5.1. Fewer than half of Americans think the American people can convince the U.S. Congress to pass ambitious legislation to reduce global warming.
Fewer than four in ten Americans (36%) think the American people can “definitely” or “probably” convince the U.S. Congress to pass legislation needed to reduce global warming. A similar number – 37% – say they are not sure.
Only one in four (26%) say it is “definitely” or “probably” not possible.
5.2. Few Americans are optimistic humans will reduce global warming.
Nearly half of Americans (48%) say humans could reduce global warming, but it’s unclear at this point whether we will do what is necessary.
Whereas only 5% say humans can and will successfully reduce global warming, nearly one in four (23%) say we won’t because people are unwilling to change their behavior, and 15% say humans can’t reduce global warming even if it is happening.