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· May 30, 2025

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These maps show the percentage of Britons who think climate change should be a high priority for the government in the UK and the percentage of Americans who think that global warming should be a high priority for the President and Congress in the US. Compared with Americans, UK residents are less polarized in their climate views and overall, more think that climate change should be a priority for the government (67% in the UK compared to 53% in the US). Data: Yale UK Climate Opinion Maps, 2024 and Yale US Climate Opinion Maps, 2024. Refer to the tool and the Methods tab on the website for more information.