Most Americans Are Worried About the Environment. Is Congress?

Earth911
Apr 22, 2026, 7:00 am193 ptsTrendingTop
More Americans than ever think the environment is in bad shape, and they want the government to do something about it. According to a new Gallup poll released last week, only 35% of U.S. adults rate the overall quality of the environment as good or excellent. That’s the lowest number Gallup has recorded since…

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