{"query_echo":{"q":"","filters":{"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},"warnings":[]},"total":{"value":396,"relation":"eq"},"page":11,"page_size":20,"self":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/api/v1/search?analysis_type=public+opinion+survey&page=11","next":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/api/v1/search?analysis_type=public+opinion+survey&page=12","stability":"beta","ai_marking":{"digital_source_type":{"uri":"http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/digitalsourcetype/trainedAlgorithmicMedia","name":"Created using Generative AI"},"notice":"Summary and key insights are generated using artificial intelligence."},"results":[{"id":"commyale-000117","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000117","title":"Changes in Awareness of and Support for the Green New Deal December 2018 to April 2019","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2019-05-09","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/changes-in-awareness-of-and-support-for-the-green-new-deal-december-2018-to-april-2019/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"Between December 2018 and April 2019, public awareness of the Green New Deal in the U.S. increased significantly, but support became sharply polarized along party lines. While Democratic support remained high, Republican support dropped dramatically, particularly among those with high awareness of the proposal and those who frequently consume Fox News.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000117#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Public awareness of the Green New Deal increased substantially between December 2018 and April 2019. The percentage of registered voters who had heard at least \"a little\" about the proposal rose from 17% to 59%, while those who had heard \"nothing at all\" fell from 82% to 41%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000117#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Awareness growth was most pronounced among conservative Republicans, who saw a 59 percentage point increase. By April 2019, 38% of conservative Republicans reported having heard \"a lot\" about the Green New Deal, which was double the rate of liberal Democrats (17%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000117#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Support for the Green New Deal became highly polarized by April 2019. While support remained high for Democrats, Republican support decreased by 20 percentage points overall, with a 25-point drop among conservative Republicans and an 11-point drop among liberal/moderate Republicans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000117#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a strong inverse relationship between awareness and support among Republicans. Republicans who had heard \"a lot\" about the Green New Deal were 81 percentage points less supportive (4% support) than those who had heard \"nothing at all\" (85% support). In contrast, Democrats who had heard \"a lot\" were slightly more supportive (96%) than those who had heard \"nothing at all\" (89%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000117#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Frequent consumption of Fox News correlates with higher awareness and lower support for the Green New Deal among Republicans. Only 22% of Republicans who watch Fox News more than once per week supported the proposal in April (a 32-point decrease from December), compared to 56% support among Republicans who watch it once per week or less (a 15-point decrease).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000117#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["Green New Deal","renewable energy","fossil fuel","electrical grid","energy efficiency","climate policy"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000167","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000167","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":"2019-04","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Climate_Change_American_Mind_April_2019b.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The April 2019 'Climate Change in the American Mind' report reveals that 69% of Americans believe global warming is happening, with 55% attributing it primarily to human activities. While 62% express worry about the issue and 60% believe it is affecting U.S. weather, social engagement remains low, as 63% rarely or never discuss it with family and friends. The report also highlights a significant gap in understanding scientific consensus, with only 17% aware that over 90% of climate scientists agree on human-caused warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000167#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of Americans believe global warming is occurring and is primarily caused by humans, though certainty varies. Specifically, 69% think it is happening, and 55% believe it is mostly human-caused.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000167#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a substantial gap between the actual scientific consensus on climate change and public perception of that consensus. While 53% of Americans know most scientists believe global warming is happening, only 17% realize that more than 90% of climate scientists hold this view.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000167#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Emotional concern is prevalent, with 62% of Americans reporting they are at least 'somewhat worried' about global warming, and 23% stating they are 'very worried.'","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000167#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans perceive global warming as a threat to others more than to themselves. While 44% believe they will be personally harmed, higher percentages expect harm to plant and animal species (71%), future generations (69%), the world's poor (64%), and people in developing countries (64%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000167#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Personal and social engagement with the topic is low; 63% of Americans rarely or never discuss global warming with friends and family, and only 23% hear people they know talking about it at least once a month.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000167#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public perception of social norms for climate action is weak. Only 45% believe it is moderately to extremely important to their family and friends that they take action, and 41% believe their social circle makes a moderate to great effort to reduce global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000167#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans conceptualize global warming across various dimensions, most strongly as an environmental (75%) and scientific (69%) issue, followed by severe weather (64%) and agricultural (63%) issues. It is least commonly viewed as a religious issue (9%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000167#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a strong link between global warming and perceived local weather impacts in the U.S. 60% of Americans believe global warming is affecting U.S. weather, and majorities are worried about local extreme heat (69%), droughts (64%), flooding (60%), and water shortages (59%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000167#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Efficacy beliefs are mixed: while 64% disagree that it is too late to act, 40% believe an individual's actions make no difference. Additionally, 49% believe new technologies can solve the problem without requiring significant lifestyle changes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000167#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","extreme weather event","climate change communication"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000232","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000232","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":"2019-04","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2019/06/Climate_Change_American_Mind_April_2019c.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The April 2019 survey reveals that 69% of Americans believe global warming is happening, with 55% attributing it primarily to human activities. While 62% express worry and 64% consider the issue personally important, social engagement remains low, as 63% rarely or never discuss it with family and friends. Public perception of risk is highest for future generations (69%) and plant/animal species (71%), while 38% believe people in the U.S. are being harmed 'right now.' The report also highlights a gap in scientific literacy, with only 17% aware that over 90% of climate scientists agree on human-caused warming. Americans primarily conceptualize global warming as an environmental (75%) and scientific (69%) issue, and 60% believe it is currently affecting U.S. weather.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000232#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A significant majority of Americans believe global warming is occurring, with 69% stating it is happening and 46% feeling \"extremely\" or \"very\" sure of this fact. Conversely, only 16% believe it is not happening, and 8% are highly certain it is not.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000232#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 55% of Americans believe global warming is mostly human-caused, there is a lack of understanding regarding the strength of scientific consensus; only 17% know that more than 90% of climate scientists agree on human-caused warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000232#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Emotional and personal concern is prevalent, with 62% of Americans reporting they are at least \"somewhat worried\" and 64% stating the issue is personally important to them.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000232#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Perceptions of harm are highest for non-human species (71%) and future generations (69%), while 38% believe people in the U.S. are being harmed \"right now.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000232#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Social engagement with the topic is limited; 63% of Americans rarely or never discuss global warming with family and friends, and only 45% perceive a social expectation (injunctive norm) to take action.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000232#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans primarily view global warming through environmental (75%) and scientific (69%) lenses, followed by severe weather (64%) and agriculture (63%). It is least commonly viewed as a religious issue (9%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000232#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a general sense of efficacy and hope for technological solutions, with 64% disagreeing that it is too late to act and 49% believing new technologies can solve the problem without requiring major lifestyle changes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000232#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of Americans (60%) believe global warming is affecting U.S. weather, with specific local concerns including extreme heat (69%), droughts (64%), and flooding (60%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000232#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","climate risk","extreme weather event","climate change mitigation"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000275","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000275","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":"2019-04","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2019/05/Politics-Global-Warming-April-2019b.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that while 70% of registered U.S. voters believe global warming is happening, there is a significant partisan divide in beliefs about its causes and the urgency of action. Despite this, there is broad cross-party support for renewable energy investment, pollution regulation, and carbon taxes. The Green New Deal is supported by a majority (69%) of voters, though opinions on its economic impact and funding are split. Global warming is a high priority for Democrats but ranks low for Republicans as a 2020 voting issue.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000275#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of registered voters (70%) believe global warming is occurring, though this is split by party: 95% of liberal Democrats and 63% of liberal/moderate Republicans agree, while only 38% of conservative Republicans do.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000275#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Fifty-five percent of registered voters believe human activities are the primary cause of global warming, with strong agreement among liberal Democrats (86%) and low agreement among conservative Republicans (21%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000275#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Broad support exists across the political spectrum for three primary government strategies to reduce pollution: investing in renewable energy research and infrastructure (87%), regulating pollution (82%), and taxing pollution (72%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000275#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Specific carbon-pricing and emission policies have majority support, including a revenue-neutral carbon tax (67%), a 'Fee and Dividend' plan (59%), and strict carbon dioxide emission limits on coal-fired power plants (69%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000275#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Green New Deal is supported by 69% of registered voters, including 93% of Democrats and 44% of Republicans. Most supporters prefer paying for it through cutting other government spending (65%), raising corporate taxes (64%), or raising taxes on wealthy households (62%), while only 24% support increasing the federal budget deficit.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000275#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Voters are divided on the economic impact of the Green New Deal: 35% believe it will increase total U.S. jobs compared to 21% who believe it will decrease them, and 36% believe it will help the economy compared to 26% who believe it will hurt it.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000275#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Global warming is a significant voting issue for Democrats (64% say it is very important for the 2020 election) but ranks as the 17th most important issue overall among all registered voters.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000275#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong consensus (77%) that schools should teach children about the causes, consequences, and solutions to global warming, with support from 94% of Democrats and 59% of Republicans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000275#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 72% of registered voters believe corporations and industry should do more to address global warming, actual individual action is low; only 11% of registered voters contacted an elected official in the previous 12 months to urge action on the issue.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000275#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Voters are split on fossil fuel production: 53% support expanding offshore drilling for oil and natural gas, but only 33% support drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000275#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","carbon tax","carbon dioxide emissions","Green New Deal","climate education","climate policy","energy transition"],"geography_discussed":["Alaska"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","partisan analysis"]},{"id":"commyale-000079","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000079","title":"A growing majority of Americans think global warming is happening and are worried","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2019-02-21","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/a-growing-majority-of-americans-think-global-warming-is-happening-and-are-worried/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"Analysis of survey data from 2013 to 2018 shows a sharp increase in the proportion of Americans who believe global warming is happening, is human-caused, and is a cause for personal and general concern, with these trends appearing across the political spectrum.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000079#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Between December 2013 and December 2018, there were significant increases in the proportion of Americans who believe global warming is occurring (+11 percentage points), is caused by humans (+15), and that there is scientific consensus on its occurrence (+15). Additionally, the percentage of people reporting personal experience with the effects of global warming rose by 13 percentage points.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000079#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public concern and perceived importance of global warming increased during the study period, with a 16-point rise in those who are worried, a 17-point rise in those who feel it is personally important, and increases in the belief that it will harm Americans in general (+12) and individuals personally (+11).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000079#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"These shifts in opinion occurred across the political spectrum, including among Democrats and Republicans. Specifically, the 16-point increase in worry was driven largely by moderate/conservative Democrats (+19) and conservative Republicans (+18).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000079#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","climate change communication"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000075","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000075","title":"Americans are increasingly alarmed about global warming","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"fact sheet","language":"en","date_published":"2019-02-09","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/americans-are-increasingly-alarmed-about-global-warming/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A survey of U.S. adults from 2013 to 2018 shows a significant shift in climate change attitudes, with the proportion of 'Alarmed' individuals doubling to 29% by December 2018, while 'Dismissive' and 'Doubtful' segments decreased.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000075#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Between 2013 and 2018, the proportion of Americans categorized as \"Alarmed\"—those most worried about global warming and supportive of aggressive carbon pollution reduction—more than doubled, reaching an all-time high of 29% in December 2018.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000075#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There has been a decline in climate skepticism over the five-year period; the \"Dismissive\" and \"Doubtful\" segments each fell to 9% by the end of 2018, representing a combined 12-point decrease since 2013.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000075#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The overall trend in the U.S. population shows a movement away from skepticism toward concern, with the \"Alarmed\" now outnumbering the \"Dismissive\" more than 3 to 1 (29% vs. 9%), compared to 2013 when both groups were equal at 14%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000075#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","carbon dioxide emissions"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"cliint-000026","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/cliint-000026","title":"Results from National Survey on Climate Liability Lawsuits, Messages, and Issue Support","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Integrity","organization":"center-for-climate-integrity"},"document_type":"briefing","language":"en","date_published":"2019-02","source_url":"https://climateintegrity.org/uploads/media/CCI_2019_Polling_Brief.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A February 2019 survey of 16,798 registered US voters indicates broad, bipartisan support for holding oil and gas companies responsible for climate change damages and adaptation costs. The data shows that support for lawsuits against polluters increases significantly after respondents are informed about the fossil fuel industry's history of disinformation campaigns.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliint-000026#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of US voters support holding oil and gas companies financially responsible for climate impacts, with 70% stating they should be responsible for some portion of protection costs and 71% supporting lawsuits to pay for climate-related damages.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliint-000026#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Information regarding the fossil fuel industry's deception campaigns increases the proportion of voters who hold these companies responsible. The percentage of respondents who view oil and gas companies as 'very' or 'somewhat' responsible for impacts like extreme heat and sea level rise rises from 67% to 83% after reading about the deception. Furthermore, the share of respondents identifying these companies as the entity most responsible for paying for adaptation costs increases from 22% to 45%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliint-000026#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Support for holding the fossil fuel industry accountable for climate costs is bipartisan. After learning about disinformation campaigns, support reaches 91% among Democrats, 78% among Independents, and 73% among Republicans. Support for lawsuits specifically is 88% for Democrats, 68% for Independents, and 59% for Republicans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliint-000026#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While some voters feel personal responsibility for climate change, this sentiment decreases after they are informed about industry deception. The percentage of respondents who 'strongly' agree that every person is responsible for climate change drops from 43% to 35% after learning about the industry's deception and legal efforts.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliint-000026#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change adaptation","fossil fuel industry","climate finance"],"geography_discussed":["California","Florida"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"client-000318","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/client-000318","title":"ClientEarth\u0019s Climate Snapshot 2019","publisher":{"name":"ClientEarth","organization":"clientearth"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2019","source_url":"https://www.clientearth.org/media/15id1j5p/clientearth-climate-snapshot-2019-ce-en.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The 2019 Climate Snapshot reveals that a majority of UK adults view climate change as a critical issue and believe the government is not doing enough to prepare for its impacts. There is significant public support for radical policy shifts, including bringing forward the 2050 net zero deadline, implementing a 'Green New Deal', and holding financial institutions legally accountable for fossil fuel investments. The survey also highlights a preference for solar and offshore wind energy and a desire for faster adoption of low-emission vehicles.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"client-000318#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A significant majority of the UK public views climate change as a critical threat, with 82% believing it will affect future generations and 63% stating the climate emergency requires more urgent action.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"client-000318#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Many UK residents perceive the effects of climate change locally, most notably air pollution (68%), increased flooding (64%), and extreme weather (61%). Among young people, 17% report being personally affected by the extinction of species.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"client-000318#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","Net-zero emissions","Green New Deal","Paris Agreement","fossil-fuel divestment","climate finance","solar energy","offshore wind power","electric vehicle","air pollution","biodiversity loss","energy efficiency"],"geography_discussed":["United States"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000135","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000135","title":"American Voters Support Climate Action","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"fact sheet","language":"en","date_published":"2019","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/American-Voters-Support-Climate-Action.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A 2019 survey of 2,208 registered U.S. voters reveals broad support for government action on climate change, with 70% of respondents favoring such measures. A majority of voters support a national renewable portfolio standard requiring 100% renewable electricity by 2050 and prioritize infrastructure resilience against extreme weather. The data indicates that climate change is a top-tier issue for Democratic voters and that a majority believe transitioning away from fossil fuels will positively impact the economy and jobs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000135#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A significant majority of American voters support government intervention to address climate change, with 70% supporting action overall. This desire for action extends across different levels of government, with 71% wanting the federal government, 70% their state government, and 69% their member of Congress to do more.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000135#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Voters generally perceive the transition to clean energy as an economic benefit. 67% believe government action will positively affect jobs and the economy by encouraging innovation and a shift away from fossil fuels, while only 33% believe this transition will have a negative economic impact.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000135#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong support for a national renewable portfolio standard (RPS) to achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2050, backed by 71% of voters. Additionally, 49% of voters approve of using federal tax dollars to fund this transition.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000135#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public opinion favors prioritizing climate-resilient infrastructure. 76% of voters believe it is important to invest in infrastructure that can withstand climate effects, and 75% support requiring new projects to be built for extreme weather even if it increases costs to taxpayers.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000135#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Climate change is a primary concern for a large portion of the electorate, with 69% of voters reporting they are worried about it. It is particularly central for Democratic voters, who rank it as the second most important issue (28%) when deciding on a 2020 presidential candidate, following health care.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000135#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","renewable energy","fossil fuel","Renewable portfolio standard","carbon dioxide emissions","carbon tax","climate resilience","energy infrastructure","greenhouse gas","extreme weather event","climate finance","just transition"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000183","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000183","title":"Iowa Voters Support Climate Action","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"fact sheet","language":"en","date_published":"2019","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Iowa-Voters-Support-Climate-Action.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A 2019 survey of 519 registered Iowa voters reveals strong support for government action on climate change, including a 100% renewable portfolio standard by 2050 and increased funding for wind and solar energy. Voters perceive climate change as negatively impacting Iowa's agriculture, extreme weather, and economy, and they generally prefer candidates who support climate-focused policies and resilient infrastructure.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000183#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of Iowa voters support government action to address climate change, with 70% in support and 38% strongly supporting such action. This support extends to the federal government (73%), Iowa's state government (70%), and members of Congress (68%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000183#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is significant support for a 100% renewable portfolio standard (RPS) by 2050, with 76% of voters in support (39% strongly and 37% somewhat) and only 13% opposing it. Voters believe such a standard would positively impact Iowa's environment (79%), cities and towns (73%), economy (70%), and rural and farming communities (61%), while lowering electricity costs (64%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000183#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Iowa voters associate renewable energy with job growth more than fossil fuels; 67% believe increasing domestic production of wind and solar is more likely to produce a greater number of good jobs compared to 14% who believe the same for oil and gas.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000183#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Voters prioritize climate-resilient infrastructure, with 77% stating new projects should be built to withstand extreme weather regardless of higher costs to taxpayers, and 81% saying infrastructure should be built to withstand climate change effects.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000183#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Climate change is perceived as having a tangible impact on the state, with 74% of voters stating it affects Iowa's agriculture and 71% stating it impacts extreme weather in the state.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000183#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","renewable energy","Renewable portfolio standard","wind power","solar energy","fossil fuel","carbon tax","electric vehicle","extreme weather event","agriculture"],"geography_discussed":["United States"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000205","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000205","title":"MICHIGAN VOTERS Support Climate Action","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"fact sheet","language":"en","date_published":"2019","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Michigan_Voters_Support_Climate_Action.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A 2019 survey of Michigan voters reveals significant concern over climate change and infrastructure, with strong support for a transition to 100% renewable energy by 2050 and the expansion of electric vehicle infrastructure. The findings indicate that climate change is a top-tier priority for Democratic voters in the state and that a majority of voters would be more likely to support political candidates who champion renewable energy funding and carbon taxes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000205#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Michigan voters express high levels of concern regarding climate change and its local impacts, with 65% identifying water-level rise in the Great Lakes and 62% identifying extreme weather as serious problems for the state. Additionally, 69% of voters believe climate change has a large or some effect on agriculture.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000205#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong support among Michigan voters for transitioning to renewable energy and expanding electric vehicle (EV) adoption. Specifically, 68% support a statewide standard for 100% renewable energy by 2050, and 71% support installing EV charging stations at state parks and local park and ride lots.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000205#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Voters perceive a positive link between climate action and economic or health benefits; 63% expect a 100% renewable energy policy to positively impact the state's economy, and 78% believe developing renewables will improve health and save lives.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000205#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Climate change is a critical issue for Michigan Democrats, ranking as the second most important factor for their 2020 presidential vote (26%), following health care (43%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000205#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Michigan voters indicate a preference for political candidates who support specific climate policies, including increasing government funding for renewable energy (74%), implementing a carbon tax (63%), and establishing a national 100% renewable energy portfolio standard by 2050 (65%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000205#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","renewable energy","electric vehicle","offshore wind power","solar energy","carbon tax","Renewable portfolio standard","extreme weather event"],"geography_discussed":["Great Lakes","Detroit"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000049","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000049","title":"The Green New Deal has Strong Bipartisan Support among Registered Voters","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2018-12-17","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/the-green-new-deal-has-strong-bipartisan-support/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A survey of 966 registered U.S. voters conducted in late 2018 found that 81% support the policy goals of the Green New Deal, including a majority of Republicans (64%). The report suggests this high level of bipartisan support may be due to the fact that 82% of respondents had heard nothing about the Deal prior to the survey and were not told which political party championed the proposal.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000049#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A vast majority of registered voters in the United States support the Green New Deal's policy goals, with 81% expressing support (40% \"strongly support\" and 41% \"somewhat support\").","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000049#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Support for the Green New Deal is bipartisan, with 92% of Democrats and 64% of Republicans supporting the goals. This includes a majority of conservative Republicans at 57%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000049#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public awareness of the Green New Deal was very low at the time of the survey, with 82% of registered voters reporting they had heard \"nothing at all\" about it.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000049#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The high level of bipartisan support may be attributed to the absence of partisan framing in the survey, as respondents were not informed that the plan is championed by Democratic members of Congress.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000049#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["Green New Deal","renewable energy","fossil fuel","energy efficiency","electrical grid","climate policy"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000149","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000149","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":"2018-12","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Climate-Change-American-Mind-December-2018-min.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The December 2018 report 'Climate Change in the American Mind' reveals a continued upward trend in American concern about global warming. Key findings include that 73% of Americans believe global warming is happening, 62% attribute it primarily to human activities, and 69% express worry about the issue. The report also notes that 46% of respondents claim to have personally experienced the effects of global warming and 48% believe people in the U.S. are being harmed 'right now.' While a majority are interested in the topic, social norms for taking action remain weak, with fewer than half perceiving an expectation from family and friends to act.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000149#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Public belief that global warming is occurring has reached its highest level since 2008, with 73% of Americans agreeing it is happening and 51% feeling 'extremely' or 'very' sure of this fact.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000149#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of Americans (62%) believe global warming is primarily caused by human activities, while 23% attribute it to natural environmental changes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000149#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 57% of Americans recognize that most scientists agree global warming is happening, only 20% are aware of the high level of scientific consensus (over 90%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000149#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Emotional concern is rising, with 69% of Americans reporting they are at least 'somewhat worried' and 29% reporting they are 'very worried' about global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000149#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Personal experience and perceived immediate harm are increasing; 46% of Americans say they have personally experienced global warming's effects, and 48% believe people in the U.S. are being harmed 'right now.'","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000149#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans perceive the greatest harm from global warming to be falling on future generations (75%) and plant and animal species (74%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000149#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Personal importance and media exposure are increasing, with 72% stating the issue is personally important and 56% hearing about it in the media at least once a month.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000149#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Social norms for climate action are relatively weak, as only 46% perceive an injunctive norm (importance to family/friends) and 40% perceive a descriptive norm (effort by family/friends).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000149#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Most Americans (66%) disagree that it is too late to take action against global warming, while only 14% agree it is too late.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000149#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of Americans (65%) believe global warming is affecting U.S. weather, and many link it to specific 2018 events, such as Western U.S. wildfires (50%) and hurricanes Florence and Michael (49%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000149#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Local concerns are highest for extreme heat (61%) and flooding (61%), followed by droughts (58%) and water shortages (51%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000149#insight-11","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","extreme weather event","climate change communication"],"geography_discussed":["Indonesia"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000194","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000194","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":"2018-12","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2019/01/Climate-Change-American-Mind-December-2018.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report documents an upward trend in American concern about global warming, with 73% believing it is happening and 69% feeling at least somewhat worried. While 62% recognize it as mostly human-caused and 57% acknowledge scientific consensus, only 20% understand that over 90% of climate scientists agree on human-caused warming. Personal experience of effects has risen to 46%, and 48% believe people in the U.S. are being harmed 'right now'. Despite these trends, fewer than half of Americans perceive social norms encouraging action, and 59% rarely or never discuss the issue with family and friends.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000194#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of Americans believe global warming is occurring, with 73% thinking it is happening, the highest level since 2008. This represents a ten percentage point increase since March 2015.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000194#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Certainty regarding global warming is increasing; 51% of Americans are 'extremely' or 'very' sure it is happening, matching the highest level since 2008. Conversely, only 7% are 'extremely' or 'very sure' it is not happening.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000194#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 62% of Americans believe global warming is mostly human-caused, there is a significant gap in understanding the strength of scientific consensus. Only 20% of Americans understand that more than 90% of climate scientists have concluded that human-caused global warming is happening.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000194#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public worry about global warming has reached its highest level since 2008, with 69% of Americans reporting they are at least 'somewhat worried' and 29% reporting they are 'very worried'.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000194#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Perceptions of personal and national harm are increasing. 46% of Americans say they have personally experienced the effects of global warming, and 48% believe people in the United States are being harmed 'right now'.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000194#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans perceive the greatest harm from global warming to be affecting future generations (75%) and plant and animal species (74%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000194#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite increased personal importance (72%), social engagement remains limited. 59% of Americans say they 'rarely' or 'never' discuss global warming with family and friends, and only 40% perceive a descriptive norm where family and friends make a moderate or greater effort to reduce global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000194#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of Americans (65%) believe global warming is affecting weather in the United States. Specifically, 50% believe it made 2018 wildfires in the Western U.S. worse, and 49% believe it made hurricanes Florence and Michael worse.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000194#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Local concerns are dominated by extreme heat (61%) and flooding (61%), with 58% worried about droughts and 51% worried about water shortages in their local area.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000194#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","extreme weather event","climate risk","climate change communication"],"geography_discussed":["Indonesia"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","longitudinal analysis"]},{"id":"commyale-000241","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000241","title":"energy 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":"2018-12","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2019/02/Energy-American-Mind-December-2018.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds broad bipartisan support for transitioning to 100% clean, renewable energy by 2050, with 85% of registered voters supporting such a requirement for utilities. While most Americans view clean energy positively and believe it will boost economic growth, there is a significant gap in awareness and access to purchasing 100% clean electricity. Support for renewable energy research and tax rebates for energy-efficient vehicles has increased between 2013 and 2018, particularly among conservative Republicans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000241#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A strong bipartisan majority of registered voters support requiring state electric utilities to produce 100% of their electricity from clean, renewable sources by 2050, with 85% overall support, including 95% of Democrats and 71% of Republicans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000241#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Support for funding renewable energy research among registered voters rose from 73% in 2013 to 88% in 2018, a trend driven largely by a 30-percentage-point increase in support from conservative Republicans (from 50% to 80%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000241#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of Americans (58%) believe that policies transitioning from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy will create new jobs and improve economic growth, while only 18% believe such policies will reduce growth and jobs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000241#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The most cited reasons for transitioning to 100% clean, renewable energy are reducing water pollution (75%), reducing air pollution (74%), and providing a better life for future generations (72%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000241#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a significant lack of awareness or availability regarding the purchase of clean electricity; 82% of Americans either do not know if they have the option to purchase 100% clean, renewable electricity from their provider or believe they do not have the option.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000241#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Approximately half of Americans (49%) would be willing to pay more for 100% clean, renewable electricity, with an average stated willingness to pay $15 more per month.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000241#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public perception of energy costs suggests that many Americans view solar (38%) and wind (38%) as cheaper than coal, and nearly half believe solar (48%) and wind (45%) will become cheaper over the next decade.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000241#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Coal is viewed as the most harmful energy source to human health by 62% of Americans, while solar and wind are viewed as harmful by only 5% of respondents.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000241#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Support for tax rebates for solar panels and energy-efficient vehicles increased by 12 percentage points among registered voters between 2013 and 2018, rising from 73% to 85%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000241#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["clean energy","renewable energy","solar energy","wind energy","coal power","nuclear power","energy policy","climate finance","economic growth","air pollution","water pollution","climate change"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000247","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000247","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":"2018-12","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2019/02/Global-Warming-Policy-Politics-December-2018.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that a majority of US registered voters believe global warming is happening and human-caused, with notable increases in these beliefs among Republicans. 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This includes 90% of liberal Democrats and 53% of liberal/moderate Republicans, while only 28% of conservative Republicans agree.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000247#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Two-thirds of registered voters (67%) express worry about global warming, including 85% of liberal Democrats and 54% of liberal/moderate Republicans. Worry among conservative Republicans is at 32%, a nine-point increase since October 2017.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000247#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is broad support for the Green New Deal among registered voters (81%), including 92% of Democrats, 88% of Independents, and 64% of Republicans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000247#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Registered voters show strong support for several carbon-reduction policies: 71% support a revenue-neutral carbon tax and 71% support the Clean Power Plan's strict carbon dioxide emission limits on coal-fired power plants. A 'Fee and Dividend' policy is supported by 63% of voters.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000247#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"High levels of support exist for clean energy incentives and regulation: 88% support funding renewable energy research, 85% support tax rebates for energy-efficient vehicles or solar panels, and 79% support regulating carbon dioxide as a pollutant.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000247#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Voters are divided on fossil fuel production: 48% support expanding offshore drilling for oil and natural gas, while only 32% support drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000247#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of registered voters (75%) believe corporations and industry should do more to address global warming. Additionally, 69% believe the United States should reduce greenhouse gas emissions regardless of the actions of other countries.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000247#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Voters feel more capable of influencing local than national decision-makers. 51% are confident they can influence local businesses and 50% can influence local government, compared to 39% for corporations and 38% for the federal government.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000247#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite expressed willingness to engage in organized efforts, actual activity is low; only 13% of registered voters report contacting an elected official to urge action on global warming in the past 12 months.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000247#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","greenhouse gas emissions","carbon tax","carbon dioxide emissions","renewable energy","solar energy","wind power","energy efficiency","fossil fuel","Green New Deal","Clean Power Plan","climate policy"],"geography_discussed":["Alaska"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","political analysis"]},{"id":"commyale-000091","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000091","title":"Gender Differences in Public Understanding of Climate Change","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2018-11-19","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/gender-differences-in-public-understanding-of-climate-change/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report identifies a gender gap in the U.S. where women generally exhibit higher levels of concern and risk perception regarding climate change than men, despite scoring lower on tests of scientific knowledge and expressing greater uncertainty about climate facts. 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Liberal Democrats rank it as the fourth most important issue, whereas conservative Republicans rank it as the least important of 28 issues. Regional differences are evident, with high priority in states like New York and Hawaii, and lower priority in states like Alabama and West Virginia. However, the broader issue of environmental protection is a higher priority for about half of registered voters.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000018#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Global warming is generally ranked as a lower priority for American voters compared to more immediate concerns. In a Pew Research Center poll, 46% of Americans viewed climate change as a top priority, while 73% prioritized terrorism, 68% healthcare costs, and 67% social security. Among 28 issues influencing the 2018 Congressional vote, global warming ranked 15th in importance.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000018#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Political ideology strongly dictates the importance of global warming to voters. For liberal Democrats, it is the fourth most important issue for voting decisions, whereas for conservative Republicans, it is the least important of 28 issues. This is reflected in Pew Research data showing 68% of Democrats and 18% of Republicans view it as a top policy priority.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000018#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Geographic location and exposure to climate-related events influence voting priorities. High rankings are found in Washington DC (8th), Hawaii (9th), New York (11th), and California (13th). In contrast, it is ranked lower in Alabama, Kentucky, and West Virginia. Some red states, such as Alaska and Florida, hover around the national average due to local impacts like permafrost melting and sea level rise.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000018#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While global warming specifically may be ranked low, the broader category of environmental protection is a more significant priority, with approximately 50% of registered voters stating a candidate's position on protecting the environment is very important to their vote.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000018#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","environmental protection","climate policy","renewable energy","sea level rise","extreme weather event"],"geography_discussed":["Alaska","Florida","Washington, D.C.","New York","Hawaii","California","Alabama","Kentucky","West Virginia"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","geographic analysis"]},{"id":"commyale-000027","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000027","title":"Even Americans Highly Concerned About Climate Change Dramatically Underestimate the Scientific Consensus","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"en","date_published":"2018-10-17","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/even-americans-highly-concerned-about-climate-change-dramatically-underestimate-the-scientific-consensus/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"Analysis of surveys involving over 8,000 U.S. adults reveals that most Americans, including those highly concerned about climate change, significantly underestimate the 97% scientific consensus on human-caused global warming. The study identifies that while pro-climate opinions can form through non-scientific routes like social norms, correcting the underestimation of scientific consensus can act as a 'gateway' to increase worry and support for climate policy.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000027#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"While 97% of climate scientists agree that human-caused global warming is occurring, most Americans underestimate this level of consensus, including those in the most concerned groups. The 'Alarmed' and 'Concerned' groups estimated the consensus at 84% and 73% respectively, while the 'Doubtful' and 'Dismissive' groups estimated it at 52% and 44%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000027#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Underestimation of the scientific consensus is attributed to three primary factors: the influence of non-scientific factors such as ideology and social circles, misinformation campaigns that falsely claim ongoing scientific debate, and a general lack of publicity regarding the consensus.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000027#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The 'Gateway Belief Model' suggests that increasing public awareness of the scientific consensus can lead to a chain reaction: improving consensus estimates increases the belief that climate change is human-caused, which increases worry and subsequently increases support for climate policy.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000027#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The research utilized data from the bi-annual Climate Change in the American Mind survey between 2013 and 2018, collecting responses from 5,752 U.S. adults who provided percentage estimates and 2,288 who responded 'Don’t know enough to say.'","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000027#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change communication","climate policy","climate change disinformation"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000116","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000116","title":"Americans are more worried about global warming but show signs of losing hope","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2018-10-04","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/americans-are-more-worried-about-global-warming-but-show-signs-of-losing-hope/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that while more than six in ten Americans are worried about global warming in 2018, feelings of hope have declined since 2010. Hope is identified as a key driver for individual and political action. Despite this, the report highlights strong public support for renewable energy research, carbon taxes, and climate education, alongside the growth of the clean energy workforce and institutional commitments to the Paris Climate Agreement.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000116#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Public worry about global warming has increased over time, with more than 60% of American adults reporting they are \"very\" or \"somewhat\" worried in 2018, compared to fewer than 50% in 2010.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000116#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Feelings of hope regarding global warming have declined since 2010, when approximately 44% of the U.S. population felt \"very\" or \"moderately\" hopeful. This decline in hope and increase in worry coincided with the Trump Administration from 2017 onward.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000116#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Hope is a significant predictor of constructive engagement; hopeful Americans are more likely to contact government officials, donate to environmental organizations, discuss global warming with family, and support policies such as regulating CO2 as a pollutant and funding renewable energy research.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000116#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is broad American support for specific climate policies: 85% support more research into renewable energy, 77% support regulating CO2 as a pollutant, 70% support strict CO2 limits on coal-fired power plants, and 68% support a carbon tax on fossil fuel companies.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000116#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The clean energy industry in the U.S. employs approximately 3.2 million people as of 2018, with the solar industry employing four times more workers than the coal industry and the energy efficiency industry employing twice as many as the entire fossil fuel industry.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000116#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","renewable energy","solar energy","wind power","carbon tax","greenhouse gas emissions","climate policy","Paris Agreement"],"geography_discussed":["Antarctic Peninsula"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]}]}