US public still favours action on climate change despite Trump’s fossil fuel drive
Despite a shift in political rhetoric and reduced media coverage, polling indicates that a majority of Americans remain concerned about climate change and support government action. Experts suggest that the climate crisis remains a priority for the public even as it loses prominence in the current news cycle.
Why it matters
This highlights a disconnect between public sentiment and media/political discourse, which can influence future policy priorities and electoral outcomes.
Smoke billows over Sorrento Valley as firefighters battle the fast-moving Sorrento fire near a highway interchange in San Diego, California, on 8 June 2026. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Smoke billows over Sorrento Valley as firefighters battle the fast-moving Sorrento fire near a highway interchange in San Diego, California, on 8 June 2026. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images Climate crisis US public still favours action on climate change despite Trump’s fossil fuel drive Two-thirds of Americans say they are worried about climate but level of media coverage does not reflect this
The framing emphasizes the 'frontal assault' by Donald Trump and critiques the media for shrinking coverage of a crisis, reflecting a progressive perspective on climate urgency.
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