Voters’ views on climate change, wildlife conservation, and animal welfare

Environmental challenges are a key issue heading into the US election season. As we grapple with the urgent threats of climate change and environmental degradation, we see a strong desire for political leaders who prioritize conservation.

Survey respondents were asked to rank their concern about particular issues on a scale of 0 (not at all concerned) to 10 (extremely concerned).

Among these concerns, the environment ranks just below the economy, health care, and taxes. Voters are more concerned about the environment and conserving wildlife species than government regulations, illegal immigration, and the cost of higher education.