{"query_echo":{"q":"","filters":{"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},"warnings":[]},"total":{"value":396,"relation":"eq"},"page":20,"page_size":20,"self":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/api/v1/search?analysis_type=public+opinion+survey&page=20","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-000166","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000166","title":"climate change in the coloradan mind","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":null,"source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2016/02/2013_09_Climate-Change-in-the-Coloradan-Mind.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that 70% of Coloradans believe global warming is happening, though only 48% attribute it primarily to human activities. While 59% are worried about global warming and 73% consider it personally important, there is significant uncertainty regarding scientific consensus, with 50% believing there is \"a lot of disagreement among scientists\". Residents have observed increased severity in wildfires (75%) and droughts (72%) within the state. There is broad support for clean energy, including tax rebates for energy-efficient vehicles or solar panels (79%) and renewable energy mandates for utilities (67%). Most respondents (69%) believe the U.S. should reduce greenhouse gas emissions regardless of other countries' actions. Individual engagement varies, with 51% rewarding climate-friendly companies through purchases and 39% punishing opposing companies by boycotting them.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000166#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of Coloradans believe global warming is occurring, but they are divided on its cause and the level of scientific agreement. While 70% believe it is happening, only 48% believe it is \"caused mostly by human activities\". Furthermore, 50% believe that \"there is a lot of disagreement among scientists\" regarding the reality of global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000166#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Coloradans perceive an increase in the severity of specific extreme weather events in their state, particularly wildfires and droughts. 75% of respondents state that \"wildfires have become more severe in their state\" and 72% believe \"droughts in the state have become more severe over the past several years\".","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000166#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is significant public support for the transition to clean energy and the implementation of green incentives. 79% of Coloradans support \"tax rebates for people who purchase energy-efficient vehicles or solar panels\", and 67% support requiring electric utilities to produce at least 20% of their electricity from renewable sources, even with a cost increase of $100 per year for the average household.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000166#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Coloradans generally believe the United States should lead global efforts to reduce emissions. 69% state the U.S. should \"reduce greenhouse gas emissions regardless of what other countries do\", and 67% believe the U.S. should make a medium- or large-scale effort to reduce global warming even if there are \"significant economic costs\".","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000166#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While many Coloradans believe individual and collective actions are effective, they are pessimistic about the likelihood of successful global action. Only 7% believe that \"humans can reduce global warming and we are going to do so successfully\", while a plurality (43%) feel it is \"unclear at this point whether we will do whats needed\".","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000166#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Consumer behavior is being used as a tool to influence corporate climate policy. In the previous 12 months, 51% of Coloradans \"have rewarded companies that are taking steps to reduce global warming by buying their products\", and 39% have \"punished companies that are opposing steps to reduce global warming by not buying their products\".","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000166#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","greenhouse gas emissions","renewable energy","solar energy","wind power","wildfire","drought","hydraulic fracturing","climate policy"],"geography_discussed":["United States"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000167","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000167","title":"Climate Change in the Ohioan Mind","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":null,"source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2016/02/2013_09_Climate-Change-in-the-Ohioan-Mind.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 Ohioans believe global warming is happening and support clean energy transitions, there is significant uncertainty regarding scientific consensus and the likelihood of successful collective action. A large portion of the population perceives increased flooding and heat waves in the state and believes that corporations, citizens, and government officials should all do more to address the issue.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000167#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of Ohioans believe global warming is occurring, though there is a notable gap in understanding scientific consensus. While 70% believe it is happening, 49% believe \"there is a lot of disagreement among scientists\" regarding its reality, compared to 43% who believe most scientists agree it is happening.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000167#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public perception of climate impacts in Ohio is characterized by observed increases in flooding and heat waves. 54% of residents state that flooding of rivers or lakes has become more severe in the state over recent years, and 44% believe heat waves have become more severe.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000167#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Ohioans generally view global warming as a threat to others and future generations more than to themselves. While 70% believe it will cause moderate to great harm to future generations and plant and animal species, only 35% believe it will do at least a moderate amount of harm to them personally.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000167#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is broad support for government and corporate action, as well as a preference for the U.S. to lead in emissions reductions. 59% of Ohioans believe the United States should reduce greenhouse gas emissions \"regardless of what other countries do,\" and 69% believe corporations and industry should be doing more.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000167#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Support for clean energy is high, with 78% supporting tax rebates for energy-efficient vehicles or solar panels. Additionally, 43% believe that switching from fossil fuels to clean energy sources would \"increase economic growth and the number of jobs in the state.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000167#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Ohioans express skepticism about the ability or willingness of humanity to successfully reduce global warming. Only 7% believe that humans can reduce global warming and will do so successfully, while 32% believe that people are not willing to change their behavior to achieve it.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000167#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","greenhouse gas emissions","solar energy","wind power","hydraulic fracturing","climate impact","extreme weather event","flood","heat wave","drought","climate policy","economic growth"],"geography_discussed":["United States"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000168","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000168","title":"Climate Change in the Texan Mind","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":null,"source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2016/02/2013_09_Climate-Change-in-the-Texan-Mind.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 Texans believe global warming is happening, there is significant uncertainty regarding its causes and the level of scientific consensus. 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Approximately 72% believe it will cause moderate to great harm to plant and animal species, whereas only 40% believe it will do at least a moderate amount of harm to them personally.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000168#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong support in Texas for clean energy policies and the economic potential of a transition away from fossil fuels. 77% support tax rebates for energy-efficient vehicles or solar panels, and 43% believe switching to clean energy would \"increase economic growth and the number of jobs\" in the state.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000168#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Texans believe the United States should take a leadership role in reducing emissions. 55% state the U.S. should reduce greenhouse gas emissions \"regardless of what other countries do,\" and 66% support a medium- or large-scale effort even if it involves medium or large economic costs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000168#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Many Texans have observed increasing severity of extreme weather in their state and link these trends to global warming. 67% report that drought has become more severe, and among those who believe global warming is happening, 80% believe it has had at least a moderate influence on drought severity.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000168#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public trust in political figures regarding energy and climate issues varies, with President Obama and Governor Rick Perry both viewed as believable by half or more of the population. 58% find President Obama very or somewhat believable, and 50% say the same for Governor Rick Perry.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000168#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","greenhouse gas emissions","clean energy","solar energy","wind energy","fossil fuel","drought","heat wave","wildfire","hydraulic fracturing","climate change communication"],"geography_discussed":["United States"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000169","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000169","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":null,"source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2016/02/2013_10_Climate-Change-in-the-American-Mind.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report presents survey data from 2013 across four US states, revealing that while majorities believe global warming is happening, there are significant regional differences in perceived causes, levels of worry, and understanding of scientific consensus. It highlights a general trend where respondents view global warming as a distant threat and believe corporations and individuals should take more responsibility than government officials.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000169#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Majorities in California, Colorado, Ohio, and Texas believe global warming is occurring, with the highest level of agreement in California at 79% and 70% in the other three states.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000169#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Perceptions of the cause of global warming vary by state; 58% of Californians attribute it mostly to human activities, compared to 49% of Ohioans, 48% of Coloradans, and 44% of Texans. In Texas, 31% believe it is caused mostly by natural changes in the environment.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000169#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Respondents generally perceive global warming as a distant threat, expressing higher concern for plant and animal species and future generations than for their own families or themselves. For example, only 14% to 19% of respondents across the four states believe global warming will cause a great deal of harm to them personally.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000169#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a significant gap in the understanding of scientific consensus outside of California; in Colorado, Ohio, and Texas, respondents are more likely to say scientists disagree than agree that global warming is happening, whereas 55% of Californians understand that scientists agree.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000169#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Across all four states, respondents believe that corporations, industry, and individuals should do more to address global warming than the government. In California, 53% specifically state that corporations and industry should be doing 'much more'.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000169#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is broad support for the United States reducing greenhouse gas emissions independently of other countries, with support ranging from 55% in Texas to 73% in California.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000169#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A large majority of residents in all four states support tax rebates for the purchase of solar panels or energy-efficient vehicles, with support levels between 77% in Texas and 81% in California.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000169#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Most respondents believe that transitioning from fossil fuels to clean energy would increase economic growth in their state, a sentiment most pronounced in California where 51% believe it would increase growth compared to 19% who believe it would decrease growth.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000169#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","greenhouse gas emissions","clean energy","fossil fuel","economic growth"],"geography_discussed":["United States"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000170","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000170","title":"Climate Change in the Columbus, Ohioan Mind","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":null,"source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2016/02/2013_10_Climate-Change-in-the-Columbus-Ohioan-Mind.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 Columbus residents believe global warming is happening and many are worried about it, there is significant uncertainty regarding scientific consensus and personal experience with its effects. A majority support clean energy transitions and believe the U.S. should reduce emissions regardless of other countries' actions, though they remain skeptical about humanity's collective will to successfully reduce global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000170#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of Columbus residents believe global warming is occurring, though views on its cause and scientific consensus are divided. While 70% believe it is happening, only 49% attribute it mostly to human activities, and 49% believe \"there is a lot of disagreement among scientists\" regarding its occurrence.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000170#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Residents generally view global warming as a personal concern, yet few feel they have experienced its effects firsthand. Approximately 69% consider the issue at least somewhat important personally and 56% are at least somewhat worried, but 51% report they have not personally experienced the effects of global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000170#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Those who believe global warming is happening anticipate severe local impacts over the next 50 years, particularly regarding heat and storms. High percentages expect more heat waves (91%), worse storms (88%), and increased health problems such as allergies and asthma (88%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000170#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is broad support for government and corporate action to address climate change, with a preference for U.S. leadership. Over half of respondents believe more should be done by Congress (61%), President Obama (57%), and local officials (57%), while 65% state the U.S. should reduce emissions \"regardless of whether other countries do the same.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000170#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Columbus residents show strong support for clean energy policies and perceive economic benefits in transitioning away from fossil fuels. 77% support tax rebates for energy-efficient vehicles or solar panels, and 47% believe switching to clean energy would \"increase economic growth and the number of jobs\" in the area.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000170#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While many residents engage in individual mitigation efforts and believe collective action is effective, there is deep skepticism about whether humanity will actually succeed. Only 5% believe humans can reduce global warming and \"will do so successfully,\" while 42% believe it is \"unclear at this point whether we will do what is needed.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000170#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","greenhouse gas emissions","solar energy","wind power","hydraulic fracturing","climate change communication","climate impact","heat wave","flood","drought","climate policy"],"geography_discussed":["Ohio","United States"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000171","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000171","title":"Climate Change in the San Franciscan Mind","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":null,"source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2016/02/2013_10_Climate-Change-in-the-San-Franciscan-Mind.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A 2013 survey of 700 San Francisco adults reveals high levels of belief in human-caused global warming (67%) and significant concern for its impacts. 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Other highly anticipated effects include more droughts and water shortages (91%), heat waves (89%), and declining wildlife (89%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000171#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong support for government action and clean energy policies. 87% support tax rebates for energy-efficient vehicles or solar panels, and 80% support requiring utilities to produce at least 20% of electricity from renewables, even if it increases household costs by $100 annually.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000171#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"San Franciscans believe the United States should lead in emission reductions independently. 75% state the U.S. should reduce greenhouse gas emissions regardless of the actions of other countries.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000171#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite believing in the efficacy of collective action, residents are pessimistic about the global outcome. Only 11% believe humans can and will successfully reduce global warming, while 52% are unsure if the necessary actions will be taken.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000171#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Compared to the general California population, San Franciscans are more likely to believe global warming is happening (87% vs 79%) and are more worried about it (77% vs 63%). However, Californians generally are more likely to believe climate change is currently affecting local heat waves, drought, and wildfires.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000171#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","greenhouse gas emissions","clean energy","renewable energy","solar energy","wind power","sea level rise","drought","heat wave","hydraulic fracturing","climate policy"],"geography_discussed":["California","United States"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","comparative analysis"]},{"id":"commyale-000215","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000215","title":"Climate Change in the British Mind","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":null,"source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2025/01/climate-change-british-mind-a.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A survey of 10,660 UK residents reveals high levels of climate change awareness, with 86% believing it is happening and 75% attributing it to human activity. While 80% of respondents express worry about climate change and 82% support renewable energy, personal risk perception is lower than concern for future generations. The report also details local environmental experiences, noting that 68% of respondents experienced at least one environmental problem in the past year, most notably severe storms and flooding.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000215#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A vast majority of the UK public believes climate change is occurring and is primarily caused by humans, with those who believe it is happening outnumbering those who do not by more than 14 to 1.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000215#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 80% of UK residents are at least \"somewhat worried\" about climate change, they perceive a greater threat to future generations (85%) than to themselves personally (56%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000215#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong public support for government prioritization of climate change and the adoption of renewable energy sources, including wind, solar, and biomass.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000215#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Two-thirds of UK residents reported experiencing an environmental problem in their local area in the 12 months prior to the survey, with severe storms (34%) and flooding (32%) being the most common.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000215#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The British public strongly links climate change to various environmental issues in the UK, particularly flooding (88%), severe storms (85%), and rising sea levels (80%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000215#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of the population (62%) believes they have personally experienced the effects of climate change.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000215#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["renewable energy","wind power","solar energy","biomass","Net-zero emissions","flood","sea level rise","air pollution","water pollution","extreme heat","water scarcity","drought","wildfire"],"geography_discussed":["England","Scotland","Wales","Northern Ireland"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000219","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000219","title":"Climate Change in the Indonesian Mind","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":null,"source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2023/09/climate-change-in-the-indonesian-mind-e.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 Indonesians are worried about global warming, deforestation, and forest fires, there is a significant lack of basic knowledge regarding the definition and causes of climate change. 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It finds overwhelming consensus that climate change is happening and human-caused, with high levels of personal worry and trust in scientists. There is strong public support for government climate action, including carbon tax spending on clean energy and transport, and a general belief that climate action will improve economic growth and quality of life. While many express willingness to take political and consumer actions, actual current participation in organized campaigns remains low.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000224#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"There is a very high level of consensus among the Irish public that climate change is occurring and is driven by human activity; 96% believe it is happening and 93% attribute it at least partially to human activities, with 60% stating it is \"mostly human caused\".","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000224#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A significant majority of the population is concerned about climate change, with 85% reporting they are worried and 37% describing themselves as \"very worried\".","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000224#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Perceptions of harm are high, particularly for others; 95% believe future generations, 94% believe people in developing countries, and 94% believe plant and animal species will be harmed \"a great deal\" or \"a moderate amount\". Regarding Ireland, 47% believe people are being harmed \"right now\".","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000224#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Scientists are the most trusted source of information on climate change (94%), followed by the EPA (89%) and educators (88%). Conversely, trust is lowest for online influencers, celebrities, or media personalities (24%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000224#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong support for government-led climate action, with 79% stating climate change should be a \"very high\" or \"high\" priority. Specific support is high for grants for efficient heating (96% total support) and electric vehicles (92% total support).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000224#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The public strongly supports using carbon tax revenues for specific purposes, most notably the development of new clean energy sources (95%) and transport infrastructure improvements (95%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000224#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Irish people generally view climate action as a benefit to the country, with 62% believing it will improve economic growth and create jobs, and 78% stating it will improve the quality of life in Ireland.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000224#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 90% believe Ireland has a responsibility to act on climate change, there is a disparity between willingness to act and current action; 55% would join a citizens' campaign to convince leaders to act, but only 3% are currently participating in one.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000224#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Consumer-based climate action is prevalent, with 57% having purchased goods from a company because it took action to reduce climate change in the past year, and 35% having chosen not to eat meat for environmental reasons.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000224#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["greenhouse gas emissions","carbon tax","renewable energy","electric vehicle","public transport","energy efficiency","agriculture","forestry","climate policy"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000234","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000234","title":"Hurricane Perceptions of Coastal Connecticut Residents","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":null,"source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2015/03/Coastal_Storm_Survey_Report_2015Mar20.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that most coastal Connecticut residents are ill-prepared for severe storms, often underestimating storm surge risks and lacking awareness of their specific evacuation zones. While many residents feel confident in their ability to stay safe, a significant portion would only evacuate if officially advised, and many cite financial or health barriers to doing so.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000234#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A large majority of coastal Connecticut residents are unaware of their official evacuation status, with 70% being \"either unsure or unaware that their home is in an evacuation zone\".","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000234#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a significant gap in evacuation likelihood based on official guidance for Category 2 hurricanes in Zone A: 58% would evacuate if advised by an official, compared to only 21% who would do so without official notice.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000234#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Residents generally misidentify the primary cause of death during hurricanes, with 70% attributing it to wind-related impacts and only 19% identifying storm surge.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000234#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Coastal residents tend to underestimate the actual damage caused by storms; 52% reported that damage from past storms exceeded their expectations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000234#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Evacuation rates during Superstorm Sandy varied by zone, with 27% of Zone A residents evacuating compared to 11% of Zone B residents.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000234#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Barriers to evacuation differ by zone: Zone A residents most frequently cite protecting their home or business (20%), while Zone B residents cite lack of money (24%) and poor health or disability (22%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000234#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Awareness of local evacuation maps is very low, with 74% of residents stating they have never seen one.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000234#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite low awareness of evacuation zones, residents' estimates of the likelihood of future hurricanes hitting the coast are generally accurate compared to statistical estimates.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000234#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 86% of residents who experienced a storm felt at least moderately prepared, only 32% have a disaster emergency plan known to all household members.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000234#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["hurricane","tropical cyclone","storm surge","coastal flood"],"geography_discussed":["World"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","behavioral analysis"]},{"id":"commyale-000260","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000260","title":"International Public Opinion on Climate Change","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":null,"source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2021/06/international-climate-opinion-february-2021d.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report analyzes international public opinion on climate change, finding widespread belief that it is happening and a general desire for increased government action, though levels of worry and perceived personal risk vary significantly by country.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000260#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"While a majority of respondents in 15 of the 31 surveyed countries and territories claim to have at least a moderate knowledge of climate change, there are significant disparities. Australia (78%) and Germany (77%) show the highest levels of knowledge, whereas Nigeria (28%) and Malaysia (20%) have the highest proportions of people who have never heard of it.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000260#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a global consensus that climate change is occurring, with the highest agreement in Costa Rica (94%), Brazil (92%), and Spain (92%), and the lowest in Indonesia (78%), Egypt (79%), and Saudi Arabia (79%). However, belief that it is primarily human-caused is less universal; only 13 countries saw a majority believe human activities are the main cause, with Spain (64%) and Italy (60%) leading and Indonesia (16%) trailing.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000260#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Worry and perceived risk vary by region. Mexico (94%), Costa Rica (92%), and Colombia (91%) report the highest levels of worry, while Egypt (50%) and Nigeria (58%) report the lowest. Personal risk perception is highest in Vietnam and Mexico (both 83%) and lowest in the Czech Republic (28%) and the Netherlands (31%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000260#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is broad international support for government prioritization of climate change and the Paris Climate Agreement. Support for the Paris agreement is highest in Costa Rica (96%) and lowest in the United States (74%). Mexico (91%), Colombia (89%), and Costa Rica (89%) are the most likely to believe climate change should be a high government priority.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000260#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public opinion favors a transition to renewable energy and away from fossil fuels, though the intensity varies. Support for increasing renewable energy is highest in Spain (91%), Costa Rica (90%), and Italy (90%). Support for reducing fossil fuel use is highest in Spain (76%) and the UK (75%), but a majority in Nigeria (54%) believe their country should increase fossil fuel use.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000260#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Using the 'Six Americas' framework, the report finds that the 'Alarmed' group—those who see climate change as an urgent threat and support strong policy—is the largest group in 21 of the 31 countries. This group is most prominent in Costa Rica (64%) and Colombia (63%). The 'Dismissive' group is small globally, peaking in the United States at 11%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000260#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["Paris Agreement","renewable energy","fossil fuel","climate policy","economic growth"],"geography_discussed":["Australia","Germany","Nigeria","Malaysia","Costa Rica","Brazil","Spain","Indonesia","Egypt","Saudi Arabia","Italy","Philippines","South Africa","Vietnam","United States","Netherlands","Mexico","Colombia","Czech Republic","Russia","Japan","United Kingdom","Canada","Ireland","France","Taiwan","Poland","Argentina","Turkey","Thailand"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000288","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000288","title":"Which Republicans are worried 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":null,"source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/republicans-worried-about-global-warming-data-tables.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The document provides a statistical breakdown of climate change attitudes among U.S. Republicans. It identifies that a minority of Republicans are 'Alarmed' (8%) or 'Concerned' (19%), and further analyzes this subgroup's demographics, risk perceptions, and policy support. Alarmed/Concerned Republicans show significantly higher support for clean energy transitions and carbon regulation compared to the general U.S. population, and they are more likely to be moderate in their political views and female than their non-concerned Republican peers.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000288#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Among U.S. Republicans, only 8% are categorized as 'Alarmed' and 19% as 'Concerned' regarding global warming, while 23% are 'Doubtful' and 21% are 'Dismissive'.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000288#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Republicans who are 'Alarmed' or 'Concerned' differ demographically from other Republicans: they are more likely to be female (57% vs 45%), identify as 'Moderate, middle of the road' (53% vs 26%), and are less likely to be 'Very conservative' (10% vs 28%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000288#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Alarmed and Concerned Republicans hold stronger beliefs about the risks of global warming than the general U.S. population, with 98% believing it will harm future generations and 91% believing it will harm people in the U.S.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000288#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Alarmed and Concerned Republicans show high support for specific climate policies, including funding renewable energy research (91%), providing tax rebates for energy-efficient vehicles or solar panels (87%), and regulating carbon dioxide as a pollutant (86%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000288#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of Alarmed and Concerned Republicans (78%) support transitioning the U.S. economy from fossil fuels to 100% clean energy by 2050, and 74% support a carbon tax on fossil fuel companies to reduce other taxes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000288#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate 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However, video gamers exhibit higher levels of worry, a stronger personal sense of responsibility, and a greater willingness to engage in political and consumer activism compared to the broader public. The report also highlights that a majority believe the gaming industry has a responsibility to reduce its carbon emissions and that the gaming community could collectively influence government and business actions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000295#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The beliefs of U.S. video gamers regarding global warming are nearly identical to the general U.S. population: 73% believe global warming is happening and 56% believe it is mostly human-caused.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000295#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Video gamers report higher levels of emotional distress and personal concern than the general U.S. population, with 70% expressing worry about global warming compared to 64% of all U.S. residents.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000295#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Video gamers show a higher propensity for climate-related activism than the general U.S. public, including greater willingness to sign petitions (59%), volunteer (49%), or engage in non-violent civil disobedience (38%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000295#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is significant support within the gaming community for industry accountability, with 56% stating the gaming industry should reduce its own carbon emissions and 45% believing the industry should be doing more to address global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000295#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Video gamers express confidence in the collective efficacy of the gaming community to influence local businesses (52%), corporations (52%), and various levels of government (48-50%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000295#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Exposure to climate content within gaming is relatively low, with only 22% of respondents seeing or hearing global warming content in games or streams in the last 12 months, though 13% took action based on that content.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000295#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"When seeking information on global warming, video gamers trust family and friends (69%) and climate scientists (69%) most, while political leaders (32%) and corporations (35%) are the least trusted.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000295#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","climate change communication","carbon dioxide emissions","clean energy"],"geography_discussed":["People's Republic of China","India","Brazil","England","Germany","Japan"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000297","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000297","title":"Who is most supportive of the Inflation Reduction Act?","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"fact sheet","language":"en","date_published":null,"source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/who-is-most-supportive-of-the-IRA-data-tables.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The document provides two data tables detailing public awareness and support for the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Support is highest among Liberal Democrats (97%) and lowest among Conservative Republicans (23%). Among demographic groups, the highest support levels are found among Black, non-Hispanic/Latino individuals and Gen Z/Millennials, both at 78%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000297#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Support for the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) varies significantly by political affiliation, with Liberal Democrats showing the highest support at 97% and Conservative Republicans showing the lowest at 23%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000297#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Among the demographic groups surveyed, Black, non-Hispanic/Latino individuals and Gen Z/Millennials report the highest levels of support for the IRA, both at 78%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000297#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Awareness of the IRA (having heard a lot/some) is highest among those with a Bachelor's degree or higher (50%) and Conservative Republicans (55%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000297#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["Inflation Reduction Act of 2022"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"reclfin-000758","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/reclfin-000758","title":"RENDRE LE MONDE INTELLIGIBLE POUR AGIR AUJOURD’HUI ET IMAGINER DEMAIN","publisher":{"name":"Reclaim Finance","organization":"reclaim-finance"},"document_type":"report","language":"fr","date_published":null,"source_url":"https://reclaimfinance.org/site/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Sondage-Label-ISR.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A survey of 1,026 French citizens reveals that 60% believe sustainable or ISR-labeled investments should not finance oil companies developing new fossil fuel fields, and 64% consider such financing to be a form of greenwashing.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"reclfin-000758#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of the French population opposes the inclusion of oil companies developing new fossil fuel projects in sustainable, green, or responsible investments, such as those with the ISR (Investissement Socialement Responsable) label. Specifically, 60% of respondents believe these investments should not finance such companies, with 29% being completely opposed.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"reclfin-000758#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Two-thirds of the surveyed population view the financing of fossil fuel projects through \"green\" investments as a form of greenwashing, which the document defines as using misleading ecological arguments to improve a corporate image. 29% of respondents believe this constitutes greenwashing \"completely.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"reclfin-000758#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Opposition to financing fossil fuel projects via green funds is higher among older populations and those with higher incomes. 71% of French people aged 50 and over support the exclusion of these companies, compared to 50% of those aged 18-49. Additionally, 69% of households earning at least 3,500€ per month support the exclusion, compared to 53% of those earning less.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"reclfin-000758#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Opposition to fossil fuel financing in green funds spans the political spectrum, though it is most pronounced among supporters of the Greens (73%) and Les Républicains (70%). Other groups showing opposition include the left (62%), the presidential majority (61%), the far-right (61%), and those with no partisan preference (57%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"reclfin-000758#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While younger generations are less likely to reject current ISR label criteria overall, they are more likely to identify the potential for greenwashing within those regulations. 71% of people under 35 and 68% of those aged 35-49 identify the possibility of greenwashing, compared to 60% of older generations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"reclfin-000758#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["sustainable finance","fossil fuel","greenwashing"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]}]}