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Pew Research Center. March 13-17, 2013. N=1,501 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 2.9.

"From what you've read and heard, is there solid evidence that the average temperature on earth has been getting warmer over the past few decades, or not?" If yes: "Do you believe that the earth is getting warmer mostly because of human activity such as burning fossil fuels, or mostly because of natural patterns in the earth's environment?" Options rotated

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"In your view, is global warming a very serious problem, somewhat serious, not too serious, or not a problem?"

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Gallup Poll. March 7-10, 2013. N=1,022 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 4.

"Do you think the U.S. government is doing too much, too little, or about the right amount in terms of protecting the environment?"

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"With which one of these statements about the environment and the economy do you most agree? Protection of the environment should be given priority, even at the risk of curbing economic growth. OR, Economic growth should be given priority, even if the environment suffers to some extent." Options rotated

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"With which one of these statements about the environment and energy production do you most agree? Protection of the environment should be given priority, even at the risk of limiting the amount of energy supplies -- such as oil, gas and coal -- which the United States produces. OR, Development of U.S. energy supplies -- such as oil, gas and coal -- should be given priority, even if the environment suffers to some extent." Options rotated

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"I'm going to read you a list of environmental problems. As I read each one, please tell me if you personally worry about this problem a great deal, a fair amount, only a little, or not at all.

"How much do you personally worry about pollution of drinking water?"

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"How much do you personally worry about contamination of soil and water by toxic waste?"

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"How much do you personally worry about pollution of rivers, lakes, and reservoirs?"

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"How much do you personally worry about air pollution?"

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"How much do you personally worry about the loss of tropical rain forests?"

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"How much do you personally worry about extinction of plant and animal species?"

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"How much do you personally worry about climate change?"

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"How much do you personally worry about global warming?"

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"How much do you personally worry about urban sprawl and loss of open spaces?"

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"Next, thinking about the issue of global warming, how well do you feel you understand this issue? Would you say very well, fairly well, not very well, or not at all?"

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"Which of the following statements reflects your view of when the effects of global warming will begin to happen? They have already begun to happen. They will start happening within a few years. They will start happening within your lifetime. They will not happen within your lifetime, but they will affect future generations. OR, They will never happen." Options rotated

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"Thinking about what is said in the news, in your view is the seriousness of global warming generally exaggerated, generally correct, or is it generally underestimated?" Options rotated

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"Just your impression, which one of the following statements do you think is most accurate? Most scientists believe that global warming is occurring. Most scientists believe that global warming is NOT occurring. OR, Most scientists are unsure about whether global warming is occurring or not."

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"And from what you have heard or read, do you believe increases in the Earth's temperature over the last century are due more to the effects of pollution from human activities, or natural changes in the environment that are not due to human activities?" Options rotated

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"Do you think that global warming will pose a serious threat to you or your way of life in your lifetime?"

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"Which comes closer to your view? It is possible to take specific actions that will slow down the effects of global warming. OR, The effects of global warming are part of a natural process that can't be altered." Options rotated

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Pew Research Center/USA Today. Feb. 13-18, 2013. N=1,504 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 2.9.

"Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose setting stricter emission limits on power plants in order to address climate change?"

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CBS News Poll. Feb. 6-10, 2013. N=1,148 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.

"Do you think global warming is an environmental problem that is causing a serious impact now, or do you think the impact of global warming won't happen until sometime in the future, or do you think global warming won't have a serious impact at all?"

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CNN/ORC Poll. Jan. 14-15, 2013. N=814 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.5.

"Which of the following statements comes closest to your view of global warming? Global warming is a proven fact and is mostly caused by emissions from cars and industrial facilities such as power plants and factories. Global warming is a proven fact and is mostly caused by natural changes that have nothing to do with emissions from cars and industrial facilities. Global warming is a theory that has not yet been proven."

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United Technologies/National Journal Congressional Connection Poll conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates International. Jan. 10-13, 2013. N=1,001 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.7.

"As you may know, federal officials reported recently that 2012 was the warmest year in history for the United States. They also reported that the 10 warmest years ever have all occurred within the past 15 years. Do you think these records are more likely the result of changes in the climate related to the burning of fossil fuels OR are more likely the result of factors like random weather variation?"

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AP-GfK Poll conducted by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Corporate Communications. Nov. 29-Dec. 3, 2012. N=1,002 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.9.

"How much do you trust the things that scientists say about the environment: completely, a lot, a moderate amount, a little, or not at all?"

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"What is your personal opinion? Do you think that the world's temperature probably has been going up over the past 100 years, or do you think this probably has not been happening?"

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"If nothing is done to reduce global warming in the future, how serious of a problem do you think it will be for THE UNITED STATES: very serious, somewhat serious, not so serious, or not serious at all?"

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"How much do you think the U.S. government should do about global warming: a great deal, quite a bit, some, a little, or nothing?"

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"Do you think that the United States doing things to reduce global warming in the future would hurt the U.S. economy, would help the economy, or would have no effect on the U.S. economy?"

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United Technologies/National Journal Congressional Connection Poll conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates International. Nov. 8-11, 2012. N=1,000 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.7.

"Scientists have linked emissions of carbon dioxide and other gases to global climate change. Do you believe that global climate change is increasing the likelihood that the U.S. will be hit by storms such as Hurricane Sandy which recently caused major damage along the East Coast?"

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Asked of those who answered "Yes":
"Has the hurricane made you believe that Congress and the President should address climate change more urgently even if it means enacting regulations that some say could raise the cost of electricity and other energy?"

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Washington Post/Kaiser Family Foundation Poll. July 25-Aug. 5, 2012. N=3,130 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 2.

"Do you think the federal government should or should not regulate the release of greenhouse gases from sources like power plants, cars and factories in an effort to reduce global warming?"

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Washington Post Poll. June 14-17, 2012. N=1,002 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.5.

"Compared to 10 or so years ago, do you think the natural environment in the world today is better, worse, or about the same?"

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"Over this period of time, do you think human activity had a mostly positive or mostly negative effect on the natural environment?" Options rotated

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"Thinking ahead to 10 or so years from now, do you think the natural environment in the world will be better, worse, or about the same?"

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