Poll shows strong U.S. environmental support despite partisan polarization

A new survey indicates Americans broadly value conservation and environmental protection, suggesting public appetite for climate and renewable energy action remains robust despite political divisions.

First covered Sep 14, 2026 · 8:42 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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12d Heatmap News Americans Still Love the Environment — Three years ago, I wrote a piece for this website about how I’d stopped openly describing myself as an environmentalist.

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Appeared in: 2026-09-14 (#19) · 2026-09-15 (#20)

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