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The report highlights strong support for methane regulation (64.5%) and a high sense of urgency (75.2%) regarding government action to reduce health risks associated with climate change, such as wildfires and heat waves. These sentiments are significantly more pronounced among 'progressive' voters and those who would consider voting for both the Liberal and NDP parties.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"capeca-000075#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A significant majority of Canadians prioritize climate change, with 65.4% viewing it as \"Important\" compared to 8.5% who view it as \"Not important\". This priority is even higher among Liberal/NDP swing voters, where 76.5% consider it important.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"capeca-000075#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong public support for implementing new standards to regulate methane emissions from the oil and gas sector, with 64.5% of Canadians supportive and 15.3% opposed. Support reaches 78.5% among NDP/Liberal swing voters.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"capeca-000075#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","wildfire","heat wave","public health","climate policy"],"geography_discussed":["Atlantic","Quebec","Ontario","Canadian Prairies","British Columbia"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000023","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000023","title":"Top Public Worries in the U.S.","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"en","date_published":"2025-09-18","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/top-public-worries-in-the-u-s/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report identifies government corruption, the cost of living, and the economy as the primary concerns for the general U.S. population, while global warming is a top priority only for the 'Alarmed' segment. It analyzes these worries across political ideologies and the 'Six Americas' framework, suggesting that climate communicators can broaden their appeal by linking climate action to these more prevalent economic and governance concerns.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000023#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The most prevalent worries for Americans overall are government corruption (54%), the cost of living (48%), and the economy (47%). Global warming is a significant concern for only 29% of the population.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000023#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public worries vary sharply by the 'Six Americas' segments: the Alarmed prioritize global warming (92%), government services, and democracy (82%); the Concerned prioritize the economy (56%), cost of living (54%), and government corruption (53%); while the Doubtful and Dismissive prioritize illegal immigration (47% and 59% respectively).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000023#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Political affiliation strongly influences worry levels: Liberal Democrats report high concern for democracy (81%) and government corruption (77%), while Conservative Republicans' only majority concern is illegal immigration (55%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000023#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Individuals identifying with the 'Make America Great Again' (MAGA) movement report lower levels of worry across almost all categories compared to the broader sample, except for crime and illegal immigration.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000023#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The authors suggest that climate communication can be more effective by connecting climate action to widespread concerns such as reducing energy costs, creating economic opportunities, and ensuring government accountability.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000023#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","climate change communication","climate resilience","energy costs","environmental policy"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000004","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000004","title":"Top Public Worries in the U.S.","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"en","date_published":"2025-09-15","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/top-public-worries-in-the-u-s/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"Based on a May 2025 survey of 1,040 adults, the report finds that government corruption (54%), the cost of living (48%), and the economy (47%) are the top worries for Americans. In contrast, only 29% of the general population is very worried about global warming. The study highlights deep polarization: the 'Alarmed' group is highly concerned about climate change (92%), while the 'Doubtful' and 'Dismissive' groups report 0% high concern. The report suggests that climate communicators can broaden appeal by connecting climate action to economic opportunities, energy costs, and government accountability.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000004#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The most prevalent high-level worries among Americans are government corruption, the cost of living, and the economy, with approximately half of the population reporting they are 'very worried' about each.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000004#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public concern regarding global warming is significantly lower than other top issues and is highly polarized across the 'Six Americas' segments: 92% of the 'Alarmed' are very worried, while 0% of the 'Doubtful' and 'Dismissive' groups express the same level of concern.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000004#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Worry levels vary by political affiliation, with Liberal Democrats showing the highest overall concern (81% for the state of democracy and 77% for government corruption), while Conservative Republicans are primarily worried about illegal immigration (55%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000004#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Individuals identifying with the 'Make America Great Again' (MAGA) movement generally report lower levels of worry across most categories, except for crime and illegal immigration, where they report higher worry than other respondents.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000004#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The report argues that climate communication can be more effective by framing climate action as a means to address broader public anxieties, such as reducing energy costs, creating economic opportunities, or ensuring the stability of federal government services.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000004#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","climate change communication","climate resilience","energy costs","environmental policy"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","segmentation analysis"]},{"id":"commgmu-000054","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000054","title":"Top News Sources for Global Warming’s Six Americas, 2021 to 2025","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"briefing","language":"en","date_published":"2025-09-09","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/top-news-sources-for-global-warmings-six-americas-2021-to-2025/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"Between March 2021 and May 2025, Americans increasingly shifted their primary news consumption from traditional TV toward online sources, particularly social media. This trend was most pronounced among the 'Concerned' and 'Alarmed' segments of the Six Americas framework. The report highlights the risk of climate misinformation on social media, noting a shift from denying climate change to denying the effectiveness of climate solutions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000054#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"As of May 2025, social media is the most important news source for Americans, used by 19% of the population, representing a 7 percentage point increase since March 2021. Conversely, local TV news saw a 4 point decrease, with 18% of Americans identifying it as their top source in 2025.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000054#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The 'Concerned' segment experienced the most significant shift in news consumption between 2021 and 2025: social media use as a primary source rose from 11% to 21%, while reliance on local TV news dropped from 26% to 16%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000054#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"In May 2025, the primary news sources for other Six Americas segments were: news websites or apps for the Alarmed (23%), local TV news for the Cautious (24%), and social media for both the Doubtful (22%) and the Dismissive (23%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000054#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The shift toward social media increases vulnerability to climate misinformation, which is evolving from outright denial of climate change to challenging the effectiveness of climate solutions—a tactic specifically targeting the 'Alarmed' and 'Concerned' groups.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000054#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change communication","climate change disinformation"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","audience segmentation"]},{"id":"commyale-000033","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000033","title":"Americans understand that global warming is increasing homeowners insurance","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2025-09-09","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/americans-understand-that-global-warming-is-increasing-homeowners-insurance/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A May 2025 survey of 1,040 U.S. adults found that while 82% of Americans believe homeowners insurance costs are increasing, only 48% attribute this rise to global warming. In contrast, 69% link the increases to disasters such as hurricanes, floods, and wildfires. Other highly cited drivers include inflation (70%) and insurance company profits (69%). A significant political divide exists regarding the role of global warming, with 71% of liberal Democrats and only 27-28% of Republicans acknowledging its contribution.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000033#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A vast majority of Americans perceive an increase in homeowners insurance costs, with 82% stating costs are rising and 66% specifying they are increasing \"a lot.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000033#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans identify several primary drivers for rising insurance costs, with inflation (70%), corporate profits (69%), and weather-related disasters (69%) being the most cited factors. Increased property values were cited by 63% of respondents.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000033#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a notable gap between the attribution of insurance costs to specific disasters versus global warming; 69% of Americans link costs to disasters, while only 48% link them to global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000033#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Political affiliation strongly influences the perception of global warming's role in insurance costs. While 71% of liberal Democrats and 61% of moderate/conservative Democrats see a link, only 27% of liberal/moderate Republicans and 28% of conservative Republicans do.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000033#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The perception gap regarding the link between global warming and insurance costs is most pronounced among Republicans, where more than twice as many people attribute costs to \"disasters\" (68%) than to \"global warming\" (27%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000033#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","extreme weather event","wildfire","flood","hurricane","climate change communication"],"geography_discussed":["California"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000061","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000061","title":"About half of Americans understand that global warming is increasing homeowners insurance costs","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"fact sheet","language":"en","date_published":"2025-09-08","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/about-half-of-americans-understand-that-global-warming-is-increasing-homeowners-insurance-costs/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A May 2025 survey of 1,040 U.S. adults found that while 82% believe homeowners insurance costs are increasing, only 48% attribute this rise to global warming. Other factors, including inflation (70%), corporate profits (69%), and weather-related disasters (69%), are more widely cited as contributors. A significant political divide exists: 71% of liberal Democrats and 61% of moderate/conservative Democrats link global warming to rising costs, compared to only 27% of liberal/moderate Republicans and 28% of conservative Republicans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000061#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A vast majority of Americans perceive a rise in homeowners insurance costs, with 82% stating costs are increasing and 66% specifying they are increasing \"a lot.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000061#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 48% of Americans believe global warming contributes to rising insurance costs, more people attribute the increases to other factors: inflation (70%), insurance company profits (69%), disasters such as hurricanes, floods, and wildfires (69%), and increased property values (63%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000061#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a sharp political divide regarding the role of global warming in insurance costs. Support for this link is high among Democrats (71% for liberal Democrats and 61% for moderate/conservative Democrats) but low among Republicans (27% for liberal/moderate Republicans and 28% for conservative Republicans).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000061#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A perception gap exists specifically among Republicans, who are more than twice as likely to attribute rising costs to \"disasters\" (68%) than to \"global warming\" (27%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000061#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","extreme weather event","wildfire","flood","hurricane"],"geography_discussed":["California"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000146","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000146","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Beliefs & Attitudes","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2025-09","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/climate-change-american-mind-beliefs-attitudes-fall-2025.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The Fall 2025 'Climate Change in the American Mind' report finds that 72% of Americans believe global warming is happening, with 58% attributing it primarily to human activities. While 64% of adults express worry about global warming, a significant majority (61%) underestimate the prevalence of this concern among the general public. The report highlights a high level of perceived risk, with majorities believing global warming will harm plant and animal species (69%) and future generations (68%). However, personal and social engagement remains relatively low, as 44% of respondents say they never discuss global warming with family and friends. Consumer activism is present but limited, with 31% of Americans reporting they have rewarded companies taking steps to reduce global warming through their purchases in the past year.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000146#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A strong majority of Americans believe global warming is occurring, with those who believe it is happening outnumbering those who do not by more than 5 to 1 (72% vs 13%). When those who are unsure are asked for a best guess, the total percentage who think it is happening or lean toward that position rises to 81%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000146#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Most Americans attribute global warming to human activity rather than natural causes, with 58% stating it is mostly human-caused compared to 29% who believe it is mostly caused by natural changes in the environment.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000146#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a general understanding of scientific consensus, as 57% of Americans recognize that most scientists believe global warming is happening, while 23% erroneously believe there is significant disagreement among scientists.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000146#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 64% of Americans are at least \"somewhat worried\" about global warming, there is a widespread misperception of this public sentiment; 61% of Americans underestimate the proportion of the population that is worried, and only 8% accurately estimate the percentage.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000146#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans perceive significant risks to various groups and the environment, with majorities believing global warming will harm plant and animal species (69%), future generations (68%), the world’s poor (64%), people in developing countries (62%), people in the United States (60%), and the health of Americans (59%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000146#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A significant portion of the population perceives immediate harm and personal impact, with 44% believing people in the U.S. are being harmed \"right now\" and 47% stating they have personally experienced the effects of global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000146#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans identify several extreme weather events and environmental issues in the U.S. as being affected by global warming, most notably extreme heat (74%), wildfires (72%), and droughts (72%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000146#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Personal and social engagement with the topic is relatively infrequent; 27% of Americans say they never think about global warming, and 44% say they never discuss it with family and friends.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000146#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Personal importance and responsibility are high, with 59% of Americans stating the issue is personally important to them and 59% feeling a personal responsibility to help reduce global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000146#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Consumer activism is practiced by a minority of the population, with 31% rewarding companies that reduce global warming by buying their products and 25% punishing opposing companies by boycotting them in the past 12 months.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000146#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","extreme heat","wildfire","drought","hurricane","air pollution","water pollution","flood","water scarcity","vector-borne disease"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000160","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000160","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":"2025-09","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/climate-change-american-mind-politics-policy-fall-2025.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 support various clean energy policies and prefer candidates who take action on global warming, the issue remains low in priority for most voters when deciding on congressional candidates. There is strong bipartisan support for policies like soil restoration and renewable energy research, but significant polarization exists regarding the transition from fossil fuels and the Paris Climate Agreement.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000160#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Global warming is a low priority for registered voters in the 2026 congressional elections; only 1% of voters identified it as their most important voting issue, ranking it 17th out of 25 issues.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000160#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of registered voters (59%) prefer candidates for public office who support action on global warming, though only 35% consider it a \"very important\" issue for their 2026 congressional vote.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000160#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is broad support for specific climate-friendly policies, with 87% supporting federal funding for soil restoration to store carbon and 77% supporting more research into renewable energy sources.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000160#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Registered voters show strong support for protecting people from environmental hazards, with 92% supporting requirements for companies to protect workers from dangerous heat and 80% supporting stronger industrial pollution limits in low-income communities and communities of color.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000160#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Foreign Pollution Fee Act has very low awareness (2%) among registered voters, but 78% support the proposal after reading a brief description of the bill.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000160#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Bipartisan support exists for the Paris Climate Agreement, with 77% of registered voters supporting U.S. participation and 64% opposing President Trump's decision to withdraw the U.S. from the agreement.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000160#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Voters are divided on the economic impact of clean energy policies: 49% believe they will improve economic growth and jobs, while 27% believe they will reduce growth and cost jobs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000160#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of registered voters (66%) believe the U.S. should use more renewable energy in the future, and 55% believe it should use fewer fossil fuels.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000160#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 33% of registered voters are willing to join a campaign to convince officials to take climate action, actual participation is low, with only 2% currently participating in such a campaign.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000160#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A large majority of registered voters (73%) believe schools should teach children about the causes, consequences, and potential solutions to global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000160#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["renewable energy","fossil fuel","carbon dioxide emissions","sustainable energy","offshore wind power","Paris Agreement","climate education","environmental justice","climate finance"],"geography_discussed":["People's Republic of China","Paris"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000189","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000189","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Beliefs & Attitudes","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2025-09","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2026/01/climate-change-american-mind-beliefs-attitudes-fall-2025.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The Fall 2025 report on 'Climate Change in the American Mind' reveals that 72% of Americans believe global warming is happening, with 58% attributing it primarily to human activity. While 64% express worry about global warming, a significant majority (61%) underestimate the prevalence of this concern among their fellow citizens. The report highlights a strong perception that global warming is currently affecting U.S. weather, particularly extreme heat (74%), wildfires (72%), and droughts (72%). Despite these beliefs, frequent discussion of the topic remains low, with 44% of adults stating they never discuss global warming with family and friends. Personal importance of the issue has declined to 59%, the lowest level in 10 years. Consumer activism is present but limited, with 31% rewarding climate-friendly companies and 26% punishing those opposing climate action over the past year.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000189#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A strong majority of Americans believe global warming is occurring and is primarily caused by humans. Specifically, 72% think global warming is happening, and 58% believe it is \"mostly human-caused,\" compared to 29% who attribute it to \"natural changes in the environment.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000189#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a significant gap between actual public worry and the perception of that worry. While 64% of Americans are at least \"somewhat worried\" about global warming, 61% of the population underestimate the proportion of other Americans who share this concern.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000189#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans perceive global warming as a current threat to the United States, with 44% believing people in the U.S. are being harmed \"right now\" and 47% reporting they have personally experienced its effects.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000189#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Global warming is widely seen as influencing extreme weather in the U.S., with the highest perceived impacts being extreme heat (74%), wildfires (72%), and droughts (72%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000189#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite personal concern, social engagement and frequent communication about global warming are low. Only 20% of Americans discuss the topic with family and friends at least a few times a month, and 44% say they \"never discuss global warming with family and friends.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000189#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Personal importance of global warming has reached a decade-low. Currently, 59% of Americans consider the issue \"extremely,\" \"very,\" or \"somewhat\" important to them personally, which is a 5 percentage point decrease from Spring 2025.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000189#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A minority of Americans have considered relocating their homes to avoid climate impacts, with 12% stating they have considered moving to avoid effects such as sea-level rise, flooding, heat waves, or wildfires.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000189#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Consumer activism is utilized by about one-third of the population. In the past 12 months, 31% of Americans bought products from companies taking steps to reduce global warming, and 26% avoided products from companies opposing such steps.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000189#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","extreme heat","wildfire","drought","hurricane","air pollution","flood","water scarcity","water pollution","vector-borne disease","climate migration"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"cliout-000028","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/cliout-000028","title":"People are supportive and proud of the UK’s move towards clean energy","publisher":{"name":"Climate Outreach","organization":"climate-outreach"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2025-08-14","source_url":"https://climateoutreach.org/btc/2025/report/chapter-6/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds widespread public support for clean energy in the UK, with high levels of acceptance for wind turbines and solar panels across the political spectrum. It notes that in Scotland and Wales, renewable energy projects generate national pride comparable to or exceeding that of the fossil fuel industry. The analysis suggests that 'stories of progress' are more compelling to the public than narratives of failure or radical change. While support for renewables is high, the document emphasizes that fossil fuel industries remain tied to national identity and history, and that the transition must account for job losses and the perceived value of the industrial past.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000028#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"There is broad cross-political support for clean energy infrastructure in the UK; specifically, 74% of those intending to vote Conservative and 74% of those intending to vote Reform \"like or don’t mind seeing wind turbines in the countryside.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000028#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"In Scotland and Wales, renewable energy is a significant source of national pride. In Scotland, 63% of people feel proud of the offshore wind industry, while in Wales, 61% are proud of renewable energy projects, a level of pride nearly equal to the 68% who are proud of their coal mining heritage.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000028#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Messaging focused on existing achievements is more effective than messaging focused on failure or radical overhaul. A \"Story of progress\" stating that renewables already power around 40% of Britain's electricity was found compelling by 67% of people, compared to 52% for a \"Story of failure\" and 54% for a \"Story of radical change.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000028#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public opposition to local renewable infrastructure is low. Only 15% of people dislike wind turbines in the countryside and 11% dislike roof-mounted solar panels. Furthermore, 92% of people feel positive or neutral about new onshore wind farms built on poor quality farmland near their home.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000028#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite support for renewables, fossil fuel industries remain linked to national identity and history. In Scotland and Wales, 29% and 26% of people respectively view the transition to renewables as a bad thing rather than a good thing, often due to concerns over job losses and the historical role of these industries.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000028#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["clean energy","onshore wind farm","energy transition","climate change communication","petroleum industry"],"geography_discussed":["Scotland","Wales","Doncaster","Norfolk","Swansea","North Cotswolds","Glasgow","Cemaes Bay"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","qualitative interview analysis","messaging test"]},{"id":"cliout-000124","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/cliout-000124","title":"5: Trust and leadership - Climate Outreach","publisher":{"name":"Climate Outreach","organization":"climate-outreach"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2025-08-14","source_url":"https://climateoutreach.org/btc/2025/report/chapter-5/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The document finds that while deep distrust in politicians and institutions affects how climate action is perceived, there remains enduring support among Brits for ambitious climate leadership. People value leaders who are credible, passionate, and empathetic, and who prioritize tangible local benefits and global collective action over a reliance on statistics. The report suggests that climate leadership should be grounded in local contexts and delivered by authentic messengers to overcome disillusionment.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000124#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"General societal distrust in politicians and businesses negatively influences how people interpret climate statistics and promises, leading to a perception of \"empty promises\" and a feeling that leaders are not representative of ordinary people.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000124#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite general distrust, there is enduring support for ambitious climate leadership; 62% of Brits believe leaders should maintain their climate promises even when implementation is difficult, while only 38% believe they should break promises to adapt.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000124#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public trust in climate messengers is driven by three main traits: credibility (e.g., 64% trust those with high-quality experience), passion (e.g., 52% trust those serious about the grave threat), and empathy (e.g., 57% trust those who understand the life of normal Britons). Conversely, membership in a protest or activist group makes people less trusting (37%) than more trusting (18%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000124#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Brits prioritize specific outcomes from climate leadership, with the highest importance placed on protecting animals and wildlife (86%), followed by developing new technologies (72%), reassuring young people about their futures (71%), and prioritizing British people and industries (70%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000124#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a tension regarding the UK's international role: 39% feel UK climate leadership is the right thing for the world, while 31% view it as a waste of time unless larger emitters like the US and China act. In Wales, 57% specifically feel the idea of the UK as a leader is outdated.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000124#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public perception of climate progress is hindered by a distrust of statistics; for example, while Brits underestimated the share of UK electricity from renewables at 38% (actual is 51%), focus group participants expressed skepticism that statistics can be \"tortured\" or \"bent\" to fit agendas.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000124#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Preferences for climate decision-making vary by region: in Scotland, 46% prefer decisions to come from Holyrood compared to 28% for Westminster, while in Wales, preference is split equally at 35% each for the Senedd and Westminster.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000124#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["renewable energy","climate finance","climate change communication","climate diplomacy"],"geography_discussed":["Scotland","Wales","England","People's Republic of China","United States","India","Brazil","Aberdeen","Brighton","Glasgow","Godalming"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","focus group analysis"]},{"id":"cliout-000130","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/cliout-000130","title":"People want to be consulted but don trust it will happen meaningfully","publisher":{"name":"Climate Outreach","organization":"climate-outreach"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2025-08-14","source_url":"https://climateoutreach.org/btc/2025/report/chapter-7/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that while a strong majority of Britons want to be consulted on local climate and energy projects, there is significant distrust that these consultations are meaningful, with many viewing them as 'tick-box exercises'. Barriers to engagement include a lack of trust in government sincerity and a feeling of being uninformed. The findings suggest a shift in preference toward online engagement over in-person methods and emphasize the need for transparent, personal, and multi-channel communication to build trust.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000130#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"There is a widespread perception among Britons that consultations by both national and local governments are insincere. Specifically, 49% of people believe that national government consultations are a 'tick-box exercise' where decisions have already been made, and 49% feel the same about local council consultations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000130#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Distrust in the consultation process is particularly high among 'Traditional Conservatives', with 71% viewing national government consultations as a 'tick-box exercise', compared to 48% for local council consultations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000130#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Barriers to participating in local energy project consultations include the belief that views will be ignored, a lack of technical knowledge, and a lack of prior relationship with the council. The top three reasons cited were: 'The council wouldn’t listen to my views anyway' (42%), 'I don’t know enough about energy projects' (41%), and 'I’ve never spoken to the council before' (28%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000130#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite distrust, there is strong support for local consultation on climate actions; 88% of people feel positive or neutral about being asked to participate in a community consultation regarding a local wind farm, while only 12% feel negatively.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000130#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Preferences for engagement methods have shifted, with online interaction now more preferred than in-person community engagement. 56% of people would probably or definitely share their opinion on a local energy project online, compared to 44% who would do so in-person.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000130#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","energy transition","climate policy","governance"],"geography_discussed":["Godalming","Suffolk","North Cotswolds"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","qualitative interviews"]},{"id":"cliout-000126","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/cliout-000126","title":"3. Climate and nature - Climate Outreach","publisher":{"name":"Climate Outreach","organization":"climate-outreach"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2025-08-12","source_url":"https://climateoutreach.org/btc/2025/report/chapter-3/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The document finds that while 74% of people in Britain consider climate change an important issue, their support for specific actions is heavily influenced by the language used. Framing climate action as 'protecting our environment' (59% support) is more effective than using technical terms like 'net zero' (43% support). There is a strong, unifying connection between climate change and nature, with 'harm to nature and wildlife' being the top concern for 41% of respondents. The report highlights that people across all socio-economic backgrounds are concerned, though many distance themselves from the topic due to immediate life pressures or the depressing nature of the subject. It recommends using tangible, local examples of progress and a holistic approach that links climate action with nature preservation to increase public engagement.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000126#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A significant majority of people in Britain are concerned about the environment, with 74% stating climate change is an important issue and 35% reporting they have done more to protect the environment over the past year.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000126#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The framing of climate action significantly impacts public support; general environmental protection is more popular than technical targets like net zero.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000126#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Even highly concerned groups, such as Progressive Activists, find messages more compelling when they avoid sector jargon in favor of language focused on societal prosperity.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000126#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Financial status does not determine level of concern, as those struggling financially are just as worried about climate change as others, although wealthier individuals are 12% more likely to think about it frequently.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000126#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The primary reason people avoid thinking about climate change is that it does not typically arise in their daily lives (40%), followed by a feeling of helplessness (24%) and the topic being too depressing (18%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000126#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Harm to nature and wildlife is the most prominent worry regarding climate change impacts over the next decade, cited by 41% of respondents as a top three concern.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000126#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is widespread respect for nature and a strong belief in the interdependence of humans and the natural world, with 83% finding the message that damaging nature damages humans to be convincing and relevant.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000126#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public priorities for government climate policy focus on food supply and farming (37%), wildlife support (27%), and affordability for the least well off (22%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000126#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","Net-zero emissions","fossil fuel","clean energy","just transition","climate change adaptation","climate change mitigation","biodiversity","environmental protection","climate change communication","climate policy"],"geography_discussed":["England","Scotland","Wales"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","focus group analysis","messaging test"]},{"id":"cliout-000003","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/cliout-000003","title":"Britain Talks Climate & Nature","publisher":{"name":"Climate Outreach","organization":"climate-outreach"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2025-08-07","source_url":"https://climateoutreach.org/btc/2025/report/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The 2025 Britain Talks Climate & Nature report, based on surveys of over 7,000 people and focus groups in England, Scotland, and Wales, examines public sentiment toward climate change and nature. It utilizes a segmentation model of British society to identify how different values influence perceptions of climate policy. The findings indicate that while there is broad concern for the environment and a preference for ambitious climate action, significant anxiety exists regarding the cost of policies and a lack of trust in institutions. The report argues that support for climate action increases when communication is clear, tangible, and focused on local community benefits.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000003#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Public sentiment shows a strong preference for ambitious climate action over a restrained approach, including among individuals facing financial difficulties.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000003#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is widespread concern regarding climate change and its effects on nature and agriculture, with a general understanding that extreme weather events are linked to climate change.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000003#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite general support for the planet, people express significant skepticism and worry regarding the costs of climate policies and their ability to save money.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000003#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public support for climate action is significantly enhanced when policies are communicated clearly and framed as tangible investments in local neighborhoods and communities.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliout-000003#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","energy transition","climate policy","climate change communication"],"geography_discussed":["England","Scotland","Wales"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","societal segmentation"]},{"id":"commgmu-000051","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000051","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Politics & Policy, Spring 2025","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2025-07-07","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/climate-change-in-the-american-mind-beliefs-attitudes-spring-2025/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A May 2025 survey of 1,040 American adults reveals that 69% believe global warming is happening and 60% attribute it to human causes. While 65% of respondents are at least 'somewhat worried' and many perceive risks to their local communities from extreme weather, 65% rarely or never discuss the issue with family and friends. The report also highlights a sense of personal agency, with 60% disagreeing that it is too late to act and 53% disagreeing that technology alone can solve the problem without individual life changes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000051#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of Americans recognize global warming as a human-caused phenomenon and acknowledge scientific consensus. Specifically, 60% believe it is mostly human-caused, while 58% understand that most scientists believe it is happening.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000051#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans report significant emotional distress and personal concern regarding global warming, with 65% stating they are at least \"somewhat worried\" and 29% being \"very worried.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000051#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a strong perception that global warming is already impacting the United States. 64% of Americans believe it is affecting U.S. weather, and 46% report they have personally experienced its effects.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000051#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans perceive high risks from various extreme weather events in the U.S., with the highest concerns relating to extreme heat (75%), wildfires (72%), droughts (72%), and flooding (71%). Additionally, 58% believe extreme weather poses a high or moderate risk to their own community over the next decade.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000051#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite personal concern, social discussion of global warming remains low; 65% of Americans rarely or never discuss the topic with friends and family, and only 37% hear about it in the media at least once a month.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000051#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of Americans maintain a sense of personal agency and responsibility. 60% disagree that it is too late to act, 55% disagree that individual actions make no difference, and 61% feel a personal responsibility to help reduce global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000051#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Most Americans do not believe technology is a substitute for individual behavioral changes, with 53% disagreeing that new technologies can solve global warming without people making big changes in their lives.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000051#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","extreme weather event","climate change communication","climate change adaptation","extreme heat","wildfire","drought","flood","sea level rise","hurricane","air pollution","water pollution","vector-borne disease"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000037","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000037","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Politics and Policy","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2025-06-17","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/climate-change-in-the-american-mind-politics-and-policy-spring-2025/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"Based on a May 2025 survey of 915 registered voters, the report finds broad bipartisan support for various clean energy policies, including renewable energy research (80%) and regulating carbon dioxide as a pollutant (75%). While 79% support U.S. participation in the Paris Climate Agreement, there is a significant gap in political advocacy, with only 8% of voters having contacted government officials about global warming in the past year. The report also highlights strong support for the proposed Foreign Pollution Fee Act (81% after reading a description) and the strengthening of pollution enforcement in disproportionately impacted communities (79%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000037#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"There is broad support among registered voters for several climate policies, including federal funding for soil carbon sequestration (88%), renewable energy research (80%), and regulating carbon dioxide as a pollutant (75%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000037#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A large majority of registered voters (79%) support strengthening the enforcement of industrial pollution limits in communities of color and low-income communities that are disproportionately affected by water and air pollution.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000037#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While only 3% of registered voters had previously heard of the Foreign Pollution Fee Act, 81% supported the proposal after reading a brief description of the bill, which would fee imports based on carbon pollution.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000037#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Bipartisan support exists for the Paris Climate Agreement, with 79% of registered voters supporting U.S. participation and 65% opposing President Trump's decision to withdraw the U.S. from the agreement.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000037#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Most registered voters favor a transition in energy sources, with 74% stating the U.S. should use more renewable energy and 57% stating it should use fewer fossil fuels in the future.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000037#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Actual political engagement is low; only 8% of registered voters contacted government officials in the past year to urge action on global warming, and 80% report that nobody has ever asked them to do so.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000037#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Registered voters identify several barriers to political advocacy, most notably the belief that contacting officials would not make a difference (67%) and a lack of identity as an activist (63%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000037#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong consensus (78%) that schools should provide children with education regarding the causes, consequences, and potential solutions for global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000037#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["Paris Agreement","clean energy","renewable energy","fossil fuel","climate education","carbon sequestration"],"geography_discussed":["Paris"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"reclfin-000676","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/reclfin-000676","title":"Les Français et les devoirs des entreprises","publisher":{"name":"Reclaim Finance","organization":"reclaim-finance"},"document_type":"report","language":"fr","date_published":"2025-06","source_url":"https://reclaimfinance.org/site/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/OpinionWay-pour-Reclaim-Finance-et-le-FCJE-Les-Francais-et-les-devoirs-des-entreprises-Juin-2025.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A June 2025 survey of 1,018 representative French adults shows overwhelming public support for corporate accountability. 86% agree that public authorities should enforce common transparency and prevention rules for companies, 81% believe multinationals should be responsible for the impacts of their subsidiaries and partners, and 90% support mandatory transition plans to limit global warming to 1.5°C.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"reclfin-000676#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A significant majority of the French population (86%) supports the implementation of common rules for companies of the same size to ensure transparency and prevent human, social, and environmental impacts, even if this imposes an additional burden on the companies.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"reclfin-000676#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"81% of respondents agree that multinational corporations should be held accountable for all human, social, and environmental impacts resulting from their own activities as well as those of their subsidiaries, partners, and subcontractors.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"reclfin-000676#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is very high consensus (90%) that multinationals should be required to implement transition plans to reduce CO2 emissions in line with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"reclfin-000676#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["carbon dioxide emissions","climate change","human rights","1.5 degree Celsius climate target"],"geography_discussed":["European Union"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000089","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000089","title":"Climate Impacts India","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2025-05-22","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/climate-impacts-india/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A survey of 10,751 adults in India conducted between December 2024 and February 2025 reveals that a majority of the population has personally experienced extreme weather events, such as severe heat waves (71%) and agricultural pests (60%), within the past year. 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