Nearly half reject the idea that cutting carbon emissions would set the U.S. back
Core finding
On the claim that reducing carbon emissions would leave the U.S. trailing other world powers, more Americans push back than accept it. More than four-in-ten (44%) disagree, including 23% who strongly disagree, according to a May 2025 Verasight survey.
About one-in-five (21%) agree, while 35% take neither position.
Topline scale
Nearly half reject the idea that cutting carbon emissions would set the U.S. back.
By reducing carbon emissions, the U.S. risks falling behind other world powers.
n = 1,000 · May 22–28, 2025 · MoE ±3.1%
Methodology
Full methodology →| Mode | Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting |
|---|---|
| Population | US adults age 18+ |
| Field dates | May 22–28, 2025 |
| Base (unweighted) | 1,000 |
| Margin of error | ±3.1% |
| Module | Verasight AAPOR Omnibus Survey #2025-040 |
| Sponsor | Verasight |
| Weight variable | weight |
| Weighting targets | age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status |
Sources
- verasight-aapor-2025.tiiny.co
By reducing carbon emissions, the U.S. risks falling behind other world powers.
Cite this question
Verasight AAPOR Omnibus Survey #2025-040, fielded May 22-28, 2025, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.1%.