"According to a new Gallup poll, only 35% of U.S. adults rate the overall quality of the environment as good or excellent, the lowest number recorded since 2001."
"More than half of Americans, 56%, say they worry 'a great deal' about drinking water pollution, while 53% express similar concerns about the country's fresh water supply."
"The poll found that 57% of Americans now think the government is doing too little to protect the environment, up from 50% just a year ago."
"While public concern has been rising, the 119th Congress has been rolling back environmental protections at a record pace, despite the increasing worries among the populace."
A recent Gallup poll reveals that only 35% of U.S. adults rate the environment as good or excellent, the lowest since 2001. Concerns about environmental issues, including drinking water, climate change, and air pollution, are rising. Water pollution remains the top concern, with 56% of Americans worried about it. Additionally, 57% believe the government is doing too little to protect the environment, a significant increase from the previous year. The 119th Congress has been rolling back environmental protections despite public concern.
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