The Views of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders on Climate Change

The survey conducted by AAPI Data and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research highlighted that 84% of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander adults acknowledge the existence of climate change, a higher percentage compared to the general U.S. adult population. Furthermore, three-quarters of AAPI adults attribute climate change predominantly to human activity, contrasting with a lower percentage in the general U.S. adult population who hold the same belief.

The study emphasized the challenge in capturing the views of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders due to small sample sizes and lack of linguistic representation in other surveys. Despite this, the data points towards a strong concern within this demographic regarding climate change and its implications. Scientists have repeatedly warned that greenhouse gas emissions from the burning of fossil fuels are leading to a rise in global temperatures, disrupting weather patterns, and endangering wildlife species.

The survey also shed light on how partisanship influences the perception of climate change among AAPI individuals. While the majority of AAPI Democrats acknowledge the climate crisis, a lower percentage of AAPI Republicans share the same view, albeit still outnumbering Republicans in the general population. This diversity in beliefs within the AAPI demographic suggests a nuanced perspective on climate change that transcends political affiliations.