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Poll suggests US adults are facing increased strain from extreme heat

From Al Jazeera · () English

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  • A poll indicates that a majority of American adults are experiencing increased strain due to extreme heat.
  • Over half of respondents believe climate change is occurring, though this figure has slightly decreased from the previous year.
  • The survey highlights growing public concern about the impacts of a warming planet.

A significant portion of the American population is feeling the heat, both literally and figuratively, as extreme weather events become more frequent. A recent AP-NORC poll reveals that more than half of U.S. adults report facing increased strain from rising temperatures and prolonged heatwaves.

The poll also sheds light on public perception of climate change. While a majority of Americans acknowledge that climate change is happening, the percentage has seen a slight decline compared to the previous year. This suggests a complex public mood, where awareness of environmental shifts coexists with potential fatigue or shifting priorities.

These findings underscore the growing societal impact of climate change, extending beyond environmental concerns to affect the daily lives and well-being of individuals. The increased strain reported by Americans points to the tangible consequences of a warming planet, prompting further discussion on adaptation and mitigation strategies.

More than half of Americans told the AP-NORC poll that climate change is happening, a slight decline from last year.

— AP-NORC PollFindings on public belief in climate change.
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