What Are Americans Most Afraid Of? Corrupt Government Officials & Global Warming.
Stephanie Pappas | Oct 23, 2018 8:21 am ET
What Are Americans Most Afraid Of? Corrupt Government Officials & Global Warming.
If you're planning a haunted house this Halloween, you might want to set aside a room dedicated to America's real greatest fear. It could look a little bit like the U.S. Capitol.
For the fourth year running, a university survey has found that nothing scares Americans more than corrupt government officials. According to Chapman University, 73.6 percent of Americans report being "afraid" or "very afraid" of government corruption, more than any other fear on the menu.
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Compared to previous years, Americans are increasingly stressed about environmental degradation. Five of the top-10 fears on the list have to do with the environment, from the pollution of oceans, rivers and lakes (fear No. 2) to global warming and climate change (fear No. 9).
https://amp.livescience.com/63896-top-american-fears-2018.html