Plus: Most Americans think the government should do more on climate change, #BlackLivesMatter surges on Twitter after George Floyd’s death, and more.
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July 15, 2020
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** Two-thirds of Americans think government should do more on climate ([link removed])
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There is bipartisan support for several proposals to reduce the effects of climate change ([link removed]) , especially for large scale tree-plantings to help absorb carbon emissions and offering tax credits to businesses that capture carbon emissions.
* Millennial and Gen Z Republicans stand out from their elders on climate and energy issues ([link removed])
* Most Americans say climate change affects their local community, including 70% living near coast ([link removed])
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** Most Americans say despite ongoing research, ways to limit spread of COVID-19 are well understood ([link removed])
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Seven-in-ten Americans ([link removed]) say the core strategies for containing COVID-19 are well understood, even though studies have yielded conflicting advice.
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** #BlackLivesMatter surges on Twitter after George Floyd’s death ([link removed])
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#BlackLivesMatter was used ([link removed]) roughly 47.8 million times on Twitter – an average of just under 3.7 million times per day – from May 26 to June 7.
* Activism on social media varies by race and ethnicity, age, political party ([link removed])
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** Experts predict more digital innovation by 2030 aimed at enhancing democracy ([link removed])
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A majority of experts canvassed say ([link removed]) significant reforms aimed at correcting problems in democratic institutions and representation will take place. But they are divided about whether this will lead to positive outcomes for the public.
** Black Americans face higher COVID-19 risks, are more hesitant to trust medical scientists, get vaccinated ([link removed])
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** As COVID-19 emerged in U.S., Facebook posts about it appeared in a wide range of public pages, groups ([link removed])
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** Younger, more educated U.S. adults are more likely to take part in citizen science research ([link removed])
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** Roughly six-in-ten online daters in the U.S. are concerned about data collection ([link removed])
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** Media mentions
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Most Americans believe the government should do more to combat climate change, poll finds ([link removed])
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Most Americans Say Government Must Do More to Fight Climate Change ([link removed])
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#BlackLivesMatter hashtag averages 3.7 million times per day following George Floyd's death ([link removed])
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US public opinion supports action on climate change — and has for years ([link removed])
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The share of Americans who say climate change ([link removed]) is currently affecting their local community either a great deal or some.
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