85% of Americans in a CBS poll support climate change action, with younger and affected individuals urging immediate steps.

85% of Americans in a CBS News poll support the US taking steps to reduce climate change, with younger Americans and those experiencing extreme weather more likely to urge immediate action. Majority of Americans believe addressing climate change is crucial within the next few years. Partisanship still plays a role in views on climate change, but age and personal experience of extreme weather also factor in.