U.S. public views on climate and energy

A majority of U.S. adults say they are taking at least one specific action in their lives to protect the environment. Democrats mostly agree the federal government should do more to reduce the effects of climate change, but Republicans differ by ideology, age and gender.

• Most Americans say climate change impacts their community, but effects vary by region
• Millennial and Gen Z Republicans stand out from their elders on climate and energy issues

About one-in-five Americans use a smart watch or fitness tracker

As 2020 begins – and health-related New Year’s resolutions take effect – roughly one-in-five U.S. adults (21%) say they regularly wear a smart watch or wearable fitness tracker. As is true with many other forms of digital technology, use of these devices varies substantially by socioeconomic factors.

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Americans say they’re changing behaviors to help the environment – but is it making a difference?

Most Americans say they’re changing at least one everyday behavior to help protect the environment. But whether or not these actions are enough to move the needle for the nation as a whole depends on the environmentally friendly action in question.

• More U.S. homeowners say they are considering home solar panels

Mobile divides in emerging economies

As ownership of mobile phones, especially smartphones, spreads rapidly across the globe, there are still notable numbers of people in emerging economies who don't have access to mobile phones. And even phone owners struggle with connectivity, costs and security issues.

More Americans now see ‘very high’ preventive health benefits from measles vaccine

10 tech-related trends that shaped the decade

The longer and more often people use Facebook, the more ad preferences the site lists about them

10 facts about Americans and YouTube