public opinion expert Karlyn Bowman and researcher Andrew Rugg present their newest study on public attitudes towards energy policy and environmental issues, including key findings on Keystone XL and global warming.

The April issue of AEI’s Political Report covers polls on the presidential contest, environmental and energy issues, and world affairs.

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This study includes up-to-date trends and opinions on the party best able to handle environmental issues, the environment as a voting issue, recent presidential administrations and environmental policy, and views on the importance, causes, and potential that can be taken regarding global warming.

This study is a compilation of public opinion data on the quality of the environment, which political party is better on the issue, the handling of the environment by the Clinton and Bush administrations, Bush versus Kerry on the issue, the political importance of the environment, environmental activism, and the impact of gas prices.

Global warming and greenhouse gases are affecting the earth's climate, but it is also part of a historical trend.

Karlyn Bowman updates her study of public opinion on the environment and climate change.