Statewide Survey:
Californians and the Environment

Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Alyssa Dykman, Rachel Lawler

Key findings

• Most Californians support policies to address climate change, including laws to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Two-thirds say air pollution is a serious threat, with Latinos and African Americans most likely to say it is a health concern.
• Majorities oppose offshore drilling and favor protecting marine sanctuaries.
• In light of COVID-19, 74% support always wearing masks in public.

This research was supported with funding from the Dirk and Charlene Kabcenell Foundation and the David and Lucile Packard Foundation.

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About the survey

The PPIC Statewide Survey delivers objective, advocacy-free information on the perceptions, opinions, and public policy preferences of California residents. PPIC’s survey team invites input, comments, and suggestions from policy and public opinion experts and from its own advisory committee, but survey methods, questions, and content are determined solely by the survey team. PPIC relies on a rigorous survey methodology and is a charter member of the American Association for Public Opinion Research Transparency Initiative. The PPIC Statewide Survey is conducted regularly throughout the year in the key areas of government, the environment, K–12 education, and higher education.