Majorities want scientists to play major rilole in policymaking on climate, GM foods % ofus adults who say each of these groups should have a major role in policymaking decisions
Despite public skepticism about scientists working in both areas, most Americans think scientists should have a major role in policy decisions. About two-thirds (67%) of Americans say climate scientists should have a major role in decision making about climate matters. Six-in-ten Americans (60%) think scientists should have a major role in policy decisions related to GM foods. Scientists are not the only group Americans support at the policymaking table: At least half of U.S. adults think the general public should have a major role in policy decisions on climate change (56%) and GM foods (57%).
Majorities want scientists to play major rilole in policymaking on climate, GM foods  | % ofus adults who say each of these groups should have a major role in policymaking decisions  | Regarding climate change  | Regarding genetically modified foods  | Clima te scie nnists  | 67  | Scientists  | 60  | The general public  | 56  | Small-farm owners  | 60  | The general public  | Energy ind justry leaders  | 53  | 57  | Lead ers from other na tions  | Food ind ustry lea ders  | 45  | Elected officials  | Elected officials  | 44  | 24  | Note Respondents who gave otherresponses orwho did notgive an answerare notshown.  | Source Respondents Survey ofl. S. adults conducted May 10-June 6, 2016.  | PEW RESEARCH CENTER 