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Australians have more negative view of Israel than of China – Essential poll
18 days ago
- A Guardian Essential poll shows Australians have a more negative view of Israel (19% favorable) than China (24% favorable), with women and middle-aged people being the least favorable.
- Favorable ratings for countries: UK highest at 53%, followed by European nations (47%) and Ukraine (41%); the U.S. at 29%, while Iran (11%), Russia (13%), and Syria (15%) are the lowest.
- Negative attitudes are highest for Iran and Russia (both 57%), followed by Israel (46%), Syria (44%), and Palestine (41%), despite Israel being a longstanding Australian ally.
- Perceptions of Donald Trump have declined since his re-election, with only 28% of Australians viewing him favorably, down from 36% in June 2024, and he is more popular among men and younger age groups.
- Demographic breakdown shows only 14% of women and 18% of those aged 35-54 have positive views of Israel, while 23% of women view the U.S. positively, with highest favorability among younger adults (35%).
Majority of Americans Support Banning Social Media for Kids Under 16
15 days ago
- 56% of U.S. adults support banning social media for those under 16, with 21% opposed and 23% unsure.
- Support for a ban is widespread across demographic and partisan groups, being highest among adults aged 30-49 and parents of children under 18.
- Beyond a total ban, large majorities support parental consent (85%), age verification (78%), and time limits (78%) for minors on social media, with increased support since 2023.
- Support for these policies is lower among adults under 30 but remains high across all other age groups, parents, and political affiliations.
- Countries like Australia, Canada, the UK, and California lawmakers are considering or have set a minimum age of 16 for social media use.
Majority of US voters link extreme weather to climate crisis
21 hours ago
- A majority of Americans believe extreme weather events have become more frequent over the past five years, with 61% of likely voters holding this view.
- 67% of respondents link climate change to worsening heatwaves, the highest among extreme weather events, including 48% of Republicans.
- 88% of survey participants support state policies requiring employers to provide heat protections like water, shade, breaks, and air conditioning.
- The findings suggest that extreme heat could serve as a bipartisan entry point for conversations about the climate crisis.
- Many Americans still misunderstand the causes of climate change, with 27% attributing it to natural cycles rather than human activity.
- Workers in outdoor and some indoor jobs are highly vulnerable to heat-related illnesses, highlighting the need for protective measures.
- Public support for federal heat standards is strong, despite political stalling, indicating climate action is not a partisan issue.

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Australians have more negative view of Israel than of China – Essential poll

Majority of Americans Support Banning Social Media for Kids Under 16

Majority of US voters link extreme weather to climate crisis