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While 64% of respondents express worry about global warming and 50% report personally experiencing its effects, there is a significant gap in understanding the scientific consensus, with only 21% aware that over 90% of climate scientists agree on human-caused warming. Americans conceptualize the issue primarily as environmental (77%) and scientific (68%). Despite 62% feeling a personal responsibility to help, social engagement remains low, with 66% rarely or never discussing the topic with family and friends.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000191#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 approximately 5 to 1.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000191#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While a majority of Americans (59%) believe global warming is mostly human-caused, only 21% are aware of the high level of scientific consensus, specifically that more than 90% of climate scientists hold this view.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000191#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Half of Americans report having personally experienced the effects of global warming, and 47% believe people in the United States are being harmed by it currently.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000191#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans perceive significant risks to various groups, with the highest concerns for plant and animal species (72%) and future generations (72%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000191#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of Americans believe global warming is affecting U.S. weather (66%), with specific concerns regarding extreme heat (74%), wildfires (73%), droughts (72%), and rising sea levels (70%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000191#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Emotional responses to global warming are prevalent, with 64% of Americans feeling at least 'somewhat worried' and 58% feeling 'interested'.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000191#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A small but significant portion of the population reports psychological distress, with over 10% experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression due to global warming in the two weeks prior to the survey.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000191#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Social engagement with the topic is low; 66% of Americans rarely or never discuss global warming with family and friends.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000191#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Personal importance and responsibility are high, with 67% stating the issue is personally important and 62% feeling a personal responsibility to help reduce global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000191#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The most cited primary reason for reducing global warming is to provide a better life for children and grandchildren (23%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000191#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Opinions on personal agency are split; 47% believe an individual's actions make no difference, while 53% disagree.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000191#insight-11","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans conceptualize global warming through multiple lenses, most prominently as an environmental issue (77%) and a scientific issue (68%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000191#insight-12","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","extreme heat","wildfire","drought","sea level rise","air pollution","flood","hurricane","water scarcity","water pollution","environmental policy"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000121","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000121","title":"Support for Climate Justice Across Global Warming’s Six Americas","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"briefing","language":"en","date_published":"2024-01-17","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/support-for-climate-justice-across-global-warmings-six-americas/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The briefing analyzes U.S. public opinion on climate justice using the 'Six Americas' framework. It finds that while awareness of the term 'climate justice' is low (34%), support for its goals increases significantly after the concept is explained, particularly among the 'Alarmed' and 'Concerned' segments. These groups are most likely to recognize that global warming disproportionately harms lower-income people and people of color, and are more likely to vote for candidates supporting climate justice. Conversely, the 'Doubtful' and 'Dismissive' segments show minimal recognition of climate injustice and low support for its goals.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000121#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Recognition of climate injustice varies significantly by audience segment; the 'Alarmed' and 'Concerned' groups are the most likely to believe global warming impacts people unequally. Specifically, 77% of the Alarmed and 61% of the Concerned believe global warming harms lower-income people more than wealthier people, compared to only 1% of the Dismissive. Regarding race, 61% of the Alarmed believe global warming harms people of color more than white people, and 64% believe a history of racist policies has increased this vulnerability.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000121#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a substantial gap between the general awareness of the term 'climate justice' and the support for its goals once defined. Only 34% of U.S. adults have heard of climate justice, but 53% support its goals after reading a definition. This trend is strongest among the Alarmed, where 88% support the goals despite only 49% having previously heard of the term.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000121#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Support for the political inclusion of harmed communities and for pro-climate justice candidates is highest among the Alarmed and Concerned. 73% of the Alarmed and 56% of the Concerned believe groups most harmed by global warming should play a key role in government decisions. In terms of voting, 43% of Americans overall are more likely to vote for a candidate supporting climate justice, with a +74 net likelihood among the Alarmed and +48 among the Concerned.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000121#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Recognition of gender-based climate injustice is very low across all segments. Only 13% of all Americans believe global warming harms women more than men, and only 30% of the Alarmed segment shares this view.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000121#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate justice","climate change communication","environmental racism","Loss and Damage Fund"],"geography_discussed":["Canada"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","audience segmentation"]},{"id":"commgmu-000092","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000092","title":"Support for climate justice across Global Warming’s Six Americas","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"en","date_published":"2024-01-16","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/support-climate-justice-across-global-warmings-six-americas/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report analyzes survey data from April 2023 to determine how different segments of the U.S. population perceive the unequal impacts of climate change. It finds that while awareness of the term 'climate justice' is low (34%), support for its goals increases to 53% once those goals are explained. Support is strongest among the 'Alarmed' and 'Concerned' segments, who are also most likely to recognize that climate change disproportionately harms lower-income people and people of color, though few respondents across all groups recognize a disproportionate harm to women.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000092#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Recognition of climate injustice is highest among the 'Alarmed' and 'Concerned' segments of the U.S. population. Specifically, 77% of the Alarmed and 61% of the Concerned believe global warming harms lower-income people more than wealthier people, compared to only 1% of the 'Dismissive' segment.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000092#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a significant gap between the awareness of the term 'climate justice' and the support for its goals. While only 34% of U.S. adults have heard of climate justice, 53% support its goals after learning about them. This trend is most pronounced among the Alarmed, where support reaches 88% despite only 49% having heard of the term.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000092#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of the 'Alarmed' segment recognizes the intersection of race and climate change, with 61% stating global warming harms people of color more than white people and 64% attributing this to a history of racist policies.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000092#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Perceptions of gender-based climate injustice are very low across all surveyed groups. Only 13% of all Americans believe global warming harms women more than men, and even within the Alarmed segment, this figure is only 30%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000092#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Support for climate justice influences voting preferences, with 43% of Americans overall more likely to vote for a candidate who supports climate justice compared to 21% who are less likely. The Alarmed and Concerned show the strongest positive net likelihood (+74 and +48 respectively).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000092#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate justice","environmental racism","climate change communication","Loss and Damage Fund"],"geography_discussed":["Canada"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000109","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000109","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Beliefs & Attitudes, Fall 2023","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2024-01-10","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/climate-change-in-the-american-mind-beliefs-attitudes-fall-2023/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A survey of 1,033 American adults in October 2023 shows that 72% believe global warming is happening, with 58% attributing it primarily to human causes. While 65% of respondents express worry about global warming and many identify specific local risks like power outages and extreme heat, a majority (65%) rarely or never discuss the topic with family and friends. Approximately 10% of respondents report symptoms of anxiety or depression linked to global warming. Despite these concerns, 60% of Americans disagree that it is too late to act, and 63% feel a personal responsibility to help reduce global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000109#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A significant majority of Americans believe global warming is occurring and is primarily caused by humans, with 72% stating it is happening and 58% understanding it is \"mostly human-caused.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000109#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Many Americans perceive global warming as a current threat, with 46% believing people in the U.S. are being harmed \"right now\" and 43% reporting they have personally experienced its effects.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000109#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans identify a wide range of environmental problems affected by global warming in the U.S., most notably extreme heat (75%), droughts (71%), and wildfires (70%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000109#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Local concerns are high regarding infrastructure and environmental risks, with 74% of Americans worried their local area might be harmed by electricity power outages and 73% by air pollution.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000109#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Global warming is linked to psychological distress in a small portion of the population, with about 10% of Americans reporting symptoms of anxiety or depression due to the issue over the previous two weeks.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000109#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a gap between personal concern and social discourse; while 65% are at least \"somewhat worried,\" 65% of Americans \"rarely\" or \"never\" discuss global warming with family and friends.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000109#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans express a desire for solutions and a sense of agency, with 63% feeling a personal responsibility to help and 60% disagreeing that it is \"already too late to do anything.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000109#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","extreme heat","drought","wildfire","air pollution","water scarcity","flood","sea level rise","hurricane","water pollution","climate change communication"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"client-000998","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/client-000998","title":"THE PLASTIC PARADOX: UNPACKING PUBLIC ATTITUDES","publisher":{"name":"ClientEarth","organization":"clientearth"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2024","source_url":"https://www.clientearth.org/media/ta2hfylq/vf-ipsos_client-earth_report_eng.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report reveals a 'plastic paradox' where a vast majority of consumers in four European countries view plastic packaging as environmentally negative, yet are frequently persuaded by green logos to perceive the same products as environmentally positive. High levels of trust in recycling logos and a strong preference for labels indicating recyclability or recycled content significantly drive purchasing behavior across all surveyed markets.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"client-000998#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"There is a widespread perception that plastic packaging is harmful to the environment across all surveyed countries: 76% of respondents in Poland, 71% in Great Britain, 74% in France, and 73% in Germany view it as a negative choice.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"client-000998#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Environmental logos create a paradox by leading a majority of consumers to view plastic products as environmentally positive, even when they generally view plastic negatively. This effect is seen in Great Britain (72%), Poland (65%), France (65%), and Germany (58%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"client-000998#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Labels indicating that packaging is 'fully recyclable' or 'contains recycled plastic' strongly influence purchasing decisions, with approximately 70% to 76% of consumers in the surveyed countries more likely to buy products with such labels.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"client-000998#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Consumers exhibit high levels of trust in recycling logos, believing that products featuring them will be recycled if disposed of correctly. Trust levels are highest in Poland and Germany at 80%, followed by Great Britain at 78% and France at 73%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"client-000998#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["recycling","waste management"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","comparative analysis"]},{"id":"commgmu-000145","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000145","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Beliefs & Attitudes","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2024","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/climate-change-american-mind-beliefs-attitudes-fall-2024.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The Fall 2024 report on 'Climate Change in the American Mind' reveals that 73% of Americans believe global warming is happening, with 60% attributing it primarily to human activity. While 64% express worry about global warming and 49% claim to have personally experienced its effects, social engagement remains low, with 62% rarely or never discussing the issue with family and friends. The report also highlights significant concerns regarding local environmental risks, particularly extreme heat, air pollution, and power outages.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000145#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 5 to 1 (73% vs 14%). When those who are unsure are asked for a best guess, the total percentage of Americans who think it is happening or lean toward that position rises to 82%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000145#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Most Americans attribute global warming to human activity and recognize the scientific consensus; 60% believe it is mostly human-caused, and 57% understand that most scientists believe it is happening.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000145#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Worry about global warming is prevalent, with 64% of Americans reporting they are at least \"somewhat worried,\" including 28% who are \"very worried.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000145#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans perceive both current and future harms from global warming. 48% believe people in the U.S. are being harmed \"right now,\" and 49% report personally experiencing its effects. Majorities believe it will harm plant and animal species (70%), the world's poor (68%), and people in the U.S. (63%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000145#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite personal importance—with 65% stating the issue is personally important—social engagement is low. 62% of Americans rarely or never discuss global warming with family and friends.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000145#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Social norms for climate action are weak; only 37% perceive an injunctive norm (belief that family/friends expect action) and 36% perceive a descriptive norm (belief that family/friends are taking action).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000145#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Consumer activism is practiced by a minority of the population: 31% have rewarded companies taking steps to reduce global warming by buying their products, and 26% have punished companies opposing such steps by boycotting them in the past 12 months.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000145#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of Americans (56%) believe extreme weather poses either a \"high\" or \"moderate\" risk to their community over the next 10 years. Localized worries are highest for air pollution (75%), electricity power outages (74%), and water pollution (74%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000145#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A small percentage of the population (11%) has considered relocating their home specifically to avoid the impacts of global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000145#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","climate risk","extreme heat","wildfire","drought","flood","sea level rise","hurricane","air pollution","water pollution","climate migration"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000148","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000148","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Beliefs & Attitudes","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2024","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/climate-change-american-mind-beliefs-attitudes-spring-2024.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that 70% of Americans believe global warming is happening, with 59% attributing it primarily to human causes. 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The study also highlights a gap in understanding scientific consensus, as only 21% recognize that over 90% of climate scientists agree on human-caused warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000148#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 a ratio of approximately 5 to 1 (70% vs 13%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000148#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 59% of Americans believe global warming is mostly human-caused, 29% attribute it to natural environmental changes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000148#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a notable gap in public understanding of the strength of scientific consensus; only 21% of Americans are aware that more than 90% of climate scientists agree that human-caused global warming is happening.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000148#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Half of Americans report having personally experienced the effects of global warming, and 47% believe people in the United States are being harmed by it currently.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000148#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans perceive high risks to various groups, with 72% believing global warming will harm plant and animal species and future generations, and 69% believing it will harm the world's poor.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000148#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of Americans (66%) believe global warming is affecting weather in the U.S., and 56% view extreme weather as a high or moderate risk to their community over the next decade.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000148#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Global warming is associated with significant emotional distress; 64% of Americans are at least somewhat worried, and over 10% report symptoms of anxiety or depression due to global warming in the last two weeks.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000148#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Social engagement with the topic is low, as 66% of Americans rarely or never discuss global warming with family and friends.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000148#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of Americans (62%) feel a personal responsibility to help reduce global warming, and 67% consider the issue personally important.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000148#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Consumer activism is practiced by a minority, with 32% rewarding companies taking steps to reduce global warming and 26% punishing those opposing such steps through their purchasing decisions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000148#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Regarding personal agency, 63% of Americans disagree that it is too late to act, but 47% believe that the actions of a single individual will not make a difference.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000148#insight-11","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans conceptualize global warming as a multifaceted issue, most commonly identifying it as an environmental (77%) or scientific (68%) issue.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000148#insight-12","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","extreme weather event","environmental policy"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","attitudinal analysis"]},{"id":"commgmu-000151","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000151","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Public Perceptions of the Health Harms of Global Warming","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2024","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/climate-change-american-mind-health-fall-2024.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that while 39% of Americans believe global warming is harming the health of the general population, only 16% feel it harms their own health. There is an increasing awareness of specific health risks, particularly heat stroke, air pollution, and respiratory issues, and a growing recognition that low-income people and people of color are disproportionately affected. Trust in information sources like primary care physicians and climate scientists has risen, while coal and nuclear energy are viewed as the most harmful energy sources to health.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000151#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"There is a gap between the perceived impact of global warming on the general American public versus the individual; 39% of Americans believe the health of Americans is being harmed by global warming \"a great deal\" or \"a moderate amount,\" while only 16% believe their own health is being harmed to the same extent.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000151#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, with the highest increases since 2014 seen in heat stroke (45%), air pollution (44%), asthma and/or other lung diseases (43%), and pollen-related allergies (41%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000151#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Awareness of the disproportionate impact of global warming on certain demographics has grown, with 47% of Americans recognizing that some groups are more likely than others to experience health harms. Low-income people (18%) and people of color (6%) are among the most commonly identified vulnerable groups.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000151#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public perception of the health harms of energy sources varies significantly, with coal (65%) and nuclear energy (53%) viewed as the most harmful. Natural gas (38%), wind (15%), and solar power (12%) are viewed as harmful by smaller proportions of the population, though perceptions of natural gas, wind, and solar have increased since 2018.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000151#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A significant portion of the public believes institutional action is needed to mitigate health risks, with 39% stating that federal agencies such as the CDC, NIH, and FEMA should do more, and 24% believing health professionals should do more.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000151#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Trust in information sources regarding the health harms of global warming has generally increased. 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While majorities support the Paris Climate Agreement and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (after reading a description), collective efficacy and active political advocacy for climate action remain relatively low.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000159#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of registered voters believe that both global warming and the development of clean energy should be high or very high priorities for the U.S. president and Congress, with 54% and 63% support respectively.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000159#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Registered voters show strong support for several carbon-reduction policies, most notably federal funding for farmers to improve soil carbon absorption (88%), renewable energy research (77%), and strict methane emission limits for oil and gas production (74%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000159#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is significant public support for climate justice initiatives, including federal funding for energy efficiency in low-income buildings (77%), stricter industrial pollution enforcement in disproportionately impacted communities (76%), and job training for fossil fuel workers transitioning to renewables (75%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000159#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While only 36% of registered voters have heard 'a lot' or 'some' about the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), 70% support the law after reading a brief description of its goals and investments.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000159#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"U.S. voters generally support international climate efforts, with 73% supporting participation in the Paris Climate Agreement and approximately 60% supporting financial and technical aid for developing countries for mitigation and adaptation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000159#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public opinion on the economic impact of clean energy is divided: 42% believe such policies will improve economic growth and jobs, while 35% believe they will reduce growth and cost jobs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000159#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of registered voters (71%) believe the U.S. should increase its use of renewable energy in the future, and 61% believe it should decrease its use of fossil fuels.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000159#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Registered voters believe various entities should do more to address global warming, with the highest demand being for corporations and industry (69%), followed by President Trump (61%) and the Republican Party (61%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000159#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Actual political advocacy is low, with only 8% of registered voters having contacted government officials about global warming in the past year, and only 1% currently participating in a campaign to convince officials to take action.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000159#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is broad consensus on climate education, with 77% of registered voters agreeing that schools should teach children about the causes, consequences, and solutions to global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000159#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["clean energy","carbon dioxide emissions","methane emissions","carbon tax","electric vehicle","renewable energy","fossil fuel","climate justice","Inflation Reduction Act of 2022","Paris Agreement","climate finance","climate change mitigation","climate change adaptation","wind power","climate education"],"geography_discussed":["People's Republic of China","Paris"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000188","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000188","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Beliefs & Attitudes","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2024","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2025/02/climate-change-american-mind-beliefs-attitudes-fall-2024.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The Fall 2024 report on 'Climate Change in the American Mind' reveals that a strong majority of Americans (73%) believe global warming is happening, with 60% attributing it primarily to human causes. While 64% of adults express worry about global warming and many perceive it as a current harm to the United States, social engagement remains low, with 62% rarely or never discussing the topic with family and friends. The report also highlights significant concerns regarding local environmental risks, particularly extreme heat, air pollution, and power outages.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000188#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 5 to 1 (73% vs 14%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000188#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 57% understand that most scientists believe it is happening.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000188#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Worry about global warming is prevalent, with 64% of Americans reporting they are at least \"somewhat worried,\" and 28% stating they are \"very worried.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000188#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans perceive global warming as a current threat, with 48% believing people in the U.S. are being harmed \"right now\" and 49% reporting personal experience with its effects.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000188#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a high perceived risk of global warming harming various groups, including plant and animal species (70%), the world's poor (68%), and people in the U.S. (63%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000188#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of Americans believe global warming is impacting U.S. weather (66%) and specific environmental problems, most notably extreme heat (77%), wildfires (74%), and droughts (73%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000188#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Local environmental concerns are high, with majorities worried about air pollution (75%), electricity power outages (74%), and water pollution (74%) harming their local area.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000188#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite personal concern, social engagement is low; 62% of Americans rarely or never discuss global warming with family and friends.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000188#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Consumer activism is practiced by a minority, with 31% of Americans rewarding companies that reduce global warming by buying their products and 26% punishing opposing companies by boycotting them.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000188#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A small percentage of the population (11%) has considered relocating their home to avoid the impacts of global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000188#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","extreme heat","wildfire","drought","flood","sea level rise","hurricane","air pollution","water pollution","water scarcity","climate migration"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000196","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000196","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Public Perceptions of the Health Harms of 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","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2025/02/climate-change-american-mind-health-fall-2024.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A 2024 survey of 1,013 American adults reveals an increase in the perception that global warming harms public health, with specific concerns rising for heat stroke, air pollution, and respiratory diseases. While 39% believe global warming harms the health of Americans, only 16% feel it harms their own health. Public awareness of disproportionate impacts on low-income people and people of color has grown since 2014. Regarding energy, coal and nuclear power are viewed as the most harmful to health, while trust in first responders and primary care physicians as information sources is high.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000196#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Public perception that global warming is currently harming the health of Americans has increased by 8 percentage points since 2014, with 39% of respondents believing it harms health a \"great deal\" or \"moderate amount.\" However, personal perception is lower, with only 16% believing their own health is being harmed to a similar degree.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000196#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans are increasingly likely to anticipate specific health harms in their communities over the next decade 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":"commyale-000196#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a growing understanding that certain populations are more vulnerable to the health effects of global warming. 47% of Americans recognize that some groups are more likely than others to experience these harms, an increase of 13 points since 2014. The most commonly identified vulnerable groups are low-income people (18%), older adults (7%), people with health conditions (6%), and people of color (6%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000196#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Perceptions of the health harms of energy sources vary significantly: 65% of Americans view coal as harmful to health and 53% view nuclear energy as harmful. Natural gas (38%), wind (15%), and solar power (12%) are viewed as harmful by smaller proportions of the population, though these figures have increased since 2018.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000196#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans identify first responders and primary care physicians as the most trusted sources of information regarding the health harms of global warming, both at 60%. 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While majorities support the Paris Climate Agreement and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, actual political advocacy and collective efficacy remain low.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000207#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of registered voters view climate and energy as government priorities, with 54% stating global warming should be a high or very high priority for the president and Congress, and 63% stating the same for developing clean energy sources.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000207#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Registered voters show strong support for specific carbon-reduction policies, most notably federal funding for soil restoration to absorb carbon (88%), renewable energy research (77%), and strict limits on methane emissions from oil and gas production (74%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000207#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is broad support for climate justice initiatives, including federal funding for energy efficiency in low-income buildings (77%), strengthening industrial pollution enforcement in disproportionately impacted communities of color and low-income areas (76%), and national job training for fossil fuel workers transitioning to renewables (75%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000207#insight-3","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 law after reading a brief description.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000207#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"International climate action is supported by majorities, with 73% favoring U.S. participation in the Paris Climate Agreement and 61% supporting financial and technical mitigation aid for developing countries.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000207#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public opinion on the economic impact of clean energy is divided: 42% believe such policies will improve economic growth and jobs, while 35% believe they will reduce growth and cost jobs. 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Most voters support specific measures like soil restoration for farmers and clean energy job training, but few believe the U.S. government is responding well to the crisis. Support for the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is high after respondents read a description of the law, despite low general awareness.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000210#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of registered voters (62%) prefer a candidate for public office who supports action on global warming, though this support is heavily split by party: 97% of liberal Democrats versus 17% of conservative Republicans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000210#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Global warming is a low-ranking priority for the general electorate in the 2024 presidential election, ranking 19th out of 28 issues in terms of being 'very important' to voters (39%), and 12th when asked to choose the single most important issue (3%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000210#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is broad support for specific climate-friendly policies, including federal funding for soil restoration (86%), job training for fossil fuel workers transitioning to renewables (77%), and tax rebates for energy-efficient vehicles or solar panels (77%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000210#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Registered voters show strong support for climate justice initiatives, such as creating more parks and green spaces in low-income communities and communities of color (86%) and strengthening industrial pollution limits in those areas (80%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000210#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public awareness of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) is low, with 39% of registered voters having heard 'nothing at all' about it; however, 74% support the law after reading a brief description.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000210#insight-5","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 create jobs, while 28% believe they will reduce growth and cost jobs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000210#insight-6","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 stating the government is responding well.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000210#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While many voters express a willingness to take action if asked by someone they respect—such as signing a petition (54%) or donating money (32%)—actual engagement in the past year remains low, with only 20% having signed a petition and 16% having donated.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000210#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Collective efficacy is moderate, with 49% of registered voters feeling at least 'moderately confident' that people like them can influence federal government action on global warming, and 46% feeling the same about influencing corporations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000210#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["clean energy","carbon dioxide emissions","renewable energy","electric vehicle","solar energy","wind energy","nuclear power","climate justice","Inflation Reduction Act of 2022","fossil fuel industry","climate policy"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000220","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000220","title":"Climate Change in the Irish Mind Wave 2 Report 1","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2024","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Climate-Change-in-the-Irish-Mind-Wave-2-Report-1.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The 'Climate Change in the Irish Mind Wave 2' report reveals high levels of climate awareness and concern among the Irish public, with 95% believing climate change is happening and 81% expressing worry. While there is strong support for government climate action and renewable energy infrastructure, support for prohibitive policies like banning fossil fuel heating has weakened since 2021. The report also highlights a significant gap in climate literacy, noting that while most have heard of the 'greenhouse effect', very few can correctly define it or accurately estimate the carbon footprint impact of dietary changes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000220#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"There is a very high level of consensus in Ireland that climate change is occurring and is driven by human activity; 95% of people think it is happening, and 92% believe it is caused at least in part by humans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000220#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public concern regarding climate change is high, with 81% of the population reporting they are at least 'somewhat worried', and 34% describing themselves as 'very worried'.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000220#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Irish citizens perceive immediate and local risks from climate change, with 54% believing people in Ireland are being harmed 'right now' and 88% stating that climate change is affecting Irish weather.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000220#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Scientists are the most trusted source of climate information, trusted by 93% of respondents, followed by the Environmental Protection Agency at 88%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000220#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 79% of the public believe climate change should be a high or very high government priority, support for restrictive policies has declined since 2021, such as support for banning peat, coal, and oil for home heating, which fell by 9 percentage points to 59%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000220#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public support for climate action remains generally resilient despite cost-of-living increases, although those experiencing financial difficulty show weaker support for higher taxes on petrol/diesel cars and bans on fossil fuel home heating.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000220#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong public support for using carbon tax revenues to fund clean energy (95%), transport infrastructure (95%), and energy efficiency for low-income households (95%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000220#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A significant gap exists between climate awareness and literacy; while 96% have heard of the 'greenhouse effect', only 5% can correctly distinguish it from other environmental issues like acid rain or the ozone layer.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000220#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Irish public tends to overestimate the carbon footprint reduction of highly visible actions like using reusable bags or energy-efficient lighting, while underestimating the impact of plant-based diets.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000220#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Consumer activism is present in Ireland, with 52% of people purchasing from companies taking climate action and 41% avoiding products from companies opposing climate steps in the last year.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000220#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["greenhouse gas emissions","carbon footprint","carbon tax","public transport","electric vehicle","afforestation","extreme weather event"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","longitudinal study"]},{"id":"commyale-000025","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000025","title":"Global Warming’s Six Americas – Fall 2023","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2023-12-14","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/global-warmings-six-americas-fall-2023/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report identifies six climate opinion segments in the US: Alarmed, Concerned, Cautious, Disengaged, Doubtful, and Dismissive. 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During the same period, the Cautious audience decreased from 26% to 15%, and the combined Alarmed and Concerned group grew from 40% to 56%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000021#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There has been a recent increase in climate concern among Republicans, with the percentage of those who are Alarmed or Concerned rising from 22% to 28% over the past year, while the percentage for Democrats remained stable at 82%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000021#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change communication","climate policy","extreme weather event","extreme heat"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000068","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000068","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Politics & Policy, Fall 2023","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"executive summary","language":"en","date_published":"2023-11-29","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/climate-change-in-the-american-mind-politics-policy-fall-2023/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A survey of 906 registered U.S. voters in October 2023 reveals broad support for clean energy infrastructure and the Inflation Reduction Act, though significant political polarization persists. 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Conversely, only 31% support building nuclear power plants in their local area.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000068#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 71% of registered voters support the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) after reading a description, fewer than half believe it will benefit future generations (46%), the health of Americans (45%), or the U.S. economy and jobs (38%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000068#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public trust in fossil fuel companies is low, with only 18% trusting them to act in the public's best interest, and 70% believing these companies have too much influence on government decisions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000068#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Most registered voters support U.S. involvement in international climate efforts, including providing financial aid for mitigation (60%) and adaptation (57%) in developing countries, though only 40% support contributing to a \"loss and damage fund.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000068#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a gap between the willingness to take action and actual behavior; for example, 51% would sign a petition if asked by someone they respect, but only 14% have signed one in the past year.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000068#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Political polarization is evident in voting preferences: 57% of registered voters prefer a candidate who supports action on global warming, but this is split between 95% of liberal Democrats and only 13% of conservative Republicans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000068#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["carbon tax","renewable energy","solar energy","wind power","electric vehicle","nuclear power","Inflation Reduction Act of 2022","climate finance","climate change mitigation","climate change adaptation","Loss and Damage Fund","fossil fuel","greenhouse gas emissions","climate education"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000006","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000006","title":"Electrification","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2023-11-16","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/electrification/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A survey of U.S. adults reveals that 60% prefer a home where all or most major appliances are powered by electricity. 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Support for all or mostly electric homes is highest among liberal Democrats (75%) compared to conservative Republicans (50%), and among Black respondents (69%) compared to Hispanic/Latino (59%) and White respondents (58%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000091#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Residential location correlates with electrification preferences, with urban residents (65%) and suburban residents (61%) being more likely to prefer all or mostly electric homes than rural residents (54%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000091#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"To meet 2050 climate goals, the U.S. needs to install 24 million more electrified machines over the next three years than the current installation pace suggests.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000091#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["electrification","renewable energy","residential energy","fossil fuel"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000069","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000069","title":"Who Supports Climate Justice in the U.S.?","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2023-11-07","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/who-supports-climate-justice-in-the-u-s/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"Based on an April 2023 survey of 1,011 U.S. adults, the report finds that while 65% of Americans have not heard of climate justice, 53% support it after reading a description. Support and willingness to vote for climate justice candidates are highest among Black and Hispanic/Latino adults, who also exhibit the largest gaps between prior awareness and subsequent support.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000069#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Public awareness of climate justice in the United States is low, with 65% of Americans stating they have not heard of it and only 34% reporting they have heard or read at least \"a little\" about it.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000069#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Demographic groups with the lowest prior awareness of climate justice include those with a high school education or less (10%), those with some college (13%), individuals earning under $50,000 per year (12%), Black adults (12%), and rural residents (13%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000069#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"After reading a description of climate justice, support is highest among Black adults (70%), followed by Hispanic/Latino adults (66%), those with a Bachelor's degree or higher (61%), and urban residents (61%). Black adults showed the largest gap between prior awareness (12%) and support (70%), a difference of 58 percentage points.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000069#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Approximately 43% of U.S. adults would be more likely to vote for a candidate who supports climate justice. This likelihood is most pronounced among Black adults (62%), urban residents (53%), and Hispanic/Latino adults (51%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000069#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While majorities across all racial and ethnic groups support climate justice-related policies, support is consistently higher among Black and Hispanic/Latino respondents than White respondents.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000069#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate justice","environmental justice","climate policy","renewable energy"],"geography_discussed":["Canada"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["demographic analysis","public opinion survey"]}]}