Californians have long seen a need for immediate action to counter the effects of climate change, but the partisan divide has widened over time

% saying it is necessary to take steps right away

Source: PPIC Statewide Surveys, 2003-2023. NOTES: Question text: "Do you think it is necessary to take steps to counter the effects of climate change right away, or do you think it is not necessary to take steps yet?"
*In 2013 and 2003 the question was about global warming and not climate change. Get the data Embed