{"query_echo":{"q":"","filters":{"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},"warnings":[]},"total":{"value":396,"relation":"eq"},"page":5,"page_size":20,"self":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/api/v1/search?analysis_type=public+opinion+survey&page=5","next":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/api/v1/search?analysis_type=public+opinion+survey&page=6","stability":"beta","ai_marking":{"digital_source_type":{"uri":"http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/digitalsourcetype/trainedAlgorithmicMedia","name":"Created using Generative AI"},"notice":"Summary and key insights are generated using artificial intelligence."},"results":[{"id":"commgmu-000101","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000101","title":"Who supports climate justice in the U.S.?","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"en","date_published":"2023-11-06","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/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":"The report finds that while a majority of Americans (65%) are unfamiliar with the term 'climate justice', over half (53%) support its goals after receiving a brief description. Support is highest among Black (70%) and Hispanic/Latino (66%) adults, who also show the largest gaps between prior awareness and subsequent support. Additionally, 43% of U.S. adults would be more likely to vote for a candidate supporting climate justice, with the strongest likelihood found among Black (62%), urban-dwelling (53%), and Hispanic/Latino (51%) respondents. The authors conclude that there is a significant opportunity to expand the national support base through targeted education and communication, particularly for marginalized groups who are most affected by climate change.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000101#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"General 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 the topic.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000101#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"After being provided with a description of climate justice, 53% of Americans express support. The highest levels of support are found among Black adults (70%), Hispanic/Latino adults (66%), those with a Bachelor's degree or higher (61%), and those living in urban areas (61%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000101#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a significant disparity between prior knowledge and support for climate justice among specific groups; Black adults showed the largest gap at 58 percentage points (12% awareness vs 70% support), followed by women, Hispanic/Latino adults, and those earning under $50,000 per year, each with a 45 percentage point difference.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000101#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Regarding electoral preferences, 43% of U.S. adults are 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":"commgmu-000101#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 Hispanic/Latino and Black respondents compared to White respondents.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000101#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate justice","environmental justice","climate policy","climate impact","renewable energy"],"geography_discussed":["Canada"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"catf-000767","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/catf-000767","title":"Perceptions of clean energy technologies in Europe","publisher":{"name":"Clean Air Task Force","organization":"clean-air-task-force"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2023-11","source_url":"https://cdn.catf.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/30102107/CATF_PublicPerceptions_Full_11.29-1.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report details a survey of 6,021 respondents across Germany, Italy, Poland, Romania, Spain, and the UK regarding clean energy technologies. Key findings indicate that while advanced nuclear energy has the highest awareness and broad support, superhot rock geothermal energy has the lowest awareness. Support for CCS and SHR is influenced by how the technologies are framed, and while low-carbon hydrogen is generally supported, there is uncertainty regarding its application sectors.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"catf-000767#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Public awareness of clean energy technologies varies significantly, with advanced nuclear energy being the most recognized and superhot rock (SHR) geothermal energy the least.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"catf-000767#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Support for the rollout of advanced nuclear energy is high across all surveyed countries, with only 22% of respondents wanting to see a reduction of nuclear energy in their national energy mix. The public values it as a \"carbon-free technology and a constant energy source\", though safety and waste remain primary concerns.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"catf-000767#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 93% of respondents believe carbon capture and storage (CCS) can reduce CO2 emissions, only 49% are in favor of its rollout. Support levels increase when the technology is framed as \"an innovative technology\" rather than a \"well-understood technology\".","ai_generated":true,"unit":"catf-000767#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"More than half of the participants support the rollout of low-carbon hydrogen, but there is a lack of clarity regarding which sectors it should be applied to for effective decarbonization.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"catf-000767#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Regarding superhot rock (SHR) geothermal energy, 65% of participants support government investment in its development and 63% favor its rollout. Support is slightly higher when it is described as a \"zero-carbon source\". However, reading the technology description led to an increase in concerns, specifically regarding availability, safety, disruption, and contamination.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"catf-000767#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Individuals who are more engaged with climate news tend to be more technology-agnostic compared to those who are disengaged.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"catf-000767#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["carbon capture and storage","decarbonization","energy transition"],"geography_discussed":["Europe"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","A/B testing"]},{"id":"commyale-000130","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000130","title":"Republicans Worried About Global Warming","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"en","date_published":"2023-10-26","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/republicans-worried-about-global-warming/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that 27% of U.S. Republicans are either Alarmed or Concerned about global warming. These individuals are more likely to be younger, female, politically moderate, and people of color compared to other Republicans. While they hold stronger pro-climate views and support policies like renewable energy research and carbon dioxide regulation more than the average American, they are no more likely to discuss climate change with others. The authors suggest that engaging this group—estimated at 29 million registered voters—through conservative values and social communication can build political will for climate action.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000130#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Approximately 27% of Republicans are categorized as either 'Alarmed' or 'Concerned' about global warming, while 44% are 'Doubtful' (23%) or 'Dismissive' (21%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000130#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Republicans who are Alarmed or Concerned differ demographically and politically from other Republicans: they are more likely to be Gen Z/Millennial (35% vs 29%), female (57% vs 45%), political moderates (53% vs 26%), and people of color (27% vs 16%), and more likely to live in suburban areas (57% vs 52%). They are less likely to be 'very conservative' (10% vs 28%) or 'somewhat conservative' (30% vs 44%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000130#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Alarmed or Concerned Republicans hold stronger pro-climate views than the average American, including higher agreement that global warming is happening (90% vs 73%) and human-caused (70% vs 58%). They show high support for funding renewable energy research (91% vs 80%), tax rebates for energy-efficient vehicles or solar panels (87% vs 78%), and regulating carbon dioxide as a pollutant (86% vs 73%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000130#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite their strong views, Alarmed or Concerned Republicans do not communicate about climate change more than the general public; 51% hear about it in the media at least once a month (vs 53% of all Americans) and 39% discuss it with family and friends 'often' or 'occasionally' (vs 36% of all Americans).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000130#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The report identifies a significant political opportunity, noting that 91% of Alarmed or Concerned Republicans are registered to vote, representing an estimated 29 million Americans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000130#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","climate change communication","renewable energy","climate policy"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","demographic analysis"]},{"id":"commyale-000137","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000137","title":"Biggest Threat from Global Warming","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2023-10-18","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/biggest-threat-from-global-warming/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report identifies 'Weather extremes and changes' as the most common perceived threat of global warming among Americans, while also highlighting significant ideological divides in how different political groups and psychological segments perceive these risks.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000137#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The most frequently cited threat of global warming among Americans is 'Weather extremes and changes', mentioned by 20% of respondents. This category encompasses seasonal shifts, changing weather patterns, and specific events such as floods, hurricanes, droughts, wildfires, and extreme temperatures.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000137#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Other identified threats include 'Global warming is not a threat' (7%), 'Pollution' (6%), 'Other' (6%), 'Don’t know' (6%), 'Environmental harms' (5%), 'Food and water shortages' (4%), 'Action' (4%), 'Economic and social changes' (4%), 'Health harms' (3%), and 'Inaction' (2%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000137#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Perceptions of climate threats vary significantly by political party: 30% of Democrats identified weather extremes and changes as the greatest threat compared to 10% of Republicans. Conversely, Republicans were more likely to state that global warming is not a threat (16% vs 0% of Democrats) or that the actions taken to address it are the greatest threat (9% vs 0% of Democrats).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000137#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Analysis using the 'Six Americas' spectrum shows that the 'Alarmed and Concerned' groups are most likely to cite weather extremes and changes as the primary threat, while the 'Doubtful and Dismissive' groups are most likely to claim global warming is not a threat.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000137#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["extreme weather event","food security","water security","climate policy","effects of climate change on human health"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000088","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000088","title":"What do Americans think is the biggest threat from global warming?","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2023-10-13","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/what-do-americans-think-is-the-biggest-threat-from-global-warming/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"Based on a March 2021 survey of 1,037 U.S. adults, the report finds that 'Weather extremes and changes' is the most commonly cited threat of global warming, mentioned by 20% of respondents. Perceptions of these threats vary significantly by political affiliation, with Democrats more likely to cite extreme weather and inaction, while Republicans are more likely to view climate action itself as a threat or believe global warming is not a threat. Other identified concerns include pollution, environmental harms, and food and water shortages.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000088#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The most prevalent concern among Americans regarding global warming is 'Weather extremes and changes', cited by 20% of respondents. This category encompasses seasonal shifts, changing weather patterns, and various extreme events such as hurricanes, droughts, floods, extreme temperatures, and wildfires.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000088#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Perceptions of the greatest threat are strongly divided by political party: 30% of Democrats identified weather extremes and changes as the primary threat compared to 10% of Republicans. Conversely, 16% of Republicans stated that global warming is not a threat, while 0% of Democrats shared this view. Additionally, 9% of Republicans identified the actions taken to address global warming as the greatest threat, whereas 0% of Democrats did.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000088#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Other significant themes identified from the survey responses include: 'Global warming is not a threat' (7%), 'Pollution' (6%), 'Other' (6%), 'Don’t know' (6%), 'Environmental harms' (5%), 'Food and water shortages' (4%), 'Action' (4%), and 'Economic and social changes' (4%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000088#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A small minority of respondents identified 'Health harms' (3%) or 'Inaction' (2%) as the primary threat. Those citing inaction specifically mentioned political agendas promoting fossil fuels and the denial of climate change.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000088#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","extreme weather event","wildfire","drought","flood","hurricane","pollution","carbon dioxide","biodiversity loss","food security","water scarcity","climate policy"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","thematic analysis"]},{"id":"commgmu-000077","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000077","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Climate Justice, Spring 2023","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"executive summary","language":"en","date_published":"2023-09-12","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/climate-change-in-the-american-mind-climate-justice-spring-2023/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that while only 34% of Americans are familiar with the term 'climate justice', 53% support its goals after reading a description. There is significant political polarization regarding the concept, but broad cross-partisan support for specific policies such as creating green spaces in low-income communities (81%) and training programs for renewable energy jobs (75%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000077#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Public awareness of the term 'climate justice' is low, with 65% of Americans stating they have heard 'nothing at all' about it, while 34% have heard or read at least 'a little'.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000077#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"After being provided with a brief description of climate justice, 53% of Americans express support for its goals, though this is heavily split by political affiliation: 91% of liberal Democrats support the goals compared to 19% of conservative Republicans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000077#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans perceive disproportionate harm from global warming differently; 48% believe it harms lower-income people more than wealthier people, while 32% believe it harms people of color more than white people, and 13% believe it harms women more than men.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000077#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong consensus among registered voters for specific climate justice policies, including creating parks and green spaces in low-income communities and communities of color (81%), providing federal funding for energy efficiency in low-income residential buildings (76%), and establishing national training programs for renewable energy jobs for both low-income communities (75%) and fossil fuel industry workers (75%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000077#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A minority of Americans link climate vulnerability to systemic racism, with 34% agreeing that a history of racist policies makes people of color more likely than white people to be harmed by global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000077#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Political engagement with climate justice varies; 44% of registered voters are more likely to vote for a candidate who supports climate justice, and 25% are willing to join or are already participating in campaigns to advance climate justice.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000077#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate justice","environmental justice","renewable energy","fossil fuel industry","energy efficiency","climate finance","social equity"],"geography_discussed":["Canada"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000158","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000158","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Politics & Policy","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2023-09","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/climate-change-american-mind-politics-policy-fall-2023.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that a majority of registered U.S. voters prefer candidates who support action on global warming and support various clean energy policies, including a transition to 100% clean energy by 2050. While there is broad support for the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 after it is described, awareness of the law remains low. The findings highlight a significant trust deficit toward fossil fuel companies and a general perception that the U.S. government is not responding effectively to climate change. Despite this, actual political and consumer activism remains relatively low, and collective efficacy—the belief that citizens can influence government and corporate action—is limited to less than half of the electorate.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000158#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of registered voters (57%) prefer to vote for a candidate who supports action on global warming, with strong support among liberal Democrats (95%) and very low support among conservative Republicans (13%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000158#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Registered voters support several specific climate policies: 85% support federal funding for soil carbon sequestration by farmers, 72% support tax rebates for energy-efficient vehicles or solar panels, and 64% support transitioning the U.S. economy to 100% clean energy by 2050.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000158#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 71% of registered voters support the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) after reading a description, only 36% have heard 'a lot' or 'some' about the law, and 41% have heard 'nothing at all'.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000158#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a widespread belief that the U.S. government is failing to respond well to global warming, with only 12% of registered voters agreeing that the response is adequate.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000158#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public trust in fossil fuel companies is low, with only 18% of registered voters 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-000158#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of registered voters (60%) believe the U.S. should reduce greenhouse gas emissions regardless of the actions of other countries, and most support providing financial aid to developing countries for mitigation (60%) and adaptation (57%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000158#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Actual political engagement is low: only 14% of registered voters signed a petition about global warming in the past year, and only 7% contacted government officials to urge action.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000158#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Collective efficacy is limited, as only 42% of registered voters are confident that people like them, working together, can affect federal government actions on global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000158#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong consensus on climate education, with 75% of registered voters agreeing that schools should teach children about the causes, consequences, and solutions to global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000158#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["clean energy","carbon dioxide emissions","carbon tax","renewable energy","electric vehicle","solar energy","wind energy","nuclear power","Inflation Reduction Act of 2022","fossil fuel","climate finance","Loss and Damage Fund","climate change mitigation","climate change adaptation","climate education"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000206","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000206","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":"2023-09","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2023/11/climate-change-american-mind-politics-policy-fall-2023.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report presents survey data from October 2023 on the attitudes of 906 registered U.S. voters. It finds broad support for clean energy policies and a preference for candidates who support climate action, though significant political polarization remains. While majorities support the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and transitioning to clean energy by 2050, trust in fossil fuel companies is low, and actual political and consumer activism remains relatively infrequent.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000206#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of registered voters (57%) prefer to vote for a candidate for public office who supports action on global warming, with strong support among liberal Democrats (95%) and low support among conservative Republicans (13%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000206#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Registered voters show high support for several specific climate policies: 85% support federal funding for farmers to improve soil carbon storage, 72% support tax rebates for energy-efficient vehicles or solar panels, and 71% support rebates for electric appliances like heat pumps.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000206#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is broad support for a clean energy transition, with 64% of registered voters supporting a transition of the U.S. economy from fossil fuels to 100% clean energy by 2050, and 63% supporting a requirement for electric utilities to produce 100% renewable electricity by 2035.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000206#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 71% of registered voters support the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) after reading a description, only 36% have heard 'a lot' or 'some' about the law. Furthermore, fewer than half of voters believe the IRA will help future generations (46%), the health of Americans (45%), or the U.S. economy and jobs (38%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000206#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public trust in fossil fuel companies is low, with only 18% of registered voters trusting them to act in the public's best interest, and 70% agreeing that these companies have too much influence on government decisions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000206#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of registered voters (60%) believe the U.S. should reduce greenhouse gas emissions regardless of the actions of other countries. Additionally, 60% support providing financial aid and technical support to developing countries for mitigation, and 57% support aid for adaptation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000206#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Actual political engagement is low: only 14% of registered voters signed a petition about global warming in the past year, 11% donated to a related organization, and 4% volunteered their time.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000206#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a gap between willingness and action regarding political engagement; for example, 51% say they would sign a petition if asked by someone they respect, but only 14% have done so in the past year.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000206#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Collective efficacy is relatively low, with 42% of registered voters feeling moderately confident that people like them, working together, can affect federal government actions on global warming, and 40% feeling the same regarding corporations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000206#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong consensus on education, with 75% of registered voters agreeing that schools should teach children about the causes, consequences, and potential solutions to global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000206#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["clean energy","carbon dioxide emissions","carbon tax","renewable energy","electric vehicle","solar energy","wind power","nuclear power","Inflation Reduction Act of 2022","fossil fuel","climate finance","climate change mitigation","climate change adaptation","Loss and Damage Fund","climate education"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000011","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000011","title":"Americans are becoming more worried about extreme heat","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"en","date_published":"2023-07-27","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/americans-are-becoming-more-worried-about-extreme-heat/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"Analysis of survey data from March 2018 to April 2023 shows that Americans are increasingly worried about extreme heat harming their local areas. Concern grew by 9 percentage points over five years, outpacing increases in worry about other climate impacts such as wildfires and droughts. A majority of Americans also recognize the link between global warming and extreme heat.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000011#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"As of April 2023, 72% of Americans are at least \"a little\" worried about extreme heat harming their local area, with 44% reporting they are either \"very\" or \"moderately\" worried.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000011#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public worry that extreme heat might harm local areas increased by 9 percentage points from March 2018 to April 2023, rising from 35% to 44%. Specifically, the proportion of those who are \"very\" worried increased by 8 points.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000011#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The increase in concern over extreme heat (+9 points since March 2018) exceeded the increase in worry for other climate impacts, including wildfires (+5 points), droughts (+5 points), water shortages (+4 points), reduced snow pack (+2 points), hurricanes (-1 point), and flooding (-3 points).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000011#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A large majority of Americans (75%) believe global warming affects extreme heat at least \"a little,\" and 42% state it affects it \"a lot.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000011#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["extreme heat","climate change","wildfire","drought","water scarcity","hurricane","flood","fossil fuel","carbon dioxide emissions"],"geography_discussed":["Europe"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000008","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000008","title":"Worry about extreme heat","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2023-07-27","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/worry-about-extreme-heat/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"Analysis of U.S. public opinion shows a significant increase in worry about extreme heat harming local areas between 2018 and 2023, with heat now topping the list of climate-related concerns over wildfires, droughts, and flooding.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000008#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"As of April 2023, 72% of Americans report being at least \"a little\" worried that extreme heat will harm their local area, with 44% expressing \"very\" or \"moderately\" worried sentiments.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000008#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public concern regarding local harm from extreme heat increased by 9 percentage points between March 2018 and April 2023, rising from 35% to 44% for those who are \"very\" or \"moderately\" worried.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000008#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Extreme heat has become a more prominent concern for Americans than other climate impacts; since March 2018, worry about extreme heat grew by 9 points, outpacing increases for wildfires (+5 points), droughts (+5 points), water shortages (+4 points), and reduced snow pack (+2 points), while worry for hurricanes and flooding decreased.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000008#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of Americans recognize a link between global warming and extreme heat, with 75% believing global warming affects it at least \"a little\" and 42% stating it affects it \"a lot.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000008#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["extreme heat","climate change","wildfire","drought","water scarcity","hurricane","flood","fossil fuel"],"geography_discussed":["Europe"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000109","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000109","title":"Does climate change make you sneeze?","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2023-07-11","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/does-climate-change-make-you-sneeze/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that while a majority of Americans believe allergy seasons have remained stable, 38% perceive them as becoming more severe, with the strongest perception of increase among those most concerned about climate change.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000109#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Climate change is identified as the primary driver for a 21% increase in pollen concentrations in North America between 1990 and 2018, leading to longer and more severe allergy seasons that impact respiratory health and the economy.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000109#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Survey data from 3,079 U.S. adults indicates that 38% believe their local allergy season has become more severe in recent years (28% 'somewhat more' and 10% 'much more'), while 57% believe it has stayed about the same and only 4% believe it has become less severe.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000109#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Perceptions of worsening allergy seasons vary across the 'Six Americas' segments of public opinion on global warming; the 'Alarmed' group is the most likely to report increased severity at 50%, while the 'Doubtful' and 'Dismissive' groups report it at 24% and 23% respectively.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000109#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","air pollution","heat wave","wildfire","fossil fuel","energy transition"],"geography_discussed":["North America"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"cliint-000057","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/cliint-000057","title":"CCI PA Statewide Survey","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Integrity","organization":"center-for-climate-integrity"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2023-07","source_url":"https://climateintegrity.org/uploads/media/PA-Climate-Cost-Poll-2023.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A July 2023 survey of 400 likely voters in Pennsylvania indicates that 65% believe human activity causes climate change and 73% believe Pennsylvania taxpayers face increased costs due to its effects. A significant majority (90%) believe oil and gas companies should pay at least some of the costs for local community adaptation, and 69% support suing these companies to ensure they pay their share. Additionally, 69% of respondents would be more likely to support a political candidate who advocates for suing oil and gas companies to fund infrastructure rebuilding and prevention of climate-related damage.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliint-000057#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of surveyed likely voters in Pennsylvania attribute climate change to human activity, with 65% identifying it as the cause compared to 35% who attribute it to natural changes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliint-000057#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Among those who believe human activity causes climate change, big corporations generally (46%) and oil and gas companies specifically (22%) are viewed as the most responsible entities in the United States.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliint-000057#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"73% of respondents agree that Pennsylvania taxpayers are facing increased costs due to the effects of climate change.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliint-000057#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong support for holding oil and gas companies financially accountable for climate adaptation in Pennsylvania: 90% believe they should pay at least some costs, 69% support suing them to pay their fair share, and 69% would be more likely to support a candidate who supports such lawsuits.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliint-000057#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","climate change adaptation","climate change litigation","climate finance"],"geography_discussed":["United States"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"cliint-000058","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/cliint-000058","title":"CCI PA Statewide Survey","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Integrity","organization":"center-for-climate-integrity"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2023-07","source_url":"https://climateintegrity.org/uploads/media/PA-Climate-Cost-Poll-2023-Full.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The survey finds that a majority of Pennsylvania likely voters attribute climate change to human activity and support holding oil and gas companies financially responsible for climate adaptation costs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliint-000058#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of surveyed likely voters in Pennsylvania believe climate change is caused by human activity, with 65% total support for this view, including 38% who believe it strongly.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliint-000058#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Most respondents believe that climate change is creating financial burdens for the state, with 73% agreeing that \"Pennsylvania taxpayers are facing increased costs due to the effects of climate change.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliint-000058#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong support for requiring oil and gas companies to contribute to climate adaptation costs; 90% of respondents believe these companies should pay \"At least some\" of the costs to protect infrastructure and residents.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliint-000058#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of likely voters support legal action against the industry, with 69% stating they \"support or oppose suing oil and gas companies to make them pay their fair share of the costs\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliint-000058#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"When asked about the most responsible party for climate change in the United States, \"Big corporations generally\" was the top response at 46%, followed by \"Oil and gas companies specifically\" at 22%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliint-000058#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Respondents identified air quality (mean score 7.1) and extreme weather events like floods and extreme heat (mean score 6.8) as the most concerning effects of climate change in Pennsylvania.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliint-000058#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","climate change adaptation","climate change litigation","petroleum industry","air quality","extreme weather event","climate finance"],"geography_discussed":["Allegheny County","Philadelphia"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000046","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000046","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Politics & Policy, Spring 2023","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2023-06-23","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/politics-policy-spring-2023/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A survey of 861 registered U.S. voters in Spring 2023 reveals broad support for local climate-friendly infrastructure and energy efficiency programs, though significant political polarization exists regarding national mandates and offshore drilling. While a majority believe corporations and government should do more to address global warming, actual individual political participation remains low, and only 11% of voters believe the U.S. government is responding well to the issue.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000046#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"There is strong support among registered voters for local climate-friendly policies and infrastructure, including public transportation (86%), energy-efficient home improvements (85%), bike paths and lanes (79%), solar farms (64%), and wind farms (57%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000046#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Registered voters show high support for energy transition and justice-oriented policies, such as training programs for low-income communities and fossil fuel workers (75% each), and transitioning the U.S. economy to 100% clean energy by 2050 (69%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000046#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of registered voters (57%) support expanding offshore drilling for oil and natural gas off the U.S. coast, with the highest support among conservative Republicans (81%) and the lowest among liberal Democrats (28%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000046#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a widespread perception that key entities must do more to address global warming, particularly corporations and industry (70%), the U.S. Congress (63%), and the Republican Party (62%), yet only 11% of voters believe the U.S. government is currently responding well.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000046#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite stated willingness to act, actual political engagement is low: only 17% signed a petition, 12% donated money, and 5% volunteered for a global warming organization in the past year.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000046#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A small minority of registered voters are willing to engage in extreme forms of protest; 15% would personally engage in non-violent civil disobedience, but only 5% would be willing to get arrested.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000046#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["wind power","solar energy","carbon tax","energy efficiency","electric vehicle","nuclear power","public transport","energy transition","carbon sequestration","Inflation Reduction Act of 2022","climate justice"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"ucs-000965","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/ucs-000965","title":"A Survey of Registered Voters in CO, GA, MI, and PA","publisher":{"name":"Union of Concerned Scientists","organization":"union-of-concerned-scientists"},"document_type":"fact sheet","language":"en","date_published":"2023-06-19","source_url":"https://ucs-documents.s3.amazonaws.com/food-environment/RABA-UCS-STATE-Polling-Toplines-June-2023.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A survey of 2,000 registered voters across four US states reveals high concern over food prices and strong support for agricultural policies that promote climate resilience, support small-scale farmers, and prioritize nutrition over commodity crop subsidies.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ucs-000965#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"High food prices are viewed as a very significant threat by a majority of respondents in all four surveyed states, with the highest percentage in Georgia at 70% and the lowest in Colorado and Michigan at 65%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ucs-000965#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is broad support across the four states for shifting agricultural investments toward nutrition—specifically making healthy foods more affordable—rather than subsidizing commodity crops like soy and corn. Support ranges from 81% (GA) to 81% (CO), 81% (MI), and 84% (PA) when combining 'Strongly support' and 'Somewhat support'.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ucs-000965#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Voters show strong support for programs that help farmers proactively adapt to flooding and drought and those that protect water quality and soil carbon. In Colorado, 85% support proactive adaptation programs and 87% support water quality and soil carbon programs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ucs-000965#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A significant majority of respondents agree that diversifying farming and supporting small and midsize farms will revitalize rural economies and ensure a reliable food supply, with agreement levels between 83% (GA) and 86% (CO, MI, PA).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ucs-000965#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public awareness of the federal Food and Farm Bill is low; in Colorado, 42% of respondents reported hearing 'Nothing at all' about the bill, and in Michigan, 39% reported the same.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ucs-000965#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["extreme weather event","climate change adaptation","water pollution","food security","sustainable agriculture"],"geography_discussed":["United States"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000110","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000110","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Beliefs & Attitudes, Spring 2023","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2023-06-08","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/climate-change-american-mind-beliefs-attitudes-spring-2023/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that a strong majority of Americans believe global warming is occurring and is mostly human-caused, with 66% expressing worry about the issue. 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When including those who \"lean\" toward a yes answer, this figure rises to 82%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000110#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 61% of Americans recognize that global warming is primarily caused by humans, there is a lack of understanding regarding the scale of scientific agreement; only 20% know that more than 90% of climate scientists agree that human-caused global warming is happening.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000110#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans perceive global warming as a current and future threat, with 48% believing people in the U.S. are being harmed \"right now\" and 44% reporting personal experience with its effects. High levels of concern exist for future harm to future generations (71%), plant and animal species (70%), and the world's poor (69%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000110#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite 66% of Americans being at least \"somewhat worried\" and 62% feeling a personal responsibility to help, the issue is rarely discussed socially; 66% say they \"rarely\" or \"never\" discuss global warming with family and friends.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000110#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans generally reject climate fatalism, with 66% disagreeing that it is too late to act and 57% disagreeing that individual actions make no difference. 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Additionally, only 16% of Gen Z and Millennials are 'Doubtful' or 'Dismissive', whereas these figures rise to 21% for Gen X and 25% for Baby Boomers and older generations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000048#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Racial and ethnic disparities in climate opinion are significant, with Hispanic/Latino (64%) and Black adults (61%) more likely to be 'Alarmed' or 'Concerned' than White adults (50%). White adults are significantly more likely to be 'Doubtful' or 'Dismissive' (26%) than Black adults (9%) or Hispanic/Latino adults (13%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000048#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Gender differences show that women are more likely to be 'Alarmed' or 'Concerned' (59%) than men (52%), and more likely to be 'Alarmed' specifically (29% vs 26%). Women are also less likely to be 'Doubtful' or 'Dismissive' (17%) than men (24%), though a higher proportion of women (8%) are 'Disengaged' compared to men (4%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000048#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Intersectional analysis reveals that women of color are the most 'Alarmed' group, with Gen Z and Millennial women of color at 39%, followed by Gen X women of color at 37% and older generations of women of color at 32%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000048#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate justice"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["demographic analysis","intersectional analysis","public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000078","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000078","title":"Who is most supportive of the Inflation Reduction Act?","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"en","date_published":"2023-03-30","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/who-is-most-supportive-of-the-inflation-reducation-act/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that while a majority of Americans (57%) have heard little or nothing about the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), 68% of registered voters support it after learning about its goals. Support is particularly high among Black Americans (78%), Gen Z/Millennials (78%), and women (75%), groups that were also among the least familiar with the law. Politically, support is strongest among liberal Democrats (97%) and moderate/conservative Democrats (91%), while conservative Republicans are the least supportive (23%) despite having relatively high initial awareness.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000078#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"General public awareness of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is low, with 57% of registered voters reporting they have heard either \"a little\" or \"nothing at all\" about the law. However, once provided with a description of the IRA, 68% of registered voters express support.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000078#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Certain demographic groups are both less familiar with the IRA and highly supportive of it after being informed. These include Black Americans (78% support), Gen Z/Millennials (78% support), women (75% support), and individuals earning less than $50,000 annually (72% support).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000078#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Political affiliation strongly influences both awareness and support. Liberal Democrats (49%) and conservative Republicans (55%) are the most aware of the IRA. After reading a description, support is highest among liberal Democrats (97%) and moderate/conservative Democrats (91%), while conservative Republicans are the least supportive at 23%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000078#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The IRA is projected by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget to reduce U.S. carbon pollution by approximately 40% by 2030 relative to 2005 levels, contributing to the Paris Climate Agreement target of at least a 43% reduction.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000078#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["Inflation Reduction Act of 2022","clean energy","carbon dioxide emissions","Paris Agreement","climate justice","electric vehicle","heat pump"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000072","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000072","title":"Who is most supportive of the IRA?","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2023-03-30","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/who-is-most-supportive-of-the-ira/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that while a majority of registered voters (57%) have heard little or nothing about the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), 68% support the law after learning about its goals. Support is particularly high among Black Americans, women, Gen Z/Millennials, and lower-income individuals, who are also among the groups least familiar with the legislation. Politically, the IRA sees strong support from liberal Democrats (97%), moderate/conservative Democrats (91%), and liberal/moderate Republicans (66%), while conservative Republicans are the least supportive (23%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000072#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Public awareness of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is low, with 57% of registered voters reporting they have heard either \"a little\" or \"nothing at all\" about the law. However, 68% of registered voters support the IRA after receiving a description of it.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000072#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Certain demographic groups are both less familiar with the IRA and highly supportive of it after being informed. These groups include Black Americans (78% support), women (75% support), Gen Z/Millennials (78% support), and those earning less than $50,000 annually (72% support).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000072#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Support for the IRA varies significantly by political affiliation. After reading a description, support is nearly universal among liberal Democrats (97%), very high among moderate/conservative Democrats (91%), and a majority of liberal/moderate Republicans (66%). Conservative Republicans are the least supportive group at 23%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000072#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The IRA is projected to reduce U.S. carbon pollution by approximately 40% by 2030 relative to 2005 levels, moving the U.S. toward its Paris Climate Agreement target of at least a 43% reduction by 2030. The law invests $386 billion in U.S. clean energy development.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000072#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["Inflation Reduction Act of 2022","carbon dioxide emissions","Paris Agreement","clean energy","heat pump","electric vehicle","climate justice"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000067","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000067","title":"Global Warming’s Six Americas","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"fact sheet","language":"en","date_published":"2023-03-14","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/global-warmings-six-americas-december-2022/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The document describes the 'Six Americas' framework for categorizing public opinion on global warming into Alarmed, Concerned, Cautious, Disengaged, Doubtful, and Dismissive segments. It reports that as of 2022, 53% of Americans are either Alarmed or Concerned, while 22% are Doubtful or Dismissive. Over the decade since 2012, the Alarmed segment more than doubled from 12% to 26%, while the Cautious segment decreased from 29% to 17%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000067#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The American public is divided into six climate opinion audiences: the Alarmed (convinced of human-caused warming and strongly support action), Concerned (convinced but less motivated), Cautious (uncertain and less motivated), Disengaged (largely unaware), Doubtful (question the cause and perceive low risk), and Dismissive (reject the idea and oppose policies).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000067#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"As of December 2022, 26% of Americans are categorized as Alarmed, which is more than double the 11% who are Dismissive. A majority of Americans (53%) are either Alarmed or Concerned, whereas 22% are either Doubtful or Dismissive.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000067#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Between 2012 and 2022, the Alarmed segment grew from 12% to 26% of the U.S. population, while the Cautious segment shrank from 29% to 17%. The Concerned, Disengaged, Doubtful, and Dismissive segments remained relatively stable during this period.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000067#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The growth of the Alarmed segment correlates with an increased public understanding that global warming is a current problem causing harm to communities in the U.S. Trusted sources of information include NASA, climate scientists, TV weathercasters, and doctors.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000067#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change communication","climate change"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]}]}