A new Gallup survey has found that American satisfaction with environmental quality has reached a record low, with only 35 percent of respondents rating their country's environmental conditions positively.

The polling, released Tuesday just over a week before Earth Day, represents the lowest level of environmental satisfaction since Gallup began tracking this measure. The survey found that 43 percent of respondents rated the environment as fair, while 20 percent rated it as poor.

The results reflect a continuing decline in how Americans view environmental conditions in the United States. Gallup has conducted this annual environment poll for multiple years, providing a consistent measure of public sentiment on environmental quality.

The timing of the poll's release, coming shortly before the April 22 Earth Day observance, highlights the disconnect between environmental awareness campaigns and public perception of actual environmental conditions. Earth Day traditionally serves as a focal point for environmental advocacy and public education efforts.

The survey results suggest that despite ongoing environmental initiatives and awareness campaigns, a significant majority of Americans—65 percent—do not view their country's environmental quality in positive terms. This represents a notable shift in public opinion that could have implications for environmental policy discussions and political priorities moving forward.