Fact Sheet Californians’ Views on Climate Change By Mark Baldassare, Alyssa Dykman, Lunna Lopes, Dean Bonner Sep 7, 2018 The state’s leadership on climate change is important to most Californians. Most are concerned about the effects of global warming—including severe wildfires and rising sea levels. Majorities support action on climate change even if it increases costs.
Fact Sheet California’s Independent Voters By Mark Baldassare, Lunna Lopes, Dean Bonner, Alyssa Dykman Aug 27, 2018 Independents are now California’s second-largest voting bloc. Most lean toward a major party—but most also say neither party does an adequate job.
blog post Environmental Priorities and the Midterm Election By Mark Baldassare Aug 8, 2018 Where do California voters stand on environmental issues and what does that mean for November election?
blog post Video: Californians and the Environment By Mary Severance Jul 30, 2018 Nearly all California likely voters say the candidates’ positions on the environment are important in determining their vote in the governor’s race, according to the July 2018 PPIC Statewide Survey.
blog post How “Weather Whiplash” Could Change California By Lori Pottinger May 1, 2018 Climate change is pushing California’s volatile weather to new extremes. Climate scientist Daniel Swain explains what to expect.
blog post The PPIC Statewide Survey: Reflections at the 20th Anniversary By Mark Baldassare, Abby Cook Apr 13, 2018 Attitudes of Californians have evolved on key issues over the years. PPIC’s polling has also changed, but its high standards and commitment to delivering accurate, independent, nonpartisan information has not.
blog post Video: Gavin Newsom’s Priorities By Linda Strean Nov 15, 2017 Gavin Newsom, California’s lieutenant governor and a candidate for governor, says the most important issues facing the state are debt and demographics, energy and climate change, and the future of work.
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.
blog post Video: Californians and Climate Change By Linda Strean Jul 31, 2017 There is broad consensus in favor of California’s efforts to address climate change, the PPIC Statewide Survey shows.
