Majority of adults have been personally affected by extreme weather, climate change: poll

As extreme weather events continue to devastate communities around the world, a new poll has found that the majority of adults have experienced firsthand the effects of climate change. The survey, conducted by the Pew Research Center, revealed that 57% of U.S. adults say they have personally experienced at least one of a variety of extreme weather or natural disasters in the past year, such as wildfires, droughts, floods, or hurricanes.

Furthermore, a striking 72% of respondents said they believe that global climate change is having an impact on their communities. Interestingly, the survey also found a significant partisan divide on the issue, with 90% of Democrats saying that they believe climate change is affecting their community compared with just 45% of Republicans.

The results of this poll highlight the urgent need for action to address climate change and mitigate its effects. As more and more people experience the very real consequences of extreme weather events, it is critical that policymakers take decisive steps to shift towards cleaner sources of energy, decrease greenhouse gas emissions, and protect vulnerable communities from the devastating impacts of climate change.

With extreme weather events becoming increasingly common, it is clear that the effects of climate change are not some far-off threat. They are real, and they are affecting people’s lives on a daily basis. As individuals, we must do our part to reduce our carbon footprint and push for systemic change. Only by coming together and taking action can we hope to create a sustainable future.