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While 68% of respondents recognize that atmospheric methane concentrations are increasing and 62% view it as a major climate problem, there is significant confusion regarding the composition of natural gas, with only 42% knowing methane is its largest component. Word associations vary by country; for instance, in Italy, methane and natural gas are viewed as synonyms and are not strongly associated with greenhouse gases.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"catf-000728#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"There is overwhelming support (90% or higher) across France, Germany, Italy, and Poland for implementing regulations to reduce methane leaks in the oil and gas industry, establishing equipment standards, and requiring EU suppliers to follow the same rules as internal EU countries.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"catf-000728#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public support for regulations on EU suppliers remains high at 67% even when a pricing mechanism for high-emissions oil and gas is introduced. This support increases to 70% if the generated fees are redistributed to low-income households.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"catf-000728#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Respondents generally prefer strong regulatory mandates over voluntary company commitments, rejecting the idea that companies are already sufficiently incentivized by the sale of natural gas to reduce leaks.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"catf-000728#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"General knowledge of methane's role in natural gas is low: only 42% of respondents identify methane as the largest component of natural gas, and only 17% are aware it constitutes more than 80% of the gas.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"catf-000728#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of respondents (68%) recognize that methane concentrations in the atmosphere are increasing, and 62% consider methane pollution in the oil and gas industry to be a major climate problem.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"catf-000728#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Perceptions of methane vary by age and country; specifically, youth in Italy (18-29) and older adults in Germany and Poland (70+) are more likely to identify methane as a major climate problem than other age groups.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"catf-000728#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Associations with the terms 'methane' and 'natural gas' differ significantly. 'Natural gas' is primarily linked to 'heating and cooking' and 'fossil fuel', while 'methane' is linked to 'Greenhouse gas' and 'Cows and other animals'. In Italy, the two terms are treated as synonyms and lack a strong association with greenhouse gases.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"catf-000728#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["methane emissions","petroleum industry","greenhouse gas","climate policy","energy transition"],"geography_discussed":["European Union"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000018","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000018","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind, April 2022","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2022-07-21","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/climate-change-american-mind-april-2022-4/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that while a majority of Americans consider global warming personally important, they rarely discuss it with family and friends despite frequent media exposure.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000018#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of Americans (64%) view global warming as personally important, with 15% describing it as \"extremely\" important, 24% as \"very\" important, and 25% as \"somewhat\" important. Conversely, 36% state it is either \"not too\" (18%) or \"not at all\" (18%) personally important.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000018#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a gap between media exposure and personal social interaction regarding climate change: 56% of Americans hear about global warming in the media at least once a month, yet 67% say they \"rarely\" or \"never\" discuss the topic with family and friends.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000018#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Forty percent of Americans perceive both a descriptive and injunctive norm regarding climate action: 40% believe their family and friends make a moderate to great deal of effort to reduce global warming, and 40% believe it is moderately to extremely important to their family and friends that they take action.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000018#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change communication","climate change"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000070","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000070","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind, April 2022","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2022-07-21","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/climate-change-american-mind-april-2022-2/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A majority of Americans express concern about global warming, with 64% reporting they are at least \"somewhat worried.\" Emotional responses vary, with interest being the most common feeling (62%), followed by sadness, disgust, and fear.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000070#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of Americans are concerned about global warming, with 64% stating they are at least \"somewhat worried\" and 30% describing themselves as \"very worried.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000070#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Interest is the most prevalent emotion associated with global warming, felt by 62% of Americans at a \"very\" or \"moderately\" level. Other significant emotions include sadness and disgust (both 51%), fear (46%), anger (44%), outrage (42%), and hope (38%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000070#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000073","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000073","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind, April 2022","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2022-07-21","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/climate-change-american-mind-april-2022-5/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A majority of Americans reject the idea that it is too late to address global warming, though the public is nearly evenly split on whether new technologies can solve the crisis without requiring significant individual lifestyle changes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000073#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Most Americans believe it is not too late to take action against global warming, with 61% disagreeing with the claim that it is already too late, while only 17% agree.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000073#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public opinion is divided on the efficacy of technology as a standalone solution; 48% of Americans agree that new technologies could solve global warming without requiring big individual life changes, while 52% disagree.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000073#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change mitigation"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000032","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000032","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2022-07-20","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/climate-change-in-the-american-mind-beliefs-attitudes-spring-2024-2/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that while a majority of Americans (72%) believe global warming is happening and 56% attribute it to human causes, there is a significant gap in understanding the strength of the scientific consensus. Public concern is high, with 64% feeling worried and many reporting personal experiences with climate impacts, yet social discussion of the topic remains low, with 67% rarely or never discussing it with family and friends.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000032#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A strong majority of Americans believe global warming is occurring, with a 6 to 1 ratio of those who think it is happening (72%) versus those who do not (12%). Among these, 54% are \"very\" or \"extremely\" sure of its occurrence.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000032#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 56% of Americans recognize that global warming is mostly human-caused and 55% know most scientists agree it is happening, only 20% understand the actual strength of the scientific consensus (that over 90% of climate scientists agree).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000032#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Emotional responses to global warming are varied; 64% of Americans are at least \"somewhat worried,\" and 62% feel \"interested.\" Other common emotions include feeling disgusted or sad (51% each), afraid (46%), angry (44%), and outraged (42%), while 38% feel hopeful.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000032#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans perceive global warming as a threat to others more than to themselves. While 72% believe it will harm future generations and plant/animal species, and 69% believe it will harm the world's poor and people in developing countries, only 47% believe they will be personally harmed.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000032#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Social communication about climate change is limited; 67% of Americans rarely or never discuss global warming with family and friends. Additionally, only 40% perceive that their social circle makes a moderate or greater effort to reduce global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000032#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Most Americans reject fatalism regarding climate change, with 61% disagreeing that it is already too late to act. However, the public is split on whether technology can solve the problem without individual lifestyle changes (48% agree vs 52% disagree).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000032#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is high perceived linkage between global warming and specific environmental problems in the U.S., particularly extreme heat (75%), wildfires (73%), and droughts (72%). 56% of Americans believe extreme weather poses a moderate or high risk to their own community over the next decade.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000032#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","climate migration","extreme heat","wildfire","drought","sea level rise","flood","water scarcity","air pollution","hurricane","water pollution","climate change mitigation"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000108","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000108","title":"politics-global-warming-april-2022","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2022-07-06","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/politics-global-warming-april-2022/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A survey of 908 registered U.S. voters conducted in April and May 2022 reveals that while global warming is a lower-ranked general voting priority, there is broad cross-partisan support for specific clean energy and conservation policies. The report highlights a significant divide between Democrats and Republicans regarding the urgency of climate action and the economic impact of clean energy, while noting widespread distrust in the U.S. government's response to the issue.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000108#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Global warming is a relatively low priority for registered voters in the 2022 congressional elections, ranking 24th among 29 issues when asked about importance, and 10th when asked to choose a single most important issue. Only 39% of voters say it will be \"very important\" to their decision.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000108#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong majority support across political lines for several climate-friendly policies, including tax incentives for energy-efficient buildings (87%), federal funding for energy efficiency in low-income communities (77%), and the re-establishment of the Civilian Conservation Corps (86%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000108#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Voters are divided on the economic impact of clean energy; 52% believe these policies will improve economic growth and create jobs, while 30% believe they will reduce growth and cost jobs. Additionally, 57% believe clean energy production will create more new jobs than fossil fuel production.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000108#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public trust in information sources is highest for NASA (74%), family and friends (74%), and climate scientists (71%), while trust is lowest for the Fox News Channel (30%) and oil and gas companies (24%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000108#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Registered voters primarily attribute global warming to developing countries (68%), fossil fuel companies (66%), industrialized countries (65%), fossil fuel CEOs (63%), and corporate lobbyists (62%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000108#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is widespread dissatisfaction with the U.S. government's handling of global warming, with only 14% of registered voters agreeing that the government is responding well and only 11% feeling respected in the national conversation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000108#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Local government priorities are split, with 48% of voters believing local governments should prioritize climate change mitigation and adaptation equally, while 23% favor mitigation and 12% favor adaptation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000108#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","clean energy","energy efficiency","carbon tax","renewable energy","fossil fuel","climate change mitigation","climate change adaptation","public transport","methane leak"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000047","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000047","title":"Climate Change in the Brazilian Mind","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"executive summary","language":"en","date_published":"2022-04-07","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/climate-change-in-the-brazilian-mind/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The survey reveals a strong consensus among Brazilians that climate change is occurring and human-caused, with 96% acknowledging its occurrence and 77% identifying human activity as the primary cause. Public concern is high, with 81% viewing climate change as a \"very important\" issue, and 77% prioritizing environmental protection over economic growth. Awareness of Amazon forest fires is nearly universal at 98%, with loggers (37%) and farmers (18%) most frequently cited as responsible for starting them, while 50% of respondents believe governments are best positioned to solve the problem.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000047#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"There is a strong consensus in Brazil regarding climate change: 96% of the population believes it is happening, 77% attribute it to human activity, and 76% believe most scientists agree that global warming is occurring.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000047#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Brazilians exhibit high levels of concern and prioritize the environment over economic growth, with 81% stating climate change is \"very important\" and 77% preferring environmental protection even if it results in lower economic growth and job creation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000047#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public awareness of forest fires in the Amazon is extremely high at 98%. Among those who believe human activity causes these fires, loggers are seen as the most responsible (37%), followed by farmers (18%) and cattle and livestock ranchers (17%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000047#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"When identifying the entity best capable of solving Amazon forest fires, 50% of respondents cited governments, followed by citizens (21%) and companies and industries (13%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000047#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Climate change and environmental issues are less politically polarized in Brazil than in the United States, though some variance exists; for example, 88% of left and center-leaning Brazilians and 75% of right-leaning Brazilians view climate change as very important.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000047#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","deforestation","forest fire","environmental protection","economic growth","greenhouse gas emissions"],"geography_discussed":["United States","Amazon rainforest","Central-West Region"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000217","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000217","title":"Politics & Global Warming","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2022-04","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/politics-global-warming-april-2022b.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that while a majority of U.S. registered voters support various clean energy policies and prefer candidates who take action on global warming, the issue ranks relatively low as a primary voting priority. There is significant political polarization, with strong support for climate action among Democrats and substantial opposition or indifference among conservative Republicans. Voters generally trust scientific and medical sources over political or industry ones and express widespread dissatisfaction with the U.S. government's response to global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000217#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Global warming is a low priority for registered voters when deciding on candidates for the 2022 congressional elections, ranking 24th among 29 issues in terms of being 'very important' (39%) and 10th when asked for the single most important issue (4%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000217#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of registered voters (58%) prefer a candidate who supports action on global warming, compared to 17% who prefer a candidate who opposes such action.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000217#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is broad support among registered voters for specific clean energy and efficiency policies, including tax incentives for energy-efficient buildings (87%), renewable energy research (79%), and tax rebates for energy-efficient vehicles or solar panels (77%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000217#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Registered voters show strong support for conservation and restoration, with 86% supporting the re-establishment of the Civilian Conservation Corps and 80% supporting jobs programs to close abandoned gas wells or coal mines.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000217#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public opinion on the economic impact of clean energy is split: 52% believe these policies will improve economic growth and create jobs, while 30% believe they will reduce growth and cost jobs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000217#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Corporations and industry are viewed as the entities that should do the most to address global warming, with 68% of registered voters stating they should do more.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000217#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Local government priorities for global warming are split, with 48% of voters believing mitigation and adaptation should be prioritized equally, while 23% prioritize mitigation and 12% prioritize adaptation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000217#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a gap between the willingness of voters to take political action and their actual behavior; for example, 53% say they would sign a petition, but only 19% have done so in the past year.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000217#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Voters most trust NASA (74%), family and friends (74%), and climate scientists (71%) as information sources, while trust is lowest for the Fox News Channel (30%) and oil and gas companies (24%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000217#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Developing countries (68%) and fossil fuel companies (66%) are the most blamed for global warming among registered voters.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000217#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Widespread dissatisfaction exists regarding the U.S. government's response to global warming, with only 14% of registered voters agreeing that the government is responding well.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000217#insight-11","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","clean energy","renewable energy","carbon dioxide emissions","energy efficiency","electric vehicle","carbon tax","fossil fuel","climate change mitigation","climate change adaptation","climate policy","environmental justice"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000185","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000185","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2022-04","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2022/07/climate-change-american-mind-april-2022.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A survey of 1,018 American adults in April 2022 reveals that while 72% believe global warming is happening and 56% attribute it to human causes, there is a significant gap in understanding the strength of scientific consensus. A majority of respondents (64%) are worried about global warming, and many perceive it as already affecting U.S. weather and local environmental risks, such as electricity power outages and water pollution. 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While 58% prefer candidates who support climate action, significant political polarization exists regarding the urgency of the issue and the role of the federal government. Trust in information sources is highest for NASA and climate scientists, while blame for global warming is primarily directed at developing countries and fossil fuel companies.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000277#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Global warming is a relatively low priority for registered voters when deciding on candidates for the 2022 congressional elections, ranking 24th among 29 issues based on those who consider it 'very important'. Only 4% of registered voters identify it as their single most important voting issue, whereas 14% prioritize 'the economy'.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000277#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is broad support among registered voters for various clean energy and carbon reduction policies, including tax incentives for energy-efficient buildings (87%), renewable energy research (79%), and tax rebates for energy-efficient vehicles or solar panels (77%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000277#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of registered voters (69%) support transitioning the U.S. economy from fossil fuels to 100% clean energy by 2050, and 63% support requiring electric utilities to reach 100% renewable electricity by 2035.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000277#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public support for energy production is split: 81% support renewable energy on public land, while 58% support expanding offshore drilling and 55% support drilling for and mining fossil fuels on public land.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000277#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Voters are divided on the economic impact of clean energy; 52% believe these policies will improve economic growth and create jobs, while 30% believe they will reduce growth and cost jobs. Additionally, 57% think clean energy production will create more good jobs than fossil fuel production.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000277#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a strong desire for corporate and industrial accountability, with 68% of registered voters stating that corporations and industry should do more to address global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000277#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Local government priorities are balanced between mitigation and adaptation, with 48% of voters stating both should be prioritized equally. High support exists for local climate-friendly measures such as public transportation (83%) and home energy-efficiency funding (82%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000277#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite willingness to act—such as 53% saying they would sign a petition—actual political engagement over the past year is low. Only 19% have signed a petition, 13% have donated money, and 9% have contacted government officials to urge action on global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000277#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"NASA (74%), family and friends (74%), and climate scientists (71%) are the most trusted sources of information. Conversely, only 30% trust Fox News and 24% trust oil and gas companies.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000277#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Voters primarily blame developing countries (68%), fossil fuel companies (66%), and industrialized countries (65%) for global warming. There is widespread dissatisfaction with the U.S. government's response, with only 14% agreeing that it is responding well.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000277#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","clean energy","renewable energy","carbon dioxide emissions","energy efficiency","electric vehicle","carbon tax","fossil fuel","climate change mitigation","climate change adaptation"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000014","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000014","title":"Who is willing to participate in non-violent civil disobedience for the climate?","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"en","date_published":"2022-01-25","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/non-violent-civil-disobedience-climate-participant/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that the 'Alarmed' segment of the Six Americas, younger adults, and people of color are the most likely to support or personally participate in non-violent civil disobedience against activities that exacerbate global warming. While support for organizations engaging in such actions is higher than the willingness to personally participate, the data indicates millions of American adults are open to these tactics.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000014#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Among the 'Six Americas' segments, the Alarmed are the most likely to support organizations using non-violent civil disobedience, with 50% stating they 'definitely' (21%) or 'probably' (29%) would do so. Additionally, 28% of the Alarmed would personally engage in such actions if asked by someone they respect, with the 'definitely willing' group (10%) representing approximately 8.6 million American adults.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000014#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Millennial and younger adults (aged 18-40) show higher levels of support for non-violent civil disobedience than older generations. Approximately 35% of this group (14% 'definitely' and 21% 'probably') would support such organizations, and 20% (8% 'definitely' and 12% 'probably') would personally engage in these actions if asked by a respected person.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000014#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Black Americans and Hispanics/Latinos are more likely than white Americans to both support organizations and personally engage in non-violent civil disobedience for the climate. Support for such organizations is at 34% for Black Americans and 35% for Hispanics/Latinos. Personal willingness to engage is approximately 22% for Black Americans (5% 'definitely' and 17% 'probably') and 17% for Hispanics/Latinos (6% 'definitely' and 11% 'probably').","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000014#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a gap between the willingness to support organizations engaging in non-violent civil disobedience and the willingness to personally participate, which the authors suggest is likely due to barriers such as the fear of arrest.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000014#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change mitigation","climate change","climate change communication"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","demographic analysis"]},{"id":"commyale-000151","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000151","title":"Global Warming\u0019s Six Americas","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2022-01-12","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/global-warmings-six-americas-september-2021/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report identifies six segments of the U.S. population—the Alarmed, Concerned, Cautious, Disengaged, Doubtful, and Dismissive—based on their views on global warming. As of September 2021, the Alarmed group is the largest segment at 33%, having nearly doubled in size over the previous five years. Conversely, the Dismissive, Doubtful, and Cautious groups have decreased in size. While 59% of Americans are now Alarmed or Concerned, the report notes that the Concerned and Cautious segments still lack a full understanding of the urgency and threat of climate impacts.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000151#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The U.S. adult population is divided into six groups based on climate change attitudes: the Alarmed (most engaged and supportive of action), the Concerned (view it as a threat but prioritize it less), the Cautious (uncertain of causes and not very worried), the Disengaged (largely unaware), the Doubtful (doubt it is happening or human-caused), and the Dismissive (firmly reject human-caused global warming and oppose most policies).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000151#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"As of September 2021, the Alarmed segment is the largest group at 33%, outnumbering the Dismissive group (9%) by more than 3 to 1. Combined, the Alarmed and Concerned make up 59% of Americans, while the Doubtful and Dismissive make up 19%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000151#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There has been a significant shift in public opinion over five years: the Alarmed segment nearly doubled, increasing by 15 percentage points from 18% to 33% of the U.S. adult population. During the same period, the Dismissive group decreased from 11% to 9%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000151#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite growing support for climate action, 42% of U.S. adults (the Concerned and Cautious) do not fully grasp the urgency or the threat of climate impacts, such as extreme weather, human health impacts, and economic disasters.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000151#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change communication","climate change"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000222","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000222","title":"Climate Change in the Indian Mind, 2022","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2022","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2022/10/climate-change-indian-mind-2022-d.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A 2022 report by the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication and CVoter based on a survey of 4,619 Indian adults. It finds that while general awareness of the term 'global warming' remains low, a large majority of Indians believe it is happening, is human-caused, and is personally important. There is strong public support for renewable energy, the Paris Climate Agreement, and government action, alongside high reported vulnerability to extreme weather events like droughts and floods.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000222#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"General awareness of the term 'global warming' is low, with 54% of Indians stating they know \"just a little\" or have never heard of it, and only 9% saying they know \"a lot.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000222#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite low initial awareness, 84% of respondents believe global warming is occurring after receiving a short definition, representing a 15 percentage point increase since 2011. A majority (57%) attribute it to human activities.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000222#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public concern is high, with 81% of Indians worried about global warming. 49% believe people in India are already being harmed by it, which is 29 percentage points higher than in 2011.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000222#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong support for climate and energy policies: 55% believe India should reduce emissions immediately without waiting for other countries, 73% favor participation in the Paris Climate Agreement, and 59% support increasing the use of renewable energy.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000222#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Indians perceive significant risks from extreme weather, with over half expecting more disease epidemics (59%), severe heat waves (54%), severe cyclones (52%), and droughts and water shortages (50%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000222#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Local observations indicate that 56% of people have noticed more frequent hot days in their area, and 76% have noticed changes in average annual rainfall over the last 10 years.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000222#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Economic and social vulnerability is high; 74% of households would take several months or more to recover from a severe drought, and 65% report having few or no friends or relatives to count on for help in trouble.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000222#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","renewable energy","Paris Agreement","greenhouse gas emissions","extreme weather event","climate change adaptation","fossil fuel","climate change communication","water scarcity","heat wave","tropical cyclone","flood","drought"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","comparative analysis"]},{"id":"commyale-000242","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000242","title":"Climate Change’s Four Irelands: An Audience Segmentation Analysis","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2022","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2014/10/EPA-Climate-Changes-Four-Irelands-Report-Wave-2-Report-2.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report identifies four stable audience segments in Ireland: the Alarmed (34%), Concerned (48%), Cautious (14%), and Doubtful (4%). While belief that climate change is happening is high across all groups, significant differences exist regarding its causes, perceived urgency, and support for restrictive policies. A key finding is a widespread lack of climate literacy, with all segments underestimating the carbon impact of dietary choices and overestimating the impact of small actions like using reusable bags. Trust in scientists remains high across all groups, including the Doubtful.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000242#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The Irish public is divided into four stable audience segments: the Alarmed (34%), Concerned (48%), Cautious (14%), and Doubtful (4%), with proportions remaining statistically consistent between the first and second waves of the study.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000242#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While a majority in every segment agree climate change is occurring, there is significant misunderstanding regarding its causes; only 53% of the total population correctly believe it is caused mostly by human activities, while 39% erroneously believe it is caused equally by human and natural factors.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000242#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Alarmed and Concerned segments express the highest levels of worry and perceive climate change as an immediate threat, whereas the Cautious and Doubtful generally do not perceive it as a serious personal or community threat.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000242#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is broad support for redistributive and protective climate policies, such as energy efficiency grants for low-income households, but significant opposition to restrictive measures like banning fossil fuels for home heating or increasing taxes on petrol and diesel cars, particularly among the Cautious and Doubtful.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000242#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"All four audience segments exhibit systematic biases in climate literacy, specifically underestimating the carbon footprint impact of dietary choices and overestimating the impact of behaviours such as recycling and using reusable shopping bags.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000242#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Scientists are the most trusted source of information on climate change across all segments, including the Doubtful, where 61% express trust in messaging from scientists.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000242#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is no evidence of a divide between urban and rural residents regarding climate change attitudes, as the four audience segments are distributed similarly across both settings.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000242#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Alarmed segment is the most likely to engage in pro-environmental consumer behaviours, such as avoiding red meat or rewarding companies that take climate action, while the Doubtful are the least likely to do so.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000242#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["carbon footprint","carbon tax","climate change communication"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["audience segmentation","public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000264","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000264","title":"international public opinion on climate change 2022","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2022","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2023/07/international-public-opinion-on-climate-change-2022b.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report presents survey data from 108,946 Facebook users worldwide, revealing high global levels of worry and belief that climate change is happening, though perceptions of its causes and the responsibility for action vary significantly by region. While there is widespread support for renewable energy and the belief that climate action will not harm economic growth, willingness to engage in organized climate activism remains low in most regions, with a notable exception in Sub-Saharan Africa.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000264#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"While a vast majority of respondents globally believe climate change is occurring, knowledge levels and beliefs about its causes vary. Respondents in Finland (92%) and Hungary (90%) are most likely to report knowing a moderate to large amount, whereas those in Benin (34%), the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nigeria, and Haiti (all 32%) are most likely to have never heard of it. Regarding causality, majorities in 108 of 110 areas believe human activities are at least partially responsible, but only 26 areas have a majority who believe it is mostly caused by humans, with the highest agreement in Spain (65%), Sweden (61%), and Taiwan (60%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000264#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Worry about climate change is widespread, with majorities in 108 of 110 areas expressing concern. The highest levels of worry are found in Mexico (95%), Portugal (93%), and Chile (93%), while the lowest are in Yemen (32%) and Jordan (48%). Most respondents (76 of 110 areas) believe climate change will harm future generations 'a great deal,' but far fewer (17 of 110 areas) believe it will harm them personally 'a great deal,' with the highest personal risk perceived in Malawi (62%) and Chile (61%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000264#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Perceptions of responsibility for reducing climate pollution are split across three main entities. In 42 areas, the government is seen as most responsible (e.g., Romania, Uzbekistan, and Lebanon at 50%); in another 42 areas, individual people are seen as most responsible (e.g., El Salvador at 52%); and in 25 areas, businesses are viewed as most responsible (e.g., Germany and Mexico at 43%). Despite these differences, 104 of 110 areas believe climate change should be a high or very high government priority.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000264#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong global support for the economic viability of climate action and the transition to renewable energy. Majorities in 109 of 110 areas believe that reducing climate change will either improve economic growth and jobs or have no effect. Additionally, 109 of 110 areas support increasing the use of renewable energy, with the highest support in Hungary (91%), Portugal (89%), and Spain (89%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000264#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Support for reducing fossil fuel use is less uniform than support for renewables. Majorities in 41 of 110 areas support decreasing fossil fuel use, led by Denmark (79%), the UK (72%), and Sweden (72%). Conversely, 13 areas have majorities who believe their country should increase fossil fuel use, including Ghana (58%) and Mozambique (57%), although these same populations also support increasing renewable energy.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000264#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Willingness to join organized climate activism is generally low, with majorities in only 20 of 108 surveyed areas expressing a definite willingness to join such groups. This trend is most pronounced in Sub-Saharan Africa, where majorities in 12 of 17 areas would join, including Zambia (75%) and Malawi (74%). In contrast, no surveyed areas in Europe, North America, or South America had a majority willing to join an organized group.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000264#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["renewable energy","fossil fuel","economic growth","climate policy"],"geography_discussed":["Europe","sub-Saharan Africa","South America","Southwest Asia and North Africa","North America","Finland","Hungary","Benin","Democratic Republic of the Congo","Nigeria","Haiti","Spain","Sweden","Taiwan","Indonesia","Yemen","Germany","Algeria","Cambodia","Mexico","Portugal","Chile","Jordan","Puerto Rico","Costa Rica","Malawi","Czech Republic","Norway","Angola","Zambia","Sri Lanka","Romania","Uzbekistan","Lebanon","El Salvador","Panama","Australia","Bangladesh","Brazil","Japan","Mozambique","Ghana","Netherlands"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000265","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000265","title":"Climate Change’s Four Irelands: An Audience Segmentation Analysis","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2022","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2022/11/Ireland-EPA-Climate-Change-Four-Irelands.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report segments the Irish adult population into four groups: the Alarmed (36%), Concerned (48%), Cautious (12%), and Doubtful (3%). 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The Alarmed are the most convinced that climate change is a real and immediate threat, while the Doubtful are the least concerned and most sceptical.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000265#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Climate scepticism is very low in Ireland; only about 40,000 people (roughly 1% of the adult population) believe that climate change is not happening.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000265#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is widespread support for climate policies across the population, with 75% of the public supporting increased energy efficiency in low-income homes and 73% supporting further renewable energy development.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000265#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The framing of climate policies significantly impacts public support: redistributive policies that protect lower socioeconomic groups receive the highest support across all segments, whereas outright bans on fuels lead to sharp increases in opposition.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000265#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A 'say-do gap' exists among the most engaged audiences; while the Alarmed and Concerned report high intentions to act personally to address climate change, the proportion who have actually taken such actions is much lower.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000265#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is no evidence of a strong urban-rural divide in climate change opinions, as all four audience segments are found in both urban and rural settings.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000265#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Alarmed and Concerned audiences are the most likely to trust scientists, the EPA, and educators, while online influencers and celebrities are not highly trusted by any group.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000265#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Knowledge of the specific sources of pollution in Ireland is low across all segments; only 40% of the Alarmed, 31% of the Concerned, 20% of the Cautious, and 13% of the Doubtful correctly identify agriculture as the largest source of pollution.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000265#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate policy","renewable energy","carbon tax","energy efficiency","climate change communication","greenhouse gas emissions"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["audience segmentation analysis","public opinion survey"]},{"id":"wwf-000591","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/wwf-000591","title":"Public Opinion Surrounding Plastic Consumption and Waste Management of Consumer Packaging","publisher":{"name":"WWF International","organization":"wwf-international"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2022","source_url":"https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/477/5k1qyg7hor_CI_Public_Opinion_Research_to_WWF_FINAL.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The 2022 update of this public opinion study reveals that while Americans are increasingly concerned about plastic pollution and supportive of producer responsibility, they express significant skepticism regarding the efficacy of recycling. A majority of respondents believe businesses are most responsible for reducing plastic waste and show strong support for positive-incentive regulations, such as beverage container refund programs, over taxes or fees. 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