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The 'Alarmed' segment hears about global warming on social media most frequently (43% at least once a month), while the 'Disengaged' hear about it least (8%). The authors suggest that climate communicators should prioritize video content and strategically select platforms to reach different segments, noting that algorithms likely reinforce existing beliefs by tailoring climate information to user habits.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000099#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The vast majority of Americans use social media regularly, with 94% visiting at least one platform weekly. The most frequently used platforms across the entire population are YouTube (72%), Facebook (64%), and Instagram (46%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000099#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram are the most used platforms across all six segments of the 'Six Americas' framework, usage patterns differ for other platforms including Bluesky, LinkedIn, Reddit, Snapchat, TikTok, Truth Social, and YouTube. There are no significant differences between segments regarding the weekly use of Facebook, Nextdoor, Pinterest, Threads, WhatsApp, or X/Twitter.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000099#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Frequency of hearing about global warming on social media varies significantly by climate-opinion segment. Overall, 23% of Americans hear about it at least once a month. The 'Alarmed' segment reports the highest frequency at 43%, followed by the Dismissive (23%), Concerned (20%), Doubtful (16%), Cautious (11%), and Disengaged (8%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000099#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Social media algorithms likely create information silos where the 'Alarmed' see more climate-action supportive content and the 'Dismissive' see more climate-skeptical information. Because of this and the prevalence of misinformation, the report emphasizes the need for accurate climate information to reach the public.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000099#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change communication","climate change disinformation"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000052","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000052","title":"What do Global Warming\u0010s Six Americas think about data centers?","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"en","date_published":"2026-08-25","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/what-do-global-warmings-six-americas-think-about-data-centers/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A Spring 2026 survey of 1,060 U.S. adults reveals that a majority of Americans (56%) oppose building data centers in their local areas and 59% believe such developments would increase their electricity bills. There is broad support (73%) for requiring data center developers to offset electricity use by installing rooftop solar or providing weatherization and insulation for local homes. While views vary across the 'Six Americas' segments, opposition to local data centers and support for electricity offsets are common across most groups, including those typically dismissive of global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000052#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of Americans (56%) oppose the construction of data centers in their local communities, with only 15% expressing support. This opposition is most pronounced among the 'Alarmed' (71%) and lowest among the 'Disengaged' (32%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000052#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Most Americans (59%) expect that the opening of a local data center would increase their electricity bills, while only 5% believe bills would decrease. The 'Alarmed' segment is most likely to expect increases (65%), whereas the 'Disengaged' are most likely to be unsure (42%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000052#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong general support (73%) for a policy requiring new data centers to offset electricity use by installing rooftop solar or helping to weatherize and insulate nearby homes. This proposal is supported by majorities in all 'Six Americas' segments except the 'Dismissive', where 47% support and 52% oppose it.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000052#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["data center","rooftop photovoltaic system","energy efficiency","electric energy consumption"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000023","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000023","title":"Six Americas and Data Centers","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"en","date_published":"2026-08-25","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/six-americas-and-data-centers/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A Spring 2026 survey of 1,060 U.S. adults reveals that a majority of Americans (56%) oppose building data centers in their local areas and 59% expect such developments to increase their electricity bills. There is strong broad support (73%) for requiring data center developers to offset electricity use by installing rooftop solar or weatherizing local homes. While views on global warming vary across the 'Six Americas' segments, opposition to local data centers and support for energy efficiency offsets are relatively consistent across most groups, with the 'Alarmed' showing the highest opposition and the 'Dismissive' the lowest support for offsets.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000023#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of Americans oppose the construction of data centers in their local communities, though the level of opposition varies by their views on global warming, ranging from 71% among the Alarmed to 32% among the Disengaged.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000023#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Most Americans believe that the opening of a local data center would lead to an increase in their electricity bills, with 59% expecting an increase and only 5% expecting a decrease.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000023#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is significant public support (73%) for a policy requiring new data centers to offset their electricity consumption by providing rooftop solar installations or weatherization and insulation for nearby homes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000023#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The 'Disengaged' segment of the population is the most likely to be undecided or uninformed about data center impacts, with 59% neither supporting nor opposing local construction and 42% not knowing the effect on electricity bills.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000023#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["data center","electric energy consumption","rooftop photovoltaic system","energy efficiency"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000082","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000082","title":"Americans with disabilities are more likely than those without disabilities to say global warming is harming their health","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"en","date_published":"2026-07-24","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/americans-with-disabilities-are-more-likely-than-those-without-disabilities-to-say-global-warming-is-harming-their-health/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that 23% of Americans with disabilities believe global warming is harming their health, a higher proportion than the 14% of Americans without disabilities who feel the same. 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This priority is highest among liberal Democrats (65%) and moderate/conservative Democrats (56%), while it is lowest among conservative Republicans (4%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000055#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Demographic groups most likely to prioritize global warming in the 2026 Congressional elections include Black (non-Hispanic/Latino) voters at 53%, urban voters at 49%, voters with annual household incomes below $50,000 at 41%, female voters at 40%, and Hispanic/Latino voters at 39%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000055#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of registered voters (59%) prefer candidates who support action on global warming. 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This belief is strongest among liberal Democrats (88%) and moderate/conservative Democrats (77%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000055#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","renewable energy","fossil fuel","climate policy"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000132","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000132","title":"YPCCC Resources on 2026 Primary Elections","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"fact sheet","language":"en","date_published":"2026-04-02","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/ypccc-resources-on-2026-primary-elections/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The document outlines the role of global warming as a voting priority for U.S. registered voters ahead of the 2026 elections. 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This includes 95% of liberal Democrats, 82% of moderate/conservative Democrats, 42% of liberal/moderate Republicans, and 21% of conservative Republicans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000132#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite the EPA overturning the \"endangerment finding\" in February 2026, 74% of registered voters support the regulation of carbon dioxide as a pollutant, with support reaching 94% among liberal Democrats and 45% among conservative Republicans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000132#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Registered voters generally oppose eliminating climate-related programs: 79% oppose eliminating FEMA, 77% oppose stopping federal research on global warming, 77% oppose stopping the public provision of global warming information, and 65% oppose banning new offshore wind farms.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000132#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is broad state-level support for federal action on climate change, with majorities of adults in 47 states believing Congress should do more to address global warming and majorities in 48 states prioritizing clean energy development for the president and Congress.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000132#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Climate change is linked to economic concerns, with 65% of registered voters believing global warming affects the cost of living, a concern shared by 88% of liberal Democrats and 42% of conservative Republicans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000132#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","renewable energy","fossil fuel","clean energy","climate policy"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000212","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000212","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2026-03","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2026/09/climate-change-american-mind-politics-policy-spring-2026b.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A survey of 930 registered U.S. voters reveals broad support for clean energy research and policies, such as soil restoration (88%) and carbon dioxide regulation (77%). 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The most cited impacted costs are home utility bills (66%) and groceries (61%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000212#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 68% of voters believe the U.S. should use more renewable energy and 56% believe it should use fewer fossil fuels, there is a divide on the economic impact of the transition: 58% think it will make electricity less expensive or have no impact, while 41% believe it will make electricity more expensive.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000212#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of registered voters (58%) oppose the construction of data centers in their local area, with 60% believing such facilities would increase their electricity bills. However, 74% support requiring these centers to offset electricity use by installing rooftop solar and weatherizing local homes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000212#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public trust in information sources about global warming is highest for climate scientists (71%), family and friends (69%), and primary care doctors (65%), while trust is lowest for AI chatbots (24%) and social media posts (18%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000212#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Voters identify various entities that should do more to address global warming, with the highest percentages for corporations and industry (66%), the U.S. Congress (61%), and President Trump (61%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000212#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Regarding gasoline prices, 78% of registered voters are worried about current prices, and 42% attribute recent increases to President Trump and his administration.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000212#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["renewable energy","fossil fuel","electric vehicle","energy transition","climate finance","data center","energy infrastructure","climate policy","climate change communication","environmental justice"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000020","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000020","title":"Global Warming’s Six Americas, Fall 2025","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2026-02-19","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/global-warmings-six-americas-fall-2025/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report identifies six audience segments in the U.S. public based on their views of global warming: Alarmed, Concerned, Cautious, Disengaged, Doubtful, and Dismissive. As of Fall 2025, 25% of Americans are 'Alarmed', and 52% are either 'Alarmed' or 'Concerned'. Over the decade from 2015 to 2025, the 'Alarmed' segment grew by 14 percentage points, while the 'Cautious' segment decreased by 7 percentage points. The report suggests tailored communication strategies: 'Alarmed' and 'Concerned' audiences prefer information on solutions, while 'Cautious' and 'Doubtful' audiences seek evidence and causes of climate change.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000020#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"As of Fall 2025, 25% of Americans are categorized as 'Alarmed', and 52% of the population falls into either the 'Alarmed' or 'Concerned' segments. The 'Alarmed' group outnumbers the 'Dismissive' group (11%) by a ratio of more than 2 to 1, and Americans are more than twice as likely to be 'Alarmed' or 'Concerned' than 'Doubtful' or 'Dismissive' (24%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000020#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Between 2015 and 2025, the 'Alarmed' audience saw the largest growth, increasing from 11% to 25%. During the same period, the 'Cautious' audience experienced the largest decrease, falling from 24% to 17%. The combined 'Alarmed' and 'Concerned' group grew from 42% in 2015 to 52% in 2025, while the 'Disengaged', 'Doubtful', and 'Dismissive' groups remained relatively stable.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000020#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Information preferences and news consumption vary by segment: 'Alarmed' and 'Concerned' individuals are most interested in climate solutions and involvement, while 'Cautious' and 'Doubtful' individuals prefer information on causes, evidence, and scientific consensus. Regarding news sources, the 'Alarmed' prioritize news websites or apps, whereas the 'Concerned', 'Doubtful', and 'Dismissive' prioritize social media.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000020#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The top worries of the 'Alarmed' segment include global warming, the state of U.S. democracy, and disruption of federal government services. 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As of Fall 2025, 25% of Americans are Alarmed, and 52% are either Alarmed or Concerned. Over the last decade, the Alarmed segment grew by 14 percentage points, while the Cautious segment decreased by 7 percentage points. The report also details how these groups differ in their information needs, news consumption, and primary worries.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000148#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"As of Fall 2025, 25% of Americans are categorized as 'Alarmed', and 52% of the population falls into either the 'Alarmed' or 'Concerned' segments. The Alarmed group outnumbers the 'Dismissive' group (11%) by a ratio of more than 2 to 1, and Americans are more than twice as likely to be Alarmed or Concerned than they are 'Doubtful' or 'Dismissive' (24%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000148#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Between 2015 and 2025, the 'Alarmed' audience grew by 14 percentage points, increasing from 11% to 25%. During the same period, the 'Cautious' audience saw the largest decrease, falling from 24% in 2015 to 17% in 2025. The combined percentage of Alarmed and Concerned individuals rose from 42% to 52% over the decade, while the Disengaged, Doubtful, and Dismissive groups remained relatively stable.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000148#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Different audience segments have distinct information preferences and news sources. Alarmed and Concerned individuals are most interested in climate change solutions and calls for involvement, while Cautious and Doubtful individuals prefer information on the causes and evidence of climate change and scientific consensus. In Spring 2025, the Alarmed identified news websites or apps as their primary news source, whereas the Concerned, Doubtful, and Dismissive identified social media as most important.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000148#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The top worries of the Alarmed segment in Spring 2025 were global warming, the state of democracy in the U.S., and the disruption of federal government services. In contrast, the top worries for the Concerned segment were government corruption, the cost of living, and the economy.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000148#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change communication","climate change"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"cliout-000051","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/cliout-000051","title":"Culture & Entertainment","publisher":{"name":"Climate Outreach","organization":"climate-outreach"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2026-01-29","source_url":"https://climateoutreach.org/btc/2025/report/culture-entertainment/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that while British audiences generally support more climate-related content in culture, they demand it be 'done well,' avoiding preachy tones and focusing on systemic solutions rather than individual onus. Preferences vary by demographic segment, with some favoring subtle integration and others preferring hard-hitting real-life examples. Audiences respond most positively to fictional characters and real-life messengers who demonstrate authenticity, passion, and a focus on tangible actions, such as solar panel installation or concern for future generations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000051#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Most people rarely notice climate-related content in culture outside of news and weather, but when they do, it is primarily on TV and in films. Frequently cited examples include Clarkson’s Farm, wildlife documentaries, and dystopian films such as Don’t Look Up and The Day After Tomorrow.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000051#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a general appetite for more climate content in culture, provided it is 'done well' and aligns with audience tastes. However, Traditional Conservatives and Dissenting Disruptors are the most resistant to climate content in entertainment shows, fearing 'heavy and preachy' messaging in spaces intended for relaxation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000051#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Audiences strongly prefer seeing constructive, systemic solutions and the role of government and big business over messages that place the onus on individuals or focus solely on 'pure doom'.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000051#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Preferences for how climate themes are presented vary by segment: Established Liberals, Incrementalist Left, and Progressive Activists prefer subtle integration, whereas Dissenting Disruptors, Rooted Patriots, and Sceptical Scrollers prefer hard-hitting, real-life examples.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000051#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Fictional characters who express concern for future generations or take positive actions are viewed more favorably. Specifically, 53% of survey respondents feel more positive toward characters concerned about the future for their children/grandchildren, and 47% feel more favorable toward characters who install solar panels.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000051#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Trusted climate messengers are characterized as knowledgeable, authentic, and personally impacted (e.g., farmers or health professionals). Examples of highly regarded messengers include David Attenborough, Jeremy Clarkson, and Feargal Sharkey.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000051#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Audiences believe cultural organizations (museums, galleries, theaters) should discuss sustainability even if the organizations have not yet achieved their own sustainability goals, provided they are transparent about their challenges and progress.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000051#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change communication","climate change mitigation","solar energy"],"geography_discussed":["Leeds","Moray","Somerset","Essex","Bridgewater","High Wycombe","Loughborough","Plymouth","Wetherby"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","focus group analysis"]},{"id":"commgmu-000103","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000103","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Beliefs & Attitudes, Fall 2025","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2026-01-27","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/climate-change-in-the-american-mind-beliefs-attitudes-fall-2025/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that a majority of Americans believe global warming is happening and is primarily human-caused, though many underestimate the level of public concern. 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Worry is most pronounced among younger and middle-aged adults, women, and urban residents, with a notable trend of higher concern for air pollution among those with higher education levels.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000054#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Public concern for both severe heat waves and air pollution is highest among younger and middle-aged adults compared to those aged 60 and older. Specifically, 54% of adults aged 18-29 and 58% of those aged 30-44 and 45-59 are 'very worried' about heat waves, while 48% of those 60 and older share this concern. A similar trend exists for air pollution, where 54-55% of adults under 60 are very worried, compared to 48% of those 60 and older.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000054#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a gender gap in concern regarding heat waves, with 59% of women reporting they are 'very worried' compared to 53% of men. Concern for air pollution is nearly identical between genders, with 54% of women and 53% of men expressing high worry.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000054#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While worry about heat waves is consistent across urban (56%), semi-urban (52%), and rural (56%) populations, urban residents are more likely to be very worried about air pollution (59%) than those in semi-urban or rural areas (52%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000054#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Concern for severe heat waves is high across all education levels, ranging from 55% for those with no or primary schooling to 58% for those with a bachelor's degree or higher. Concern for air pollution increases with education, rising from 50% among those with no or primary education to 60% among those with a bachelor's degree or higher.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000054#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"India's environmental challenges include extreme heat and severe air pollution, which often exacerbate one another due to stagnant weather conditions. In 2024, India had its longest heatwave since 2010, with over 44,000 reported cases of heatstroke, and 13 of the world's 20 most polluted cities are located in India.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000054#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["extreme heat","heat wave","air pollution","early warning system","public health"],"geography_discussed":["Delhi"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"Climopin-000008","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/Climopin-000008","title":"When climate hits home","publisher":{"name":"Climate Opinion Research Exchange","organization":"climate-opinion-research-exchange"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2026","source_url":"https://climateopinion.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/VibeFund-Report-2026_Fin.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds widespread concern about climate impacts across the political spectrum, with a strong public demand for government-led adaptation efforts. Respondents primarily link climate change to economic risks, such as the cost of living and job security, and view adaptation as a necessary complement to, rather than a replacement for, emissions reductions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"Climopin-000008#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Public concern regarding climate change is high and consistent across different political views and countries. 76 percent of respondents are concerned, with 35 percent being \"very concerned\", and climate denial is rare at only 3 percent overall.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"Climopin-000008#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Climate change is perceived as a significant economic threat. 72 percent of respondents expect it to increase prices in their country over the next five years, and 45 percent believe it will disrupt their ability to earn a living.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"Climopin-000008#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a strong public expectation for government leadership in adaptation, though current efforts are viewed as insufficient. While 66 percent want governments to do more, 56 percent believe their government lacks a clear plan to adapt.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"Climopin-000008#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The public views adaptation and mitigation as complementary strategies. 65 percent of respondents prefer a combination of both, and 53 percent believe that taking action on adaptation will actually make efforts to reduce carbon emissions more ambitious.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"Climopin-000008#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change adaptation","climate change mitigation","climate finance","extreme weather event","greenhouse gas emissions"],"geography_discussed":["Argentina","Australia","Brazil","People's Republic of China","France","Germany","India","Indonesia","Italy","Kenya","Mexico","Poland","Saudi Arabia","South Africa","Spain","Turkey","United Kingdom","United States"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000193","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000193","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Beliefs & Attitudes","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2026","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2026/09/climate-change-american-mind-beliefs-attitudes-spring-2026b.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A survey of 1,068 American adults in Spring 2026 reveals that 68% believe global warming is happening, with 59% attributing it primarily to human activity. 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When including those who 'lean' toward a yes answer, the total reaches 78%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000193#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Most Americans attribute global warming to human activity rather than natural causes, with 59% stating it is mostly human-caused compared to 27% who believe it is caused by natural changes in the environment.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000193#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a general understanding of scientific consensus, as 54% of Americans recognize that most scientists believe global warming is happening, while 25% erroneously believe there is significant disagreement among scientists.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000193#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Perceptions of immediate harm are prevalent, with 47% of Americans believing people in the U.S. are being harmed by global warming \"right now\" and 46% reporting they have personally experienced its effects.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000193#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans perceive the highest risks of global warming for plant and animal species (68%), future generations (68%), the world's poor (64%), and people in developing countries (62%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000193#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Worry about global warming is widespread, with 66% of Americans reporting they are at least \"somewhat worried,\" including 29% who are \"very worried.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000193#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of Americans (59%) believe global warming is affecting weather in the U.S. Local concerns include water pollution (79%), mosquito and tick-borne diseases (79%), power outages (78%), air pollution (77%), and extreme heat (77%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000193#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Social engagement with the topic is low; 69% of Americans rarely or never discuss global warming with family and friends, and only 17% hear people they know talk about it at least once a month.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000193#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans conceptualize global warming as a multifaceted issue, most commonly identifying it as an environmental (76%), scientific (69%), agricultural (65%), or severe weather (64%) issue.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000193#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a divide regarding the role of technology in solving the crisis, with 52% disagreeing that new technologies can solve global warming without individuals making significant life changes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000193#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Consumer activism is practiced by a minority, with 29% of Americans rewarding companies that take steps to reduce global warming and 26% punishing those that oppose such steps through their purchasing decisions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000193#insight-11","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","extreme weather event","climate migration","climate change communication","climate justice","environmental health"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000022","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000022","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Politics & Policy, Fall 2025","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2025-12-17","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/climate-change-in-the-american-mind-politics-and-policy-fall-2025/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that while a majority of registered U.S. voters support clean energy transitions and the Paris Climate Agreement, global warming remains a low priority for most when deciding on congressional candidates. There is strong bipartisan support for protecting workers from extreme heat and opposing the elimination of federal climate research and FEMA, though significant political polarization persists regarding fossil fuel use and the priority level of climate action.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000022#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Global warming is a low priority for registered voters in the 2026 congressional elections; only 1% identify it as their most important voting issue, ranking it 17th out of 25 issues. However, 35% say it will be a \"very important\" issue in their decision, with a stark partisan divide: 61% of Democrats versus 8% of Republicans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000022#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is broad, cross-partisan support for specific climate and energy policies: 87% support federal funding for soil carbon sequestration, 77% support renewable energy research, and 74% support regulating carbon dioxide as a pollutant. Additionally, 66% of registered voters support transitioning the U.S. economy to 100% clean energy by 2050.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000022#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A large majority of registered voters oppose the removal of federal climate-related resources and agencies, with 79% opposing the elimination of FEMA and 77% opposing orders for federal agencies to stop providing global warming information to the public or conducting research on the topic.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000022#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Foreign Pollution Fee Act, a proposal by Republican senators to tax imports based on carbon emissions, has very low name recognition (2%) but high support (78%) among registered voters after they read a description of the bill.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000022#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Voters show strong support for international climate cooperation and worker safety: 77% support U.S. participation in the Paris Climate Agreement, and 92% support requiring companies to protect workers from dangerous levels of heat.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000022#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 33% of registered voters are willing to join a campaign to urge elected officials to take climate action, actual recent participation is low; only 10% have contacted government officials in the past year to urge action on global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000022#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public opinion on the economic impact of clean energy is split: 49% of registered voters believe clean energy policies will improve economic growth and jobs, while 27% believe they will reduce growth and cost jobs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000022#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["renewable energy","fossil fuel","carbon dioxide emissions","Paris Agreement","sustainable energy","nuclear power","climate finance","climate policy","environmental justice","extreme heat","carbon sequestration","climate education"],"geography_discussed":["People's Republic of China"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"Climopin-000004","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/Climopin-000004","title":"Raport milczącej większości","publisher":{"name":"Climate Opinion Research Exchange","organization":"climate-opinion-research-exchange"},"document_type":"report","language":"pl","date_published":"2025-11","source_url":"https://climateopinion.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/raport-milczacej-wielkosci-v3.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that 73% of Poles are worried about climate change and 74% believe it will negatively impact future generations. Despite this, there is a growing 'I don't know' group (plemię nie wiem) regarding government action, which the authors attribute to a lack of political advocacy and the polarization of topics like wind energy. While some negative sentiment spiked following protests against the EU Green Deal, overall support for climate policy remains high, and no significant public opposition to environmental action was found across multiple surveys.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"Climopin-000004#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A significant majority of the Polish population is concerned about climate change, with 73% of respondents reporting they are worried. 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While the percentage of people wanting the government to do 'more' or 'significantly more' dropped from 62% in October 2024 to 43% in July 2025, the percentage of those wanting 'less' has remained stable at 15%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"Climopin-000004#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public perception of the economic impact of climate action has shifted, likely due to criticism of the EU Green Deal. The 'I don't know' group grew by 10 percentage points at the expense of positive opinions, though 50% of Poles still believe the impact on the labor market and economic growth will be neutral or positive.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"Climopin-000004#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Political polarization is hindering the implementation of climate goals; for example, wind energy is generally supported by the majority of society but has become a victim of political rivalry.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"Climopin-000004#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Analysis of various public surveys indicates a consistent lack of evidence for widespread public opposition to climate actions in Poland.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"Climopin-000004#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","energy transition","decarbonization","wind energy","climate finance","environmental policy"],"geography_discussed":["France","Germany","Italy","United Kingdom","Brazil","Canada","Japan","Norway","South Africa","Spain","Thailand"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","tracking study"]},{"id":"commyale-000131","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000131","title":"Top News Sources","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"briefing","language":"en","date_published":"2025-10-09","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/top-news-sources/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"Between March 2021 and May 2025, Americans increasingly shifted their primary news consumption from traditional TV to online sources, particularly social media. This trend is most pronounced among the 'Concerned' and 'Alarmed' segments of the public, raising concerns about the spread of climate misinformation on platforms with less regulatory oversight.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000131#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"As of May 2025, social media is the most important news source for Americans, cited by 19% of respondents, representing a 7 percentage point increase since March 2021. Conversely, local TV news saw a 4 point decrease, with 18% of Americans identifying it as their most important source in 2025.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000131#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The 'Concerned' segment experienced the most significant shift in news consumption; the proportion identifying social media as their top source rose from 11% in 2021 to 21% in 2025, while those prioritizing local TV news dropped from 26% to 16% over the same period.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000131#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The shift toward social media is particularly challenging for climate communication because online misinformation is evolving from denying climate change exists to claiming that climate solutions are ineffective, targeting the 'Alarmed' and 'Concerned' groups who are most interested in these topics.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000131#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Social media platforms are identified as more vulnerable to misinformation than traditional media due to a lack of regulatory and legal accountability, a problem exacerbated by the emergence of generative AI.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000131#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change communication","climate change disinformation"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","audience segmentation"]}]}