blog post California Millennials and Climate Change By David Kordus Sep 19, 2017 California millennials—adults age 35 and younger—are the most likely group to favor the state’s actions on climate change.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and the Environment By Mark Baldassare, Lunna Lopes, Dean Bonner, David Kordus Jul 29, 2015 Some findings of the current survey: Californians see global warming as a serious threat—and most do not think action to reduce global warming will lead to fewer jobs. There is strong support for the greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements in AB 32 and SB 32. Californians favor the energy goals in SB 350; they also favor state support for solar power and electric vehicles. Many say water is the state’s top environmental issue—but most do not know their local water district reduction targets. Job Approval Ratings: President Obama [PDF] Governor Brown [PDF] California State Legislature [PDF] U.S. Congress [PDF] Time Trends of Job Approval Ratings: President Obama [XLS] Governor Brown [XLS] California State Legislature [XLS] U.S. Congress [XLS] This survey was supported with funding from The Dirk and Charlene Kabcenell Foundation, the Heising-Simons Foundation, and the Pisces Foundation.
blog post Record-High Share of Californians Worried about Climate-Fueled Wildfires By Alyssa Dykman, Gokce Sencan Aug 5, 2019 After two years of deadly fires, the PPIC survey finds a big jump in concern over wildfires becoming more severe as a result of global warming.
blog post State Struggles to Enact More Robust Climate Targets By Alvar Escriva-Bou Oct 13, 2015 Does the recent struggle over emissions-reduction laws mean California is losing momentum for tackling climate change?
press release State’s Climate Change Actions Get Majority Support, Though Most Expect Gas Prices to Rise Jul 26, 2017
blog post The Drought and Californians’ Views on Climate Policy By David Kordus Aug 28, 2015 California Democrats and Republicans are divided over proposals to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But party registration is not the only driver of these views.
blog post Californians Favor State Action on Climate, Immigration By David Kordus Mar 7, 2017 The PPIC Statewide Survey finds that Californians are broadly supportive of the state taking its own action on two issues: climate change and immigration.