After summer's extreme weather, more Americans see climate change as a culprit, AP-NORC poll shows

AP-NORC poll: More Americans feeling climate change’s impact

The AP-NORC poll found significant differences between Democrats and Republicans. Among those who have experienced extreme weather, Democrats (93%) are more certain that climate change was a cause, compared to just half of Republicans (48%).

After summer’s extreme weather, more Americans see climate change as a culprit, poll suggests

They may still be reluctant to describe it as man-made, but its existence for whatever reason has garnered a little more credibility.

Poll: More see climate change reason for extreme weather

Tammy Webber and Linley SandersAssociated PressKathleen Maxwell has lived in Phoenix for more than 20 years, but this summer was the first time she felt fear, as daily high temperatures soared to 110 degrees or hotter and kept it up for a record-shattering 31 consecutive days."It's always been really hot here, but nothing like this past summer," said Maxwell, 50, who last week opened her windows for the first time since March and walked her dog …

After summer's extreme weather, more Americans see climate change as a culprit, AP-NORC poll shows

New polling from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found about 9 in 10 Americans say they have experienced at least one extreme weather event in the past five years compared to 79% who said that just a few months ago in April.

After summer's extreme weather, more Americans see climate change as a culprit, AP-NORC poll shows

New polling from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found about 9 in 10 Americans say they have experienced at least one extreme weather event in the past five years compared to 79% who said that just a few months ago in April.

After summer's extreme weather, more Americans see climate change as a culprit, AP-NORC poll shows

New polling from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found about 9 in 10 Americans say they have experienced at least one extreme weather event in the past five years compared to 79% who said that just a few months ago in April.