The Mountain West region is experiencing significant impacts from extreme weather, including longer wildfire seasons, persistent drought, and rising summer heat records. These conditions threaten water supplies, agriculture, and ecosystems, while also increasing health risks from smoke and heat exposure. The survey indicates widespread frustration with governmental responses to climate challenges, with many Americans feeling that not enough is being done to mitigate the effects of climate change. This sentiment is especially pronounced among Democrats, nearly 70% of whom believe the U.S. and other nations will fail to prevent the worst outcomes of climate change.