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· December 15, 2025

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This dot plot shows the percentage of registered voters, broken down by political party and ideology, who think global warming is affecting the cost of living in the U.S. "a lot," "some," or "a little." About two-thirds of registered voters think global warming is affecting the cost of living in the United States. Data: Climate Change in the American Mind, Politics & Policy, Fall 2025. Refer to the data tables in Appendix 1 of the report for all percentages.