Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and the Environment By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas Jul 28, 2021 Key findings from the current survey include: One in four Californians name water supply and drought as the state’s top environmental issue; 63% say water supply is a big problem in their region. Majorities approve of the way Governor Newsom and President Biden are handling environmental issues. About six in ten (63%) are very concerned about climate change increasing the severity of wildfires and drought. Majorities across party lines favor prioritizing alternative energy sources, such as wind, solar, and hydrogen.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and the Environment By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Alyssa Dykman, Rachel Lawler Jul 29, 2020 Key findings from the current survey: Most Californians support policies to address climate change, including laws to reduce greenhouse gas emission. Two-thirds say air pollution is a serious threat, with Latinos and African Americans most likely to say it is a health concern. Majorities oppose offshore drilling and favor protecting marine sanctuaries. In light of COVID-19, 74% support always wearing masks in public.
blog post Video: Californians and the Environment By Mary Severance Aug 6, 2019 PPIC’s latest statewide survey examines Californians’ views on global warming and its effects, state and federal policies to address climate change, and the role of environmental issues in the 2020 presidential election.
Fact Sheet Californians and the Coast By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Alyssa Dykman, Rachel Lawler Aug 5, 2019 Most Californians see coastal conditions as very important to the state’s future. Majorities are concerned about ocean conditions and wildlife habitats, and two in three oppose drilling off the coast.
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 Majority Opposition to Drilling Includes Coastal Republicans By Mark Baldassare, Alyssa Dykman Jan 8, 2018 Majorities of coastal Republicans joined with other regional and political groups in opposing more offshore oil drilling, the PPIC Statewide Survey shows.
press release State’s Climate Change Actions Get Majority Support, Though Most Expect Gas Prices to Rise Jul 26, 2017
