A new poll shows more Americans (47%) trust President Obama on climate issues than those who trust GOP contender George Romney (21%). Some 66% percent believe global warming is happening. A previous poll showed 72% think climate change should be a priority for both the president and Congress. The poll, conducted by Yale and George Mason University researchers, had a 3% margin of error.

Jean Chemnick reports for Greenwire (subscription only) May 15, 2012. [2]

SEE ALSO:

"Climate Change in the American Mind: Americans’ Global Warming Beliefs and Attitudes in March 2012" (Yale/George Mason)
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"New Poll: Most Americans Want Climate Action!" (Mother Jones) [4]

"The Climate Isn’t the Only Thing That’s Changing" (Green Desert/Palm Springs Desert Sun) [5]

"Gauging Public Opinion on Climate Change Policy" (NPR) [6]

"Public Support for Climate & Energy Policies in March 2012" (Yale/George Mason) [7]