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While 65% of Americans express worry and 61% feel a personal responsibility to help, social engagement remains low, as 65% rarely or never discuss the issue with family and friends. A majority of respondents perceive global warming as currently harming people in the U.S. and affecting various extreme weather events, including extreme heat (75%) and wildfires (72%). Despite these concerns, 53% disagree that new technologies can solve the problem without significant individual lifestyle changes, and 55% believe individual actions make a difference.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000192#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A significant majority of Americans believe global warming is occurring, with those who believe it is happening outnumbering those who do not by more than 4 to 1 (69% vs 15%). When including those who 'lean' toward a yes answer, the total rises to 78%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000192#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Most Americans attribute global warming to human activity and recognize the scientific consensus on the issue; 60% believe it is mostly human-caused, and 58% understand that most scientists believe it is happening.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000192#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Emotional responses to global warming are predominantly negative or concerned, with 65% of Americans reporting they are at least \"somewhat worried.\" Other common emotions include interest (58%), sadness (44%), and disgust (44%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000192#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans perceive global warming as a current and future threat; 48% believe people in the U.S. are being harmed \"right now,\" and 46% report personally experiencing its effects. High levels of expected harm are attributed to plant and animal species (71%) and future generations (69%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000192#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a strong perception that global warming affects U.S. weather, with 64% of Americans agreeing. This includes a majority belief that it affects extreme heat (75%), wildfires (72%), droughts (72%), and flooding (71%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000192#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite personal concern, social engagement is limited: 65% of Americans rarely or never discuss global warming with family and friends, and only 17% hear people they know talk about it at least once a month.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000192#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of Americans feel a personal connection and responsibility toward the issue, with 64% stating it is personally important and 61% feeling a personal responsibility to help reduce global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000192#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans generally maintain a sense of agency, with 60% disagreeing that it is too late to act and 55% disagreeing that individual actions make no difference. Additionally, 53% disagree that technology alone can solve the problem without individual lifestyle changes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000192#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Consumer activism is practiced by a minority of the population; 29% of Americans have rewarded companies taking steps to reduce global warming by purchasing their products, and 25% have punished opposing companies by boycotting them in the last 12 months.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000192#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A small portion of the population (12%) has considered relocating their home specifically to avoid the impacts of global warming, such as heat waves, wildfires, or sea-level rise.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000192#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","extreme heat","wildfire","drought","flood","sea level rise","climate migration"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000031","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000031","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Public Perceptions of the Health Harms of Global Warming, Fall 2024","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2025-02-28","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/climate-change-in-the-american-mind-public-perceptions-of-the-health-harms-of-global-warming-fall-2024/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that an increasing number of Americans perceive global warming as a threat to public health, specifically identifying heat stroke, air pollution, and respiratory issues as growing risks. While 39% believe global warming harms the health of Americans generally, only 16% feel it harms their own health. There is growing recognition of disproportionate impacts on low-income people and people of color. Regarding energy, coal and nuclear power are viewed as the most harmful to health, though perceptions of wind and solar as harmful have slightly increased. Trust in first responders, primary care physicians, and climate scientists remains high as sources of health-related climate information.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000031#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Public perception that global warming harms the health of Americans has increased, though personal perceived risk remains lower. 39% of Americans believe the health of Americans is being harmed by global warming \"a great deal\" or \"a moderate amount,\" which is an 8 percentage point increase from 2014, while only 16% believe their own health is being harmed to the same extent.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000031#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans are increasingly identifying specific health problems likely to become more common in their communities if global warming is not addressed. The most anticipated harms include heat stroke (45%), air pollution (44%), asthma and/or other lung diseases (43%), and pollen-related allergies (41%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000031#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Awareness of the disproportionate impact of global warming on specific vulnerable groups has grown. 47% of Americans recognize that some groups are more likely than others to experience health harms, an increase of 13 points since 2014. Low-income people (18%) and people of color (6%) are among the most commonly identified groups.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000031#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Perceptions of the health impacts of different energy sources vary, with fossil fuels and nuclear energy viewed as more harmful than renewables. Coal is viewed as harmful by 65% of Americans, and nuclear energy by 53%. Natural gas is viewed as harmful by 38%, while wind (15%) and solar (12%) have seen small increases in perceived health harms.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000031#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A significant portion of the public believes federal agencies and health professionals should increase their efforts to protect people from climate-related health harms. 39% believe agencies such as the CDC, NIH, and FEMA should do more, and 24% believe doctors, nurses, and other health professionals should do more.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000031#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Trust in information sources regarding the health harms of global warming is highest among first responders, primary care physicians, and climate scientists. 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This worry extends to perceived harms to future generations (71%), plant and animal species (70%), and the world's poor (68%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000036#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans increasingly perceive global warming as a direct threat to U.S. weather and local environments. 66% believe it affects U.S. weather, and majorities link it to extreme heat (77%), wildfires (74%), and droughts (73%). Furthermore, 49% say they have personally experienced its effects, and 11% have considered moving to avoid impacts.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000036#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite personal importance and worry, social discussion of global warming remains low. 62% of Americans rarely or never discuss the topic with family and friends, although 65% state the issue is personally important to them.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000036#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","climate impact","extreme weather event","climate migration","climate change communication"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000039","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000039","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Politics & Policy, Fall 2024","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2025-01-30","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/climate-change-in-the-american-mind-politics-policy-fall-2024/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds broad support among U.S. registered voters for various climate policies, including methane limits, carbon dioxide regulation, and renewable energy expansion, though support levels vary significantly by political affiliation. While a majority support the Paris Climate Agreement and the Inflation Reduction Act (after reading a description), actual political advocacy and collective efficacy remain low.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000039#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of registered voters support several specific domestic climate policies: 74% support strict limits on methane emissions from oil and gas production, 73% support regulating carbon dioxide as a pollutant, and 67% support a carbon tax on fossil fuel companies if the revenue is used to reduce other taxes by an equal amount.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000039#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong cross-partisan support for climate justice policies, with 77% of registered voters supporting federal funding for energy efficiency in low-income communities and 75% supporting a national program to retrain fossil fuel workers for the renewable energy industry.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000039#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 60% of registered voters have heard at least 'a little' about the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), only 36% have heard 'a lot' or 'some' about it; however, 70% support the IRA after reading a brief description.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000039#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"International climate action sees mixed support: 73% of registered voters support U.S. participation in the Paris Climate Agreement, and majorities support providing aid to developing countries for mitigation (61%) and adaptation (58%), but only 46% support increasing tariffs on Chinese solar panels and electric vehicles if it raises costs for U.S. consumers.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000039#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Voters are divided on the economic impact of clean energy: 42% believe clean energy policies will improve economic growth and create jobs, while 35% believe they will reduce growth and cost jobs. A majority (55%) believe increasing clean energy production will create more new jobs than increasing fossil fuel production.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000039#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Most registered voters favor a transition in energy sources, with 71% stating the U.S. should use more renewable energy and 61% stating it should use fewer fossil fuels than it does today.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000039#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Direct political advocacy is low, with only 8% of registered voters having contacted government officials in the past year to urge action on global warming. 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While 59% prefer candidates who support climate action, only 1% rank it as their most important voting issue. There is strong bipartisan support for the proposed Foreign Pollution Fee Act (78%) and protecting workers from extreme heat (92%). However, actual political engagement remains low, with only 10% of voters having contacted government officials about global warming in the past year.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000208#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Global warming is a low priority for the majority of registered voters when deciding on candidates for the 2026 congressional elections. Only 1% of registered voters identified it as their most important voting issue, ranking it 17th out of 25 issues.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000208#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite its low rank as a primary voting issue, a majority of registered voters (59%) would prefer a candidate for public office who supports action on global warming over one who opposes it.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000208#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong, broad support for specific climate-friendly policies, including federal funding for soil restoration to absorb carbon (87%), renewable energy research (77%), and the regulation of carbon dioxide as a pollutant (74%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000208#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Registered voters show high support for protecting people from environmental hazards, with 92% supporting heat protection for workers and 80% supporting stricter industrial pollution enforcement in low-income communities and communities of color.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000208#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Foreign Pollution Fee Act, which would tax imports based on carbon emissions, has very low name recognition (2%) but high support (78%) after respondents read a description of the proposal.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000208#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is significant bipartisan support for the Paris Climate Agreement, with 77% of registered voters supporting U.S. participation and 64% opposing President Trump's decision to withdraw from it.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000208#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public opinion on energy production is split; while 75% support renewable energy on public land, support for fossil fuel extraction is lower, with 49% supporting offshore drilling and 33% supporting drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000208#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of registered voters (66%) believe the U.S. should increase its use of renewable energy, and 55% believe it should decrease its use of fossil fuels in the future.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000208#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Actual political advocacy for climate action is low: only 10% of registered voters contacted government officials to urge action on global warming in the past year, and only 2% are currently participating in a campaign to convince officials to act.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000208#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong support for climate education in schools, with 73% of registered voters agreeing that children should be taught about the causes, consequences, and solutions to global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000208#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["renewable energy","fossil fuel","carbon dioxide emissions","carbon sequestration","offshore wind power","solar energy","wind power","nuclear power","Paris Agreement","climate finance","environmental justice","climate education"],"geography_discussed":["People's Republic of China"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000211","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000211","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Politics & Policy","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2025","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2025/06/climate-change-american-mind-politics-policy-spring-2025c.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A survey of 915 registered U.S. voters in May 2025 reveals broad support for clean energy research, soil restoration, and the Paris Climate Agreement, though significant political polarization remains regarding the economic impact of the energy transition and the priority level of global warming. 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While 73% of respondents report knowing little to nothing about climate change, 86% believe it is happening after receiving a definition. There is strong public support for clean energy policies, including a 79% favorability rate for banning new coal plants and an 83% support rate for the government's 2060 net-zero commitment. However, a gap exists between personal concern (88%) and actual engagement, with very few respondents having taken political action to address the issue.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000214#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"When provided with a definition of climate change, 86% of Indonesians believe it is happening, and 65% attribute it primarily to human activities.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000214#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Indonesians correctly identify deforestation (90%), petrol/diesel vehicles (86%), and coal/gas power plants (77%) as causes of climate change, but frequently hold misconceptions, with 84% citing littering and 71% citing the ozone hole as causes. Additionally, 73% attribute it to \"God\u0002019s will (Kehendak Tuhan).\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000214#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public concern is high, with 83% of Indonesians worried about climate change and 77% believing it will harm people in Indonesia, though only 29% believe harm is occurring \"right now.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000214#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Indonesians strongly favor clean energy transitions, including 89% supporting 100% renewable electricity by 2040 and 79% favoring a ban on new coal plants and the closure of existing ones in favor of solar and wind.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000214#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Regarding biofuel production, 65% of Indonesians believe it should be increased by \"intensifying the use of existing farmland,\" while only 8% support cutting down more forests.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000214#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Among Indonesian Muslims, 79% support the use of Islamic charities—including zakat, infaq, sedekah, and wakaf—to fund the national transition to renewable energy.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000214#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite 88% of Indonesians stating that climate change is personally important, there is low active engagement; for example, only 13% have donated to an environmental group and only 4% have contacted a government official.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000214#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["greenhouse gas emissions","deforestation","renewable energy","solar energy","wind energy","geothermal energy","biofuel","coal-fired power station","Paris Agreement","Net-zero emissions","electric vehicle","biodiesel","climate finance","land use","peatland"],"geography_discussed":["Jakarta","Borneo"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000217","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000217","title":"Climate Change in the Indian Mind","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2025","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2025/08/climate-change-in-the-indian-mind-spring-2025.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A Spring 2025 survey of 2,164 Indian adults reveals high levels of concern and personal experience with global warming, with 90% of respondents worried and 89% reporting personal experience of its effects. While a majority believe global warming is human-caused and support a transition to renewable energy, significant knowledge gaps exist regarding specific causes, such as livestock emissions. The report also highlights severe vulnerability, with 64% of households requiring several months to recover from a severe flood and 30% having moved or considered moving due to weather-related disasters.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000217#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Public awareness of global warming in India is mixed; while 44% of adults know 'just a little' or have never heard of it, 96% believe global warming is happening after receiving a short definition.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000217#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of Indians attribute global warming to human activity (58%), though there are misconceptions about its causes: 84% incorrectly believe plastic pollution causes it, and 37% attribute it to 'Gods’ will'.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000217#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Personal experience and worry regarding climate change are very high, with 89% of respondents stating they have personally experienced the effects of global warming and 90% expressing worry about the issue.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000217#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong public support for the Indian government's goal of reaching net zero carbon pollution by 2070, with 86% of respondents favoring the commitment.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000217#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 84% favor replacing coal power plants with solar and wind energy, over half of the population fears this transition will lead to electricity outages (56%), unemployment (55%), or higher prices (54%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000217#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public willingness to engage in climate activism is high, with 73% stating they would participate in social demonstrations if asked by someone they respect, although only 16% actually did so in the past year.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000217#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Significant gaps exist in disaster warning systems, as 36% of Indians report they do not receive advance warnings for extreme weather events like heat waves, floods, or cyclones.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000217#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Economic and social vulnerability is acute, with 64% of households needing several months or more to recover from a severe flood and 43% reporting they have no friends or relatives to count on for help in trouble.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000217#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Climate-induced migration is a notable trend, with 30% of respondents having either already moved or considered moving due to weather-related disasters.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000217#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","carbon dioxide emissions","Net-zero emissions","renewable energy","solar energy","wind energy","coal power","air pollution","extreme weather event","heat wave","flood","drought","tropical cyclone","climate migration","climate resilience","sustainable agriculture"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000218","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000218","title":"Climate Change in the Indian Mind","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2025","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2026/07/climate-change-in-the-indian-mind-winter-2025-2026b.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report reveals that while 50% of Indians have limited or no knowledge of global warming, 84% believe it is happening after receiving a definition, and 88% are worried about it. There is strong public support for transitioning from coal to renewable energy, with 82% favoring a ban on new coal plants and 86% supporting the national goal of net-zero carbon pollution by 2070. However, significant vulnerabilities persist, as 66% of respondents experience daily electricity disruptions and 43% lacked sufficient clean drinking water at least once in the past year.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000218#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Indians express high levels of concern regarding local environmental hazards, with 77% worried about air pollution and severe heat waves, 76% about droughts and water shortages, 73% about severe cyclones, 72% about cloud bursts and severe rainfall, 67% about severe floods, and 60% about landslides.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000218#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Household resilience to extreme weather is low; 81% of Indians state it would take several months or more to recover from a severe drought, and 74% say the same for a severe flood. Additionally, 28% have either moved or considered moving due to weather-related disasters.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000218#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a gap between general awareness and belief in global warming: 50% of Indians report knowing 'just a little' or having 'never heard' of global warming, yet 84% believe it is happening once provided with a short definition. 54% attribute global warming primarily to human activities.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000218#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Risk perceptions are high, with 88% of Indians worried about global warming and 92% stating the issue is personally important. Most believe it will harm future generations (85%), people in India (84%), and themselves and their families (77%), with 57% believing Indians are already being harmed.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000218#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public opinion strongly favors renewable energy over fossil fuels. Solar (77%), wind (64%), and hydroelectric dams (56%) are viewed as clean, while oil (76%) and coal (68%) are seen as polluting. 62% believe the best path to a prosperous future is to leave most of India's coal in the ground.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000218#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is broad support for government climate action and specific energy policies: 78% believe the government should do more to address global warming, 86% favor the commitment to reach net-zero carbon pollution by 2070, and 82% support banning new coal power plants and replacing them with solar and wind energy.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000218#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Indians perceive the energy transition as a source of socio-economic benefit, with 56% believing it will increase jobs and 58% believing it will decrease air pollution. 87% believe the transition from coal to wind and solar would benefit people in India.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000218#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 80% of Indians follow environmental news and 79% discuss these issues with family and friends, media frequency is lower, with only 38% hearing about global warming in the media at least once a week.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000218#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"69% of Indians express a willingness to pay more for an electric vehicle to reduce travel costs and global warming, with 34% willing to pay up to 10% more.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000218#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Significant socio-economic challenges and infrastructure gaps exist: 66% experience daily electricity disruptions, 43% lacked enough clean drinking water for at least one day in the past year, and over half (61%) report that their income does not cover their needs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000218#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","air pollution","heat wave","drought","water scarcity","tropical cyclone","flood","landslide","renewable energy","solar energy","wind energy","coal","fossil fuel","natural gas","nuclear power","Net-zero emissions","carbon dioxide emissions","energy transition","electric vehicle","climate change adaptation","climate change mitigation"],"geography_discussed":["New Delhi"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000153","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000153","title":"Voters' Reasons to Reduce Global Warming","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2024-09-12","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/voters-reasons-to-reduce-gw/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that providing a better life for future generations remains the top motivation for U.S. voters to reduce global warming across all political groups. Since 2017, there has been a significant increase in voters citing the prevention of extreme weather and global poverty/starvation as primary motivators, while support for economic arguments (green jobs) and energy independence (foreign oil) has declined.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000153#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The most frequently cited reasons for reducing global warming among all U.S. registered voters are providing a better life for children and grandchildren (47%), preventing extreme weather events (37%), and preventing the destruction of most life on the planet (37%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000153#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Between 2017 and 2024, there were significant increases in voters selecting the prevention of extreme weather (+9 percentage points) and saving people from poverty and starvation (+6 percentage points) as top reasons. Conversely, reasons including dependence on foreign oil, protecting God's creation, and creating green jobs all saw significant declines of 6 to 7 percentage points.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000153#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Among conservative Republicans, the most common response was that the question was not applicable because global warming is not happening (37%), an increase of 10 percentage points since 2017. For those who did provide reasons, the top choices were providing a better life for future generations (27%), preventing extreme weather (21%), and saving plant and animal species from extinction (21%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000153#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The motivation to prevent extreme weather saw a particularly sharp increase among moderate/conservative Democrats, rising from 31% in 2017 to 51% in 2024.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000153#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change communication","extreme weather event","renewable energy","green job","biodiversity loss","energy independence","climate justice"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["comparative analysis","public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000042","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000042","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Beliefs & Attitudes, Spring 2024","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2024-07-16","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/climate-change-in-the-american-mind-beliefs-attitudes-spring-2024/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that a majority of Americans believe global warming is happening and is mostly human-caused, with significant numbers reporting personal experience with its effects and emotional distress. While many feel a personal responsibility to act, there is a notable gap in understanding the strength of the scientific consensus, and a majority rarely discuss the issue with family and friends.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000042#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 a ratio of approximately 5 to 1 (70% vs 13%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000042#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 59% of Americans recognize global warming as mostly human-caused, there is a significant lack of awareness regarding the scale of scientific agreement; only 21% know that more than 90% of climate scientists agree that human-caused global warming is happening.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000042#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Half of Americans (50%) report having personally experienced the effects of global warming, and 47% believe people in the United States are currently being harmed by it.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000042#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Global warming is linked to a range of emotional and mental health impacts: 64% of Americans are at least \"somewhat worried,\" and approximately 10% report symptoms of anxiety or depression specifically due to global warming over a two-week period.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000042#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans perceive global warming as affecting a wide array of environmental issues in the U.S., most notably extreme heat (74%), wildfires (73%), droughts (72%), and rising sea levels (70%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000042#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite 62% of Americans feeling a personal responsibility to reduce global warming, the issue is rarely discussed in social circles, with 66% saying they \"rarely\" or \"never\" discuss it with family and friends.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000042#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public perception of personal agency is split: 53% disagree that individual actions make no difference, and 50% disagree that new technologies can solve the problem without individuals making significant life changes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000042#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","extreme heat","wildfire","drought","sea level rise","climate change communication"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000066","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000066","title":"Understanding pro-climate voters in the United States","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2024-06-27","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/understanding-pro-climate-voters-in-the-united-states/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report identifies that 37% of registered U.S. voters are 'pro-climate voters'—those who view global warming as a very important voting issue and prefer candidates who support climate action. This group, estimated at nearly 60 million people, shows higher levels of social engagement regarding climate change and stronger support for the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) than other voters, although awareness of the IRA remains relatively low even among them.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000066#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Approximately 37% of registered voters in the U.S. are classified as pro-climate voters, which equates to nearly 60 million individuals based on Census Bureau data. This group is most prevalent among Liberal Democrats (70%), urban residents (47%), Moderate/Conservative Democrats (47%), those with a Bachelor’s degree or higher (45%), and Hispanics/Latinos (43%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000066#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Pro-climate voters exhibit significantly higher social engagement than other voters, including higher rates of discussing global warming (67% vs 19%), hearing about it in the media monthly (66% vs 48%), and believing climate action is important to family and friends (66% vs 29%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000066#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 97% of pro-climate voters support the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) after reading a description of it, only 47% of this group reported having heard 'some' or 'a lot' about the law prior to the description.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000066#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a distinct segment of the electorate—25% of registered voters—who prefer a candidate who supports climate action despite not ranking global warming as a 'very important' voting issue.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000066#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Pro-climate voters demonstrate a higher likelihood of participating in the November 2024 presidential election, with 89% stating they are 'very likely' to vote, compared to 82% of other voters.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000066#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","climate policy","Inflation Reduction Act of 2022","renewable energy","electric vehicle"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000055","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000055","title":"Understanding Pro-Climate Voters","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2024-06-27","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/understanding-pro-climate-voters/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report identifies that 37% of registered U.S. voters are \"pro-climate voters\"—those who view global warming as a very important voting issue and prefer candidates who support climate action. While this group is more likely to discuss climate change and support the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) than other voters, only 47% of them are familiar with the IRA. The analysis suggests that these voters, numbering nearly 60 million, could be decisive in the 2024 election, particularly as they show a higher likelihood of voting than other registered voters.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000055#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Approximately 37% of registered voters in the U.S. are classified as \"pro-climate voters,\" which equates to nearly 60 million individuals based on Census Bureau data of over 161 million registered voters. An additional 25% of registered voters prefer candidates who support climate action despite not ranking global warming as a \"very important\" voting issue.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000055#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Pro-climate voters are most prevalent among Liberal Democrats (70%), urban residents (47%), Moderate/Conservative Democrats (47%), individuals with a Bachelor’s degree or higher (45%), and Hispanics/Latinos (43%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000055#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Pro-climate voters exhibit significantly higher levels of social engagement regarding climate change than other voters, including higher rates of discussing global warming (67% vs 19%) and hearing about it in the media at least once per month (66% vs 48%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000055#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Awareness of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is relatively low even among pro-climate voters, with only 47% saying they have heard \"some\" or \"a lot\" about it. However, after reading a description of the law, 97% of pro-climate voters supported it, compared to 61% of other voters.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000055#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Pro-climate voters demonstrate a higher likelihood of participating in the November 2024 presidential election, with 89% stating they are \"very likely\" to vote and 7% \"somewhat likely,\" compared to 82% \"very likely\" and 9% \"somewhat likely\" for other voters.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000055#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","Inflation Reduction Act of 2022","renewable energy","electric vehicle","energy efficiency","climate policy"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","demographic analysis"]},{"id":"commgmu-000017","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000017","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Politics & Policy, Spring 2024","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2024-06-12","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/climate-change-in-the-american-mind-politics-policy-spring-2024/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A survey of 896 registered U.S. voters conducted in Spring 2024 reveals that while 62% prefer candidates who support action on global warming, it remains a lower-ranked priority for the 2024 election, with only 39% considering it 'very important'. There is broad cross-partisan support for climate justice initiatives, such as green spaces in low-income communities (86%), and corporate climate disclosure (79%). However, significant political polarization persists regarding the economic impact of clean energy and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, with strong support from Democrats and substantial opposition or skepticism from conservative Republicans. Despite these views, actual political engagement remains low, though a minority of voters express willingness to participate in campaigns or non-violent civil disobedience.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000017#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Global warming is a secondary priority for the 2024 presidential election; 39% of registered voters say it is \"very important\" to their vote, ranking it 19th out of 28 issues. When asked to choose a single most important issue, only 3% selected global warming, placing it 12th overall.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000017#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong general support for specific climate and energy policies, including a national training program for fossil fuel workers to move into renewables (77%), tax rebates for energy-efficient vehicles or solar panels (77%), and transitioning the U.S. economy to 100% clean energy by 2050 (66%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000017#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Registered voters show high levels of support for climate justice and corporate transparency. This includes creating more parks and green spaces in low-income communities and communities of color (86%), strengthening industrial pollution limits in those same areas (80%), and requiring publicly traded companies to disclose their carbon pollution (79%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000017#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) has limited name recognition, with 39% of voters having heard \"a lot\" or \"some\" about it. However, 74% of voters support the IRA after reading a brief description, though only 45% believe it will help the U.S. economy and jobs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000017#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public opinion on the economic impact of clean energy is polarized. While 50% of voters believe clean energy policies will improve economic growth and create jobs, 28% believe they will reduce growth and cost jobs. 61% believe clean energy production will create more new jobs than increasing fossil fuel production.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000017#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a significant gap between stated willingness to act and actual behavior. While 54% would sign a petition if asked by someone they respect, only 20% have signed one in the past year. Similarly, 32% would volunteer or donate if asked, but only 7% have volunteered and 16% have donated in the past year.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000017#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Very few registered voters (15%) believe the U.S. government is responding well to global warming, a sentiment shared across all political affiliations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000017#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","renewable energy","solar energy","wind energy","electric vehicle","nuclear power","climate justice","carbon dioxide emissions","Inflation Reduction Act of 2022","fossil fuel","energy transition","climate policy","environmental protection"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"cliint-000038","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/cliint-000038","title":"MEMO: Wisconsin Voters Support Litigation to Make Polluters Pay","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Integrity","organization":"center-for-climate-integrity"},"document_type":"briefing","language":"en","date_published":"2024-06","source_url":"https://climateintegrity.org/uploads/media/DFP_x_CCI_Wisconsin_MPP_Memo.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A June 2024 survey of 802 likely voters in Wisconsin reveals that 63% of respondents believe taxpayers face increased costs due to climate change and 63% support litigation against major oil and gas companies to recover these costs. A significant majority (81%) believe oil and gas companies should be responsible for at least some portion of the state's future climate costs, with 47% stating they should be responsible for all or most of them.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliint-000038#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of Wisconsin likely voters believe that climate change increases costs for taxpayers due to extreme weather events, with 63% identifying with this view. This includes 82% of Democrats, 59% of Independents, and 49% of Republicans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliint-000038#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is broad consensus among Wisconsin voters that major oil and gas companies should bear financial responsibility for future climate costs in the state: 81% believe they should be responsible for at least some portion, and 47% believe they should be responsible for all or most of those costs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliint-000038#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Wisconsin voters show strong support for litigation against oil and gas companies—specifically naming ExxonMobil, Chevron, BP, and Shell—to make them pay their fair share of climate costs, with 63% overall support. This support is highest among Democrats (92%) and Independents (56%), while Republicans are split (45% support, 51% oppose).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliint-000038#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A significant portion of voters believe that individual taxpayers should not be held responsible for any climate costs within Wisconsin, with 35% of respondents stating this.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliint-000038#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate finance","climate change adaptation","petroleum industry"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000084","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000084","title":"Ask an Expert","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2024-04-16","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/ask-an-expert/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"Based on Fall 2023 survey data, the report finds that while most Americans are most interested in climate solutions, those less worried about climate change prioritize evidence and causes. The findings suggest that tailored communication strategies—focusing on solutions for the 'Alarmed' and 'Concerned' and on scientific consensus for the 'Doubtful' and 'Dismissive'—can better support public understanding and action.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000084#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Among the general U.S. population, the most sought-after information from experts concerns solutions to global warming (44%), followed by evidence of its occurrence (20%) and its causes (18%), while only 11% prioritize impacts.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000084#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Interest in climate topics varies significantly by political and demographic groups: liberal Democrats, those with a Bachelor's degree or higher, and urban residents are most likely to ask about solutions, whereas conservative Republicans, rural residents, and those with high school or less education are more likely to ask about evidence.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000084#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Using the 'Six Americas' framework, the report shows a clear divide: the 'Alarmed' (82%) and 'Concerned' (53%) primarily seek solutions, while the 'Dismissive', 'Doubtful', 'Disengaged', and 'Cautious' segments are more interested in evidence and causes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000084#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Specific high-priority questions differ by audience: the 'Alarmed' and 'Concerned' most often ask if there is still time to reduce global warming, while the 'Dismissive' most frequently ask if global warming is a hoax.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000084#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The report recommends tailored communication strategies: providing solutions and individual actions for worried audiences, and using 'inoculation' strategies to debunk misconceptions and emphasize scientific consensus for less worried audiences to counteract misinformation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000084#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change communication","climate change disinformation","clean energy","climate policy"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000072","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000072","title":"What do Americans want to know about climate change?","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2024-04-15","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/what-do-americans-want-to-know-about-climate-change/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"Based on a Fall 2023 survey of 1,033 U.S. adults, the report finds that while Americans are generally interested in climate change, their information needs vary significantly by their prior beliefs. 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Liberal Democrats (71%), moderate/conservative Democrats (59%), urban residents (53%), and those with a Bachelor's degree or higher (55%) are most likely to ask about solutions. Conversely, conservative Republicans (37%), rural residents (28%), and those with high school education or less (27%) are most likely to ask about evidence.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000072#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Using the 'Six Americas' framework, the report finds that the 'Alarmed' (82%) and 'Concerned' (53%) segments primarily seek solutions. 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The 'Dismissive' most frequently ask if global warming is a hoax (30%), while the 'Doubtful' and 'Cautious' focus on how scientists know global warming is caused by human activities rather than natural changes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000072#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The report suggests tailored communication strategies: providing information on clean energy and voting for the worried, and using 'inoculation' strategies (debunking misconceptions) and scientific consensus data to reach the 'Cautious' and 'Doubtful' groups to counteract misinformation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000072#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change communication","climate change disinformation","clean energy","climate policy"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"cliint-000049","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/cliint-000049","title":"MEMO: Los Angeles County Voters Support Polluters Pay Litigation Summary","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Integrity","organization":"center-for-climate-integrity"},"document_type":"briefing","language":"en","date_published":"2024-04-02","source_url":"https://climateintegrity.org/uploads/media/LACountyPollingMemo2024.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A survey of 500 likely voters in Los Angeles County reveals strong public support for 'polluters pay' litigation, with 74% of respondents supporting lawsuits against major oil and gas companies to cover climate costs. The data shows that 69% of voters believe taxpayers face increased costs due to climate change, and 87% believe oil and gas companies should be responsible for some portion of these costs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliint-000049#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of likely voters in Los Angeles County believe that climate change increases the financial burden on taxpayers due to extreme weather events, a view shared by 69% of respondents, including 50% of Republicans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliint-000049#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is broad consensus that major oil and gas companies should bear financial responsibility for future climate costs in Los Angeles County: 87% of voters believe they should be responsible for some portion, and 63% believe they should be responsible for all or most of the costs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliint-000049#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Voters generally oppose the idea that individual taxpayers should carry the primary burden for climate costs, with 33% stating taxpayers should not be responsible for any costs and 49% stating they should only be responsible for some.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliint-000049#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong overall support (74%) for litigation against oil and gas companies such as Shell, BP, Chevron, and ExxonMobil to recover climate costs, with particularly high support among Democrats (85%) and Independents (69%), while Republicans remain split (46% support, 48% opposed).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliint-000049#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate finance","climate change adaptation"],"geography_discussed":["California"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000162","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000162","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":"2024-03","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/climate-change-american-mind-politics-policy-spring-2024.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A survey of 896 registered U.S. voters in Spring 2024 reveals broad support for clean energy policies and climate justice, though global warming remains a lower-ranked voting priority overall compared to the economy. While 62% of voters prefer candidates who support climate action, there is a sharp partisan divide in how important the issue is for the 2024 election. Majorities support transitioning to 100% clean energy by 2050 and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, but few believe the U.S. government is currently responding well to the crisis.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000162#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Global warming is a low-priority voting issue for the general public, ranking 19th out of 28 issues in terms of being 'very important' to the 2024 presidential election, with only 3% of registered voters identifying it as their most important issue.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000162#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong general preference for candidates who support climate action, with 62% of registered voters preferring such candidates, though this is heavily split by party: 97% of liberal Democrats versus 17% of conservative Republicans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000162#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Registered voters show high support for specific carbon-reduction policies, including federal funding for soil carbon sequestration (86%), training for fossil fuel workers to move into renewables (77%), and tax rebates for energy-efficient vehicles or solar panels (77%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000162#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of voters (66%) support transitioning the U.S. economy to 100% clean energy by 2050, and 79% support generating renewable energy on public land.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000162#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is broad support for climate justice initiatives, with 86% favoring more green spaces in low-income communities and communities of color, and 80% supporting stricter enforcement of industrial pollution limits in those same areas.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000162#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 74% of registered voters support the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 after reading a description, only 39% have heard 'a lot' or 'some' about the law, and only 33% believe it will help them personally.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000162#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Voters are divided on the economic impact of clean energy: 50% believe clean energy policies will improve economic growth and jobs, while 28% believe they will reduce growth and cost jobs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000162#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a widespread perception that the U.S. government is failing to address global warming, with only 15% of registered voters believing the government is responding well.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000162#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite a willingness to take action if asked—such as 54% who would sign a petition—actual political engagement is low, with only 11% having contacted government officials about global warming in the past year.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000162#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Collective efficacy is moderate, with 49% of registered voters feeling at least moderately confident that citizens working together can influence federal government action on global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000162#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","clean energy","renewable energy","carbon dioxide emissions","Inflation Reduction Act of 2022","climate justice","nuclear power","carbon sequestration","fossil fuel industry"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","political analysis"]}]}