Trends in Public Opinion on Environmental Policy

In recent years, public opinion in the United States regarding environmental issues has shown noticeable trends. In a survey conducted in 2022, 65% of respondents believed the government should be responsible for addressing climate change, an increase from 55% in 2018. Additionally, a separate survey indicated that 70% of respondents supported stricter regulations on polluting industries, which rose from 60% in 2016.

Based on these trends, analyze the changes in public opinion regarding government responsibility and regulation of environmental issues over the past six years. In your response, be sure to identify the specific percentages mentioned, indicate whether the trends are increasing or decreasing, and discuss what these trends suggest about the overall attitude toward environmental policy in the United States.