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The report highlights a gap in awareness, as many respondents do not fully connect meat and dairy production to global warming. It also notes that individuals categorized as 'Alarmed' or 'Concerned' regarding climate change are the most likely to adopt pro-climate dietary behaviors and hold food companies accountable for their environmental impact.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000182#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A vast majority of Americans are open to increasing their intake of plant-based foods, with 94% willing to eat more fruit and vegetables, 55% willing to eat more plant-based meat alternatives, and 54% willing to eat less red meat.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000182#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Health is the primary driver for choosing plant-based foods, cited by 91% of respondents, followed by taste (83%), ease of preparation (77%), and price (75%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000182#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Financial and structural barriers are more pronounced for lower-income Americans (households earning <$50,000), who are more likely to report lacking access to nearby grocery stores (20% vs 9% for higher-income) and fresh produce (14% vs 6% for higher-income).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000182#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a significant perception that plant-based meals are more expensive; 49% of Americans believe a plant-based main course costs more than a meat-based one, while only 14% believe it is less expensive.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000182#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Many Americans lack awareness of the link between livestock and climate change; only 27% believe beef production contributes 'a lot' to global warming, and 23% believe it does not contribute at all.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000182#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite believing that reducing food waste helps the environment, 74% of Americans report throwing out spoiled or unwanted food 'sometimes', 'often', or 'always', and 72% 'rarely' or 'never' compost.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000182#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans categorized as 'Alarmed' regarding global warming are significantly more likely to adopt pro-climate diets, with 77% willing to eat plant-based meat alternatives compared to 39% of other groups.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000182#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The 'Alarmed' group is more likely to use their purchasing power to influence food companies, with 52% having rewarded companies for environmental steps and 42% having punished them by not buying their products.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000182#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["food waste","greenhouse gas emissions","food system","food insecurity"],"geography_discussed":["World"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","demographic analysis"]},{"id":"commyale-000221","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000221","title":"Climate Change in the Minds of U.S. News Audiences","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2020","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2020/10/Climate-Change-in-the-Minds-of-US-News-Audiences.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report examines climate change perceptions among regular viewers and listeners of CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, NPR, the Weather Channel, and national nightly network news. It finds significant divergence in beliefs regarding human-caused global warming, particularly within the Fox News audience, while noting a general desire for more information across most news audiences.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000221#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Across all six news audiences, there is a widespread feeling of being under-informed about global warming, with fewer than 20% of any group reporting they feel \"very well informed.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000221#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a sharp divide in the belief that global warming is human-caused: large majorities in all audiences except Fox News hold this view. In the Fox News audience, 53% believe global warming is happening, but 48% attribute it to \"natural changes in the environment\" rather than human activity.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000221#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Perceptions of media performance vary by outlet; majorities of audiences for CNN, NPR, MSNBC, and nightly network news believe the media should do more to address global warming, whereas only 34% of the Fox News audience shares this view.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000221#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The report identifies a correlation between news source and the 'Six Americas' segments: NPR, MSNBC, and CNN audiences are predominantly 'Alarmed' or 'Concerned', while the Fox News audience is largest among the 'Concerned' and 'Cautious' (43% combined).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000221#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite differing beliefs on causes, majorities across all news audiences indicate that global warming or environmental protection will be an important factor in their vote for the 2020 presidential election.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000221#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change communication","climate change","environmental policy"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"wwf-000582","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/wwf-000582","title":"Findings from survey in March 2020","publisher":{"name":"WWF International","organization":"wwf-international"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2020","source_url":"https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/559/5h33thcn55_GlobeScan_WWF_Coronavirus_Public_Opinion_Survey_Report_20200402.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds strong public support for closing illegal and unregulated wildlife markets in four of the five surveyed Asian markets to prevent future pandemics. While awareness of COVID-19 was nearly universal in March 2020, perceptions of the virus's origin and transmission varied by market. In Myanmar, the wildlife trade was identified as the most concerning global issue, whereas in Japan, climate change was the primary worry. The survey also highlights a trust gap between the perceived importance of national governments in combating the outbreak and the actual trust placed in them, with medical professionals being the most trusted actors overall.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000582#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"There is very strong support for governments to close illegal and unregulated wildlife markets in Hong Kong SAR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam, with 93% of respondents in these markets likely or very likely to support such efforts.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000582#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of respondents (79%) across the five markets believe that closing illegal and unregulated wildlife markets is an effective measure to prevent similar pandemic diseases in the future, with Myanmar showing the highest level of agreement at 68% believing it would be 'very effective'.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000582#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The closure of these markets is expected to significantly reduce future consumption; 41% of those who intend to buy wildlife products in the future say they would stop entirely if illegal and unregulated markets were closed.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000582#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Perceptions of the primary source of COVID-19 vary: 38% of total respondents believe wildlife are the primary source, while in Thailand, 41% identify a lack of hygiene as the primary source, and in Vietnam, medical experiments/research and wildlife are equally cited at 33% each.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000582#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a notable discrepancy between the perceived importance of national governments in fighting the outbreak and the trust they inspire; while 54% see the national government as the most important institution, only 44% trust them to combat the virus.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000582#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Medical professionals are the most trusted institution to combat the coronavirus across the surveyed markets, with a trust level of 56%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000582#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"In Myanmar, the usage and trade of wild animals and plants is the most concerning global issue (46%), whereas in Japan, climate change and global warming is the most mentioned issue within the top three concerns (62%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000582#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Past purchase behavior in open wildlife markets was reported by 9% of respondents across the five markets, with live birds (46%), snakes (34%), and bats (23%) being the most commonly purchased species.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000582#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Awareness of COVID-19 was nearly universal (99%) in early March 2020, with news channels (64%) being the primary source of information.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000582#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change"],"geography_discussed":["People's Republic of China"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","quantitative analysis"]},{"id":"wwf-000934","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/wwf-000934","title":"PUBLIC OPINION SURROUNDING PLASTIC CONSUMPTION AND WASTE MANAGEMENT OF CONSUMER PACKAGING","publisher":{"name":"WWF International","organization":"wwf-international"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2020","source_url":"https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/69/CI_Public_Opinion_Research_to_WWF_2021_01_26.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that while Americans are concerned about the impact of plastics on marine life and water quality, they often feel unable to avoid plastic packaging or believe their individual actions are insignificant. There is strong public support for producer responsibility, with businesses ranked as the most responsible party for reducing plastic waste and the entity that should pay for recycling infrastructure. While there is broad support for positive regulations like credits and refund programs, Americans are more divided on taxes and fees.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000934#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Pollution from plastic waste is viewed as a mid-tier priority compared to other environmental and national issues. It ranks behind water pollution, air pollution, and climate change among environmental concerns, and only 16% of respondents consider it a \"top 5\" priority for the U.S. Congress, trailing behind healthcare, the economy, and racial injustice.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000934#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is significant public concern regarding the negative effects of plastics on the environment, particularly marine life and water quality. However, the American public is evenly split on whether plastics overall do more good or more harm.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000934#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Many Americans express a desire to reduce plastic use and increase recycling but feel constrained by systemic factors. A majority believe they cannot avoid plastic packaging and worry that their individual actions will not impact the overall amount of waste. Barriers to recycling include uncertainty about what is accepted and a lack of access, particularly in non-metro areas where over 25% reported no access to recycling.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000934#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While two-thirds of Americans believe individuals, businesses, and government share responsibility for reducing plastic waste, businesses are ranked as the most responsible. Furthermore, 68% of respondents believe companies that produce or use plastics should pay for the collection, sorting, and recycling of those materials.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000934#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public support is high for regulations framed as positive incentives, such as credits for reusable bags or nationwide container refund programs. Conversely, support is lower and more polarized for negative framing, such as taxes or fees for plastic consumption.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000934#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is widespread support for specific legislative mandates, including a law requiring new plastic to contain recycled material (86% support), a law requiring verification before shipping plastic waste to other countries, and a law phasing out non-recyclable single-use plastics (80% support).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000934#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["waste management","recycling","single-use plastic","water pollution","climate change","environmental policy","circular economy"],"geography_discussed":["Northeastern United States","Midwestern United States","South","Mountain","Pacific"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"ucs-000964","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/ucs-000964","title":"A Survey of Registered Voters in IA, MI, MN, NE, and AR","publisher":{"name":"Union of Concerned Scientists","organization":"union-of-concerned-scientists"},"document_type":"fact sheet","language":"en","date_published":"2019-11-26","source_url":"https://ucs-documents.s3.amazonaws.com/food-environment/raba-ucs-5-state-toplines-nov2019.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A survey of registered voters across five U.S. states reveals significant concern over extreme weather, trade wars, and water pollution as threats to agriculture. There is broad support for government programs that help farmers build \"living soil\" and protect soil health, with a majority of respondents indicating they would be more likely to support a political candidate proposing such measures.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ucs-000964#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Voters in the surveyed states identify extreme weather, trade wars, and water pollution as significant threats to local farmers and communities. For example, 78% of Nebraska voters and 71% of Minnesota voters view extreme weather like droughts and floods as a \"Very significant threat\". Trade wars and loss of markets are also highly rated, with 62% of Michigan voters calling it a \"Very significant threat\".","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ucs-000964#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong support for government initiatives to help farmers adopt practices that build \"living soil\" to improve nutrients, water retention, and pollution reduction. Support for such programs is high across all five states, with 58% of Michigan voters and 53% of Minnesota voters stating they \"Strongly support\" these programs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ucs-000964#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Respondents favor specific government mechanisms to safeguard agriculture, particularly tax benefits and direct payments. Between 52% and 71% of voters in the five states consider offering tax credits or benefits to be \"One of the most important ways to safeguard agriculture\". Similarly, 44% to 56% of respondents view paying farmers to cover the cost of soil-protecting practices as one of the most important methods.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ucs-000964#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of voters in all five states would be more likely to support a 2020 presidential or public office candidate who proposed protecting and building up soil. This sentiment is strongest in Minnesota (70%) and Iowa (64%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ucs-000964#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Perceptions of climate change's impact on local agriculture vary by state, with 65% of Minnesota voters and 63% of Michigan voters answering \"Yes\" when asked if climate change is affecting agriculture in their area, compared to 49% of Arkansas voters.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ucs-000964#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["extreme weather event","water pollution","climate change","sustainable agriculture","climate finance"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000168","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000168","title":"climate change in the american mind","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2019-11","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Climate_Change_American_Mind_November_2019b.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that 72% of Americans believe global warming is happening, with 59% attributing it to human activities. While 66% express worry and 64% believe it affects U.S. weather, there is a significant gap in understanding the scientific consensus, with only 22% aware that over 90% of climate scientists agree on human-caused warming. Personal experience with climate effects is reported by 46% of respondents, and a majority perceive extreme weather as a risk to their local communities.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000168#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A significant majority of Americans believe global warming is occurring, with 72% stating it is happening and 52% feeling \"extremely\" or \"very\" sure of this fact. In contrast, only 12% believe it is not happening, and 7% are certain it is not.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000168#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 59% of Americans believe global warming is primarily caused by human activities, there is a lack of precise understanding regarding scientific consensus; only 22% know that more than 90% of climate scientists agree that human-caused global warming is happening.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000168#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Emotional responses to global warming are characterized by worry and interest, with 66% of Americans feeling at least \"somewhat worried\" and 64% feeling \"very\" or \"moderately\" interested. Other prevalent emotions include feeling \"helpless\" (53%) and \"disgusted\" (50%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000168#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Perceptions of personal and national harm are increasing, with 46% of Americans reporting they have personally experienced the effects of global warming and 45% believing people in the U.S. are being harmed \"right now.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000168#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans perceive the highest risk of harm from global warming to plant and animal species (73%) and future generations (72%), while they are least likely to believe they will be personally harmed (43%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000168#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Social engagement with the topic remains low; 59% of Americans rarely or never discuss global warming with family and friends, and only 24% hear people they know talking about it at least once a month.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000168#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a low perception of social norms regarding climate action, with only 43% believing it is moderately to extremely important to their family and friends that they take action, and 40% stating their social circle makes a moderate to great effort to reduce global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000168#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public efficacy is split between optimism and technological reliance; 66% disagree that it is too late to act, and 48% believe new technologies can solve global warming without requiring significant individual lifestyle changes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000168#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of Americans link global warming to U.S. weather patterns, with 64% believing it is affecting weather in the U.S. and 56% viewing extreme weather as a risk to their community over the next 10 years.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000168#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"In 2019, Americans specifically associated global warming with worsening the melting of Greenland ice sheets (64%), European heat waves (55%), and California wildfires (50%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000168#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","extreme weather event","climate risk","climate change communication","climate change mitigation"],"geography_discussed":["Greenland","Europe","California","Brazil","Central America"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000175","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000175","title":"Climate Activism: Beliefs, Attitudes, and Behaviors","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2019-11","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/global-warming-activism-november-2019.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that while 53% of Americans support climate activists, only 33% believe such advocacy influences elected officials. There is a significant gap between willingness to act—such as 51% who would vote for a candidate based on their climate position if asked by a respected peer—and actual behavior, with only 11% having contacted an official in the past year. Trust in public figures like Bill Nye and Greta Thunberg is high among those familiar with them, and these figures are seen as potential catalysts for mobilizing climate campaigns.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000175#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of Americans (53%) support climate activists who urge elected officials to take action to reduce global warming, though this support is heavily split by political affiliation: 84% of Democrats, 50% of Independents, and 23% of Republicans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000175#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is low confidence in the efficacy of citizen advocacy; only 33% of registered voters believe that actions such as rallies, marches, and petitions influence elected officials' decisions regarding global warming policies.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000175#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans feel more capable of influencing local entities than national ones, with 50% confident they can affect local businesses and 48% confident they can affect local government, compared to only 35% confident in their ability to influence the federal government.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000175#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While many Americans express a willingness to take political action if prompted by someone they respect—such as 55% who would sign a petition and 51% who would vote for a specific candidate—actual engagement is low, with only 11% having contacted an elected official in the previous 12 months.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000175#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans significantly overestimate the prevalence of climate activism; while only 11% of adults actually contacted an elected official in the past year, the average American estimate is that 28% have done so.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000175#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Consumer activism is practiced by about one-third of the population, with 32% rewarding companies that reduce global warming by buying their products and 27% punishing opposing companies by boycotting them.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000175#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public figures serve as influential sources of information and mobilization; among those familiar with them, Bill Nye (76%) and Greta Thunberg (67%) are the most trusted sources of information on global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000175#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Greta Thunberg and Bill Nye are the most likely public figures to influence people to join a climate campaign, with 43% and 42% of those familiar with them respectively stating they would join if asked.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000175#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change communication"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000220","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000220","title":"Politics & Global Warming","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2019-11","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/politics-global-warming-november-2019b.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The November 2019 report by the Center for Climate Change Communication reveals that 73% of registered U.S. voters believe global warming is happening, though beliefs and policy support vary significantly by political party. While there is broad bipartisan support for renewable energy research and the Paris Climate Agreement, deep divisions persist regarding the causes of global warming and the expansion of fossil fuel production. The report also highlights an increase in the importance of global warming as a voting issue for the 2020 presidential election, particularly among Democrats.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000220#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of registered voters (73%) believe global warming is occurring, with high agreement among liberal Democrats (95%) and liberal/moderate Republicans (66%), but significantly lower agreement among conservative Republicans (41%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000220#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Fifty-nine percent of registered voters attribute global warming primarily to human activities, a view held by 84% of liberal Democrats and 72% of moderate/conservative Democrats, but only 25% of conservative Republicans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000220#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Two-thirds of registered voters (66%) express worry about global warming. Notably, worry among moderate/conservative Democrats increased by 20 percentage points over the five years preceding the November 2019 survey.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000220#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong bipartisan support for clean energy policies, including funding renewable energy research (87%), generating renewable energy on public land (86%), and providing tax rebates for energy-efficient vehicles or solar panels (82%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000220#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Registered voters are divided on fossil fuel production: 47% support expanding offshore drilling and 43% support drilling and mining on public land, while only 29% support drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000220#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Support for a U.S. president declaring a national emergency to address global warming without Congress rose to 62% of registered voters, a 17 percentage-point increase from April 2019.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000220#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Paris Climate Agreement has broad support, with 76% of registered voters favoring U.S. participation and 66% opposing President Trump's decision to withdraw.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000220#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Global warming has become a more prominent voting issue for the 2020 presidential election, ranking as the 11th most important issue for 45% of registered voters, up from 17th place in April 2019.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000220#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of registered voters (74%) believe corporations and industry should do more to address global warming, with the highest demand coming from Democrats (92%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000220#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is widespread agreement (79%) that schools should teach children about the causes, consequences, and potential solutions to global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000220#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","renewable energy","carbon tax","carbon dioxide emissions","Paris Agreement","petroleum industry","solar energy","wind power","climate education","climate policy"],"geography_discussed":["Alaska","Paris"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000233","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000233","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":"2019-11","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2019/12/Climate_Change_American_Mind_November_2019b.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The November 2019 survey indicates that 72% of Americans believe global warming is happening, with 59% attributing it to human activities. 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There is a notable gap in understanding scientific consensus, with only 22% aware that over 90% of climate scientists agree on human-caused warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000233#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A significant majority of Americans believe global warming is occurring, with 72% stating it is happening and 52% feeling \"extremely\" or \"very\" sure of this fact.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000233#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 59% of Americans believe global warming is primarily caused by human activities, there is a lack of awareness regarding the strength of scientific consensus; only 22% recognize that more than 90% of climate scientists agree that human-caused global warming is happening.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000233#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Emotional responses are characterized by worry and interest, with 66% of Americans reporting they are at least \"somewhat worried\" and 64% feeling \"very\" or \"moderately\" \"interested\" in the issue.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000233#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Perceptions of risk are high for others and the environment but lower for individuals; 73% believe plant and animal species will be harmed, while only 43% believe they will be personally harmed.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000233#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Social engagement with the topic is limited, as 59% of Americans rarely or never discuss global warming with family and friends, and only 24% hear people they know talking about it at least once a month.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000233#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public perception of social norms for climate action is low, with only 43% perceiving an injunctive norm (family/friends expecting action) and 40% perceiving a descriptive norm (family/friends actually taking action).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000233#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans maintain a level of optimism regarding solutions, with 66% disagreeing that it is too late to act and 48% believing new technologies can solve the problem without requiring major lifestyle changes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000233#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a strong link between global warming and perceived weather impacts in the U.S., with 64% believing it affects U.S. weather and 56% viewing extreme weather as a risk to their community over the next 10 years.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000233#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans identified specific 2019 events as being worsened by global warming, most notably the melting of Greenland ice sheets (64%), European heat waves (55%), and California wildfires (50%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000233#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","climate risk","extreme weather event","climate change mitigation","climate change communication"],"geography_discussed":["Greenland","Europe","California","Brazil","Central America"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000244","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000244","title":"Climate Activism: Beliefs, Attitudes, and Behaviors","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2019-11","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2020/02/global-warming-activism-november-2019.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that while 53% of Americans support climate activists, only 33% believe citizen advocacy actually influences elected officials' policy decisions. There is a significant gap between willingness and action: 51% would vote for a candidate based on their global warming position if asked by a respected peer, but only 11% actually contacted an official in the past year. Trust in public figures varies, with Bill Nye and Greta Thunberg being among the most trusted sources of information. Political affiliation strongly correlates with support and participation, with Democrats showing the highest levels of activism and efficacy.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000244#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of Americans (53%) support climate activists who urge elected officials to take action to reduce global warming, though this support is heavily split by party: 84% of Democrats, 50% of Independents, and 23% of Republicans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000244#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is low confidence in the efficacy of citizen advocacy, with only 33% of registered voters believing that actions such as rallies, marches, and petitions influence elected officials' decisions on global warming policies.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000244#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans feel more capable of influencing local entities than national ones; 50% are confident they can affect local businesses and 48% local government, compared to only 35% for the federal government.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000244#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While many Americans express a willingness to take political action if prompted by someone they respect—such as signing a petition (55%) or voting for a candidate (51%)—actual engagement is low, with only 11% having contacted an elected official in the previous 12 months.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000244#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans significantly overestimate the prevalence of climate activism; while only 11% of adults actually contacted elected officials in the past year, the average estimate among the public is that 28% did so.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000244#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Consumer activism is practiced by roughly one-third of the population, with 32% buying products from companies taking steps to reduce global warming and 27% boycotting companies that oppose such steps.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000244#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public figures vary in their perceived reliability as information sources; Bill Nye \"The Science Guy\" is the most trusted (76% of those familiar), followed by Greta Thunberg (67%) and Pope Francis (64%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000244#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Greta Thunberg and Bill Nye are the most influential public figures for mobilizing action, with 43% and 42% of familiar respondents, respectively, stating they would join a campaign if asked by them.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000244#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate policy","climate change communication"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000280","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000280","title":"Politics & Global Warming","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2019-11","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2020/01/politics-global-warming-november-2019b.pdf","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 believe global warming is happening and human-caused, significant partisan divides persist. There is broad support for clean energy research and carbon pricing, but voters are split on fossil fuel expansion. Global warming has increased in importance as a voting issue for the 2020 presidential election.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000280#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of registered voters believe global warming is occurring and is primarily caused by human activity, though these beliefs are strongly polarized by party. While 73% of all registered voters think global warming is happening, this figure drops to 41% among conservative Republicans. Similarly, 59% of all registered voters believe it is caused mostly by human activities, compared to only 25% of conservative Republicans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000280#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Worry regarding global warming is prevalent among two-thirds of registered voters, with a notable 20 percentage point increase over five years among moderate/conservative Democrats. Concern is highest among liberal Democrats (94%) and lowest among conservative Republicans (26%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000280#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong bipartisan support for clean energy and carbon pollution policies. 87% of registered voters support a revenue-neutral carbon tax, and 59% support a 'Fee and Dividend' plan. High levels of support also exist for funding renewable energy research (87%), generating renewable energy on public land (86%), and providing tax rebates for energy-efficient vehicles or solar panels (82%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000280#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public opinion is divided on the expansion of fossil fuel production. Support for expanding offshore drilling (47%) and drilling/mining on public land (43%) is driven primarily by Republicans. 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For 45% of registered voters, a candidate's position on global warming will be 'very important'. It is the #1 most important issue for liberal Democrats (17%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000280#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Registered voters generally believe that corporations and industry should do more to address global warming (74%), with support for this view spanning all political parties.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000280#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong consensus (79%) that schools should teach children about the causes, consequences, and potential solutions to global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000280#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","carbon tax","renewable energy","solar energy","wind power","petroleum industry","Paris Agreement","climate education","climate policy","clean energy"],"geography_discussed":["Alaska","Paris"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","partisan analysis"]},{"id":"commgmu-000049","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000049","title":"Americans Oppose Drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"fact sheet","language":"en","date_published":"2019-09-26","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/americans-oppose-drilling-in-arctic-national-wildlife-refuge/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A survey of 1,097 registered U.S. voters found that 67% oppose oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Opposition is widespread across political affiliations, with majorities of Democrats (81%) and Independents (64%) and half of Republicans (50%) opposing the practice. The document notes that the Trump administration planned to open the 1.6 million-acre coastal plain to exploration, despite the area being home to species already threatened by global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000049#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A significant majority of American registered voters oppose oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), with 67% opposing the practice. Those who are strongly opposed outnumber those who strongly support the policy by nearly four to one.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000049#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Opposition to drilling in the ANWR is found across all major political groups: 81% of Democrats, 64% of Independents, and 50% of Republicans oppose it. Only 17% of Republicans strongly support the policy.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000049#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge coastal plain, covering 1.6 million acres, is a fragile ecosystem where species are already experiencing population decreases due to global climate change, which could be further impacted by oil and gas exploration.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000049#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["biodiversity loss","climate change","environmental protection"],"geography_discussed":["Alaska"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000149","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000149","title":"Americans Oppose Drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"fact sheet","language":"en","date_published":"2019-09-26","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/americans-oppose-drilling-arctic-national-wildlife-refuge-2019/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A survey of 1,097 registered U.S. voters found that 67% oppose oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), with strong opposition outnumbering strong support by nearly four to one. 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The highest willingness to pay is associated with liberal Democrats, younger adults, racial/ethnic minorities, those with graduate degrees, and individuals who perceive renewable energy as economically beneficial or fossil fuel pollution as harmful to health. 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The findings suggest that correcting these misperceptions can increase willingness to discuss climate change and increase support for climate policies.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000145#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Americans generally underestimate the social consensus on global warming; while 69% of Americans believe global warming is happening, the average estimate of other Americans' beliefs is only 54%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000145#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Accuracy in estimating public opinion varies by demographic: liberal Democrats and those with higher education are more accurate, whereas conservative Republicans and people in rural areas are less accurate.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000145#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Approximately 19% of Americans are unsure how many others in the U.S. believe global warming is happening, with conservative Republicans being the most likely to express this uncertainty and liberal Democrats the least likely.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000145#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Perceiving a greater social consensus on global warming correlates with more pro-climate views and behaviors, including a higher frequency of discussing the topic with friends and family.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000145#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Correcting pluralistic ignorance—the misjudgment of others' beliefs—can reduce self-silencing, increase willingness to discuss climate change, and increase support for climate policies.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000145#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change communication","climate policy"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000083","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000083","title":"Majority of Americans think fossil fuel companies are responsible for the damages caused by global warming","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"en","date_published":"2019-06-19","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/majority-of-americans-think-fossil-fuel-companies-are-responsible-for-the-damages-caused-by-global-warming/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A survey of 5,131 U.S. adults found that a majority of Americans believe fossil fuel companies are responsible for global warming damages and should bear the costs of these damages rather than taxpayers. Specifically, 57% of respondents attribute a moderate to great deal of responsibility to these companies, and 50% support local officials filing liability lawsuits against them. The data indicates widespread distrust of fossil fuel companies, with 66% of participants expressing distrust.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000083#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of Americans (57%) believe fossil fuel companies bear a moderate or great deal of responsibility for damages caused by global warming, and an equal percentage (57%) support requiring these companies to pay for a portion of local damages resulting from carbon pollution.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000083#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"When choosing between fossil fuel companies and taxpayers to cover the costs of global warming damages, 53% of Americans believe the companies should pay for most or all of the costs, while only 6% believe taxpayers should bear the primary burden.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000083#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Half of the surveyed U.S. adults (50%) support the action of local officials filing liability lawsuits against fossil fuel companies whose products contribute to climate change, with 30% opposing the idea.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000083#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a significant lack of trust in fossil fuel companies among the public, with 66% of Americans reporting that they somewhat or strongly distrust them, compared to 31% who trust them.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000083#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Geographic analysis shows that in all but eight U.S. states, a majority of residents believe fossil fuel corporations are responsible for global warming damages and should contribute to the costs of damages in affected communities.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000083#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","climate change litigation","climate finance","carbon dioxide emissions","sea level rise"],"geography_discussed":["Baltimore","Oakland","Boulder","New York City"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000110","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000110","title":"Do younger generations care more about global warming?","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2019-06-11","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/do-younger-generations-care-more-about-global-warming/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report analyzes data from 2017 to 2019 to determine if younger Americans are more concerned and engaged with global warming than older generations. It finds that while Millennial Republicans are more likely to accept climate science and worry about global warming than older Republicans—reducing the political divide among youth—actual civic engagement, such as contacting government officials, remains similar across most generations. 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Most respondents cited general respiratory issues, while neurological problems, diabetes, and kidney disease were largely unknown. 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