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While denialism questions whether climate change is a fact, strategic skepticism acknowledges the fact but casts doubt on human causality and the viability or cost-effectiveness of existing climate policies.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ipie-000073#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Powerful entities, including fossil fuel companies, governments, and right-wing populist movements, deliberately spread inaccurate narratives to obstruct climate action. These actors often form alliances that operate without public transparency, utilizing 'salaried' scientists to facilitate the creation of disinformation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ipie-000073#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Policymakers, including elected officials and public servants, are strategic targets of disinformation because they are central to the communication chains that translate science into policy. Key vectors for this influence include corporate sustainability reports, greenwashing PR campaigns, and partisan policy reports.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ipie-000073#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The spread of disinformation and conspiracy theories erodes public trust in climate science and institutions, creating a cycle where economic and political elites promote skepticism, which then fuels public opposition to climate policies and further hinders decision-making.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ipie-000073#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Research on climate information integrity is heavily concentrated in the Global North, leaving a significant gap in documentation and understanding of the effects in the Global South.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ipie-000073#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The report identifies four effective policy areas to improve information integrity: legislation for standardized carbon reporting and content labeling, judicial processes to penalize greenwashing, the creation of multi-stakeholder coalitions, and scientific and media education for the public and policymakers.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ipie-000073#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change disinformation","obsidian","greenwashing","climate policy","fossil fuel industry","climate education"],"geography_discussed":["Global North","Global South"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["systematic review","policy assessment"]},{"id":"commyale-000257","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000257","title":"Guidebook: Using the Six Americas Super Short Survey (SASSY) in Campaigns and Education","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"guide","language":"en","date_published":"2024-11","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Guidebook-SASSY-for-Campaigns-Final-2025.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The document introduces SASSY, a four-question tool designed by the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication (YPCCC) to categorize individuals into six distinct audience segments: Alarmed, Concerned, Cautious, Disengaged, Doubtful, and Dismissive. It details three implementation formats—an individual quiz, a group scoring tool, and an API—and provides case studies demonstrating how organizations like The Wild Center and Vermont PIRG have used the tool to refine exhibit planning, inform legislative campaigns, and reduce research costs. The guide also explains how to use SASSY for pre- and post-programming assessments to measure the effectiveness of climate education.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000257#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The SASSY tool categorizes the American public into six distinct audience segments based on their perceptions of climate change: Alarmed (convinced of urgent threat), Concerned (believe it is a serious threat but distant), Cautious (undecided), Disengaged (know little), Doubtful (believe it is a natural cycle or not happening), and Dismissive (believe it is a hoax).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000257#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"SASSY consists of four specific questions regarding the personal importance of global warming, the level of worry, and the perceived harm to the individual and future generations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000257#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The tool is available in multiple languages, including Spanish, to engage non-English speaking communities; research indicates that Latinos in the US are more likely to be in the 'Alarmed' segment than White individuals.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000257#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Wild Center, a museum in rural New York, used SASSY to discover that 82% of its visitors were Alarmed or Concerned, contradicting staff assumptions that visitors were primarily Doubtful or Dismissive and saving approximately one year of exhibit development time.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000257#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Vermont PIRG used SASSY to inform the 'Keep Vermont Cool' and 'Make Big Oil Pay' campaigns, identifying that 47% of Vermonters were Alarmed in 2021, which helped build the public will to pass the Renewable Energy Standard, the Clean Heat Standard, and the Climate Superfund Act.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000257#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The USC Norman Lear Center and Good Energy used the SASSY API to screen survey participants, limiting the sample to Alarmed, Concerned, or Cautious individuals to reduce costs and target the audience most receptive to climate portrayals in entertainment.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000257#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"SASSY can be used to measure the impact of education by comparing pre- and post-program results; a shift from the Doubtful/Cautious end to the Concerned/Alarmed end indicates effective materials.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000257#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change communication","climate education"],"geography_discussed":["Vermont","New York"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["guide","case study"]},{"id":"gclifun-004822","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/gclifun-004822","title":"Strengthening technical and institutional capacities of Galen University, BLPA, PACT, BNPAS and the Government of Belize to access Climate Finance","publisher":{"name":"Green Climate Fund","organization":"green-climate-fund"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2024-02-15","source_url":"https://www.greenclimate.fund/sites/default/files/document/20240308-readiness-belize-pact.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The document outlines a readiness support proposal for Belize to address gaps in human resources, technical expertise, and financial management within key climate-related institutions. The project focuses on capacity building for the National Designated Authority (NDA), the Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT), the Belize National Protected Areas System (BNPAS), the Belize Livestock Producers Association (BLPA), and Galen University. Key activities include developing training on Environmental and Social Management Frameworks (ESMF), conducting a climate impact assessment on the livestock value chain, creating two project concept notes for the Green Climate Fund (GCF), and establishing a climate adaptive education program at Galen University. The initiative aims to reduce Belize's vulnerability to climate change by improving the quality of project pipelines and institutionalizing climate-resilient investment strategies.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gclifun-004822#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Belize is identified as having an 'extremely high' vulnerability index to climate change, ranking 9th among 38 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean as of a 2014 assessment.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gclifun-004822#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The proposal identifies significant technical and financial gaps within the Belize National Protected Areas System (BNPAS), specifically regarding proposal preparation, financial planning, and reporting requirements.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gclifun-004822#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The livestock sector in Belize faces critical climate vulnerabilities, with over 70% of participants in a recent survey citing water availability as a major concern and many relying on surface water sources.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gclifun-004822#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a total absence of post-graduate climate-specific education in Belize, creating a need for a self-sufficient educational program and research center to train skilled professionals.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gclifun-004822#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Gender inequalities persist in Belize's climate response, particularly in the agriculture sector where a lack of female training facilitators can deter women's participation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gclifun-004822#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The project aims to develop two high-quality concept notes for submission to the GCF, supported by a pre-feasibility study and the expertise of the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gclifun-004822#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT) will serve as the Delivery Partner, managing fiduciary obligations and implementing an Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) to manage project risks.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gclifun-004822#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate finance","capacity building","climate change adaptation","gender equality","climate education","Sustainable Development Goals"],"geography_discussed":["Latin America and the Caribbean"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["institutional capacity assessment","project proposal"]},{"id":"commgmu-000159","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000159","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":"2024","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/climate-change-american-mind-politics-policy-fall-2024.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A survey of 890 registered U.S. voters conducted in December 2024 reveals broad support for clean energy development and climate justice policies, though significant political polarization remains regarding the economic impact of the energy transition and specific regulatory measures. 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Conversely, only 31% support building nuclear power plants in their local area.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000068#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 71% of registered voters support the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) after reading a description, fewer than half believe it will benefit future generations (46%), the health of Americans (45%), or the U.S. economy and jobs (38%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000068#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public trust in fossil fuel companies is low, with only 18% trusting them to act in the public's best interest, and 70% believing these companies have too much influence on government decisions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000068#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Most registered voters support U.S. involvement in international climate efforts, including providing financial aid for mitigation (60%) and adaptation (57%) in developing countries, though only 40% support contributing to a \"loss and damage fund.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000068#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a gap between the willingness to take action and actual behavior; for example, 51% would sign a petition if asked by someone they respect, but only 14% have signed one in the past year.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000068#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Political polarization is evident in voting preferences: 57% of registered voters prefer a candidate who supports action on global warming, but this is split between 95% of liberal Democrats and only 13% of conservative Republicans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000068#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["carbon tax","renewable energy","solar energy","wind power","electric vehicle","nuclear power","Inflation Reduction Act of 2022","climate finance","climate change mitigation","climate change adaptation","Loss and Damage Fund","fossil fuel","greenhouse gas emissions","climate education"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"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":"glorespar-000005","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/glorespar-000005","title":"Women are leading the charge in addressing climate impacts in Karonga, Malawi","publisher":{"name":"Global Resilience Partnership","organization":"global-resilience-partnership"},"document_type":"case study","language":"en","date_published":"2023-08-09","source_url":"https://www.globalresiliencepartnership.org/women-are-leading-the-charge-in-addressing-climate-impacts-in-karonga-malawi/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"In Karonga District, Malawi, women and girls face disproportionate risks from extreme weather, including displacement, cholera, and sexual exploitation. To combat this, the Green Girls Platform has supported a community club that trains women in climate change, early warning systems, and green skills such as briquette making and tree nursery management. These activities provide both climate adaptation and income-generating opportunities for vulnerable women.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"glorespar-000005#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Karonga District, located on the North Rukuru River floodplain and Lake Malawi shore, suffers from extreme weather events like droughts and floods. These events cause unsafe drinking water, poor sanitation, and health risks, with the severity of impacts varying based on income, housing status, and energy use.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"glorespar-000005#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Flooding in Mbwefu Village leads to significant displacement, with over 500 households affected annually. Women and children are the most impacted, facing increased risks of malnutrition, cholera, and sexual exploitation at campsites, while children suffer educational disruptions as schools are used as shelters.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"glorespar-000005#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A community club established by Patricia Chibaka with support from the Green Girls Platform provides climate education and leadership training to women and girls. The initiative has trained 35 participants in climate change, community-based early warning systems, and the management of tree nurseries.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"glorespar-000005#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The initiative promotes green entrepreneurship to provide sustainable livelihoods and climate adaptation. Participants have planted 10,000 tree seedlings across more than seven schools and produce briquettes as an alternative energy source, selling both products to earn an income.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"glorespar-000005#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Cultural barriers limit the participation of women and girls in leadership and decision-making spaces in Karonga. The document argues that providing resources and funding to upscale local, women-led adaptation efforts is essential for addressing loss and damage in developing countries.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"glorespar-000005#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","flood","drought","loss and damage","climate change adaptation","reforestation","early warning system","gender equality","climate education"],"geography_discussed":["Mbwefu Village"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["case study"]},{"id":"commgmu-000024","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000024","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Politics & Policy, December 2022","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2023-01-30","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/climate-change-in-the-american-mind-politics-policy-december-2022/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A survey of 938 registered U.S. voters conducted in December 2022 reveals broad support for clean energy research, energy efficiency in low-income communities, and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) after it is described. While 45% of 2022 voters considered global warming an important voting issue, there is a significant gap between the desire for action and actual political engagement. Support for climate-friendly infrastructure is generally higher at the national level than the local level, and a majority of voters believe corporations and government should do more to address global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000024#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Global warming was a significant factor for 45% of registered voters who participated in the 2022 election, though this was heavily skewed toward Democrats; no Republicans identified it as the single most important issue.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000024#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong majority support for several specific climate and energy policies, including renewable energy research (79%), energy efficiency for low-income residential buildings (78%), and tax incentives for non-fossil fuel appliances (76%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000024#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Registered voters generally support the construction of clean energy infrastructure in the U.S., but support levels often drop when the projects are proposed for their local area, suggesting a 'NIMBY' (not in my backyard) effect.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000024#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 68% of registered voters support the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) after reading a description, few believe it will achieve its primary goals, such as reducing global warming (34%) or the cost of electricity (18%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000024#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a high demand for increased action from external entities, with 66% of voters stating corporations and industry should do more, and over 50% calling for more action from the U.S. Congress, the Republican Party, and the Democratic Party.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000024#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Actual political engagement regarding global warming is low compared to stated willingness; for example, only 11% donated money to a climate organization in the past year, despite 31% saying they would do so if asked by someone they respect.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000024#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A strong cross-partisan consensus exists regarding education, with 75% of registered voters agreeing that schools should teach children about the causes, consequences, and solutions of global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000024#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["renewable energy","energy efficiency","fossil fuel","carbon tax","Inflation Reduction Act of 2022","carbon sequestration","methane leak","climate education","climate finance"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"klimkul-000012","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/klimkul-000012","title":"Veikart og nettverk for klimaomstilling i kulturfeltet","publisher":{"name":"Klimakultur","organization":"klimakultur"},"document_type":"guide","language":"no","date_published":"2023","source_url":"https://www.klimakultur.no/ressurser/veikart-og-nettverk-for-klimaomstilling-i-kulturfeltet/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The document lists global and regional networks that integrate arts and culture with climate action, such as Climate Heritage Network and Culture Declares Emergency. It also details an eight-point roadmap, based on 'The Culture Takes Action framework', which encourages cultural actors to decarbonize, tell the truth through art, support local community transitions, and decouple from fossil fuel sponsorship.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"klimkul-000012#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"There are numerous international and regional networks facilitating climate action in the arts, including the Climate Heritage Network with over 250 member organizations, and Climate Live, a youth network operating in more than 40 countries.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"klimkul-000012#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Culture Unstained campaigns to end oil sponsorship in the cultural sector to reduce the social legitimacy of the fossil industry; this has led most cultural organizations in England to cut ties with fossil fuel sponsors, including the Royal Opera House, National Theatre, and Tate Galleries.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"klimkul-000012#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The roadmap for climate transition in the cultural sector, derived from 'The Culture Takes Action framework', consists of eight key measures: telling the truth through art and education, decarbonizing the cultural field, supporting local community transitions, promoting global-level actions, providing cultural therapy and care, decarbonizing culture and seeking reparations, ecological design and innovation, and climate adaptation and heritage protection.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"klimkul-000012#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Music Declares Emergency has gathered signatures from 3,446 artists, including Aurora, De La Soul, and Massive Attack, as well as 1,533 industry organizations to focus on the climate crisis and system-level just transition.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"klimkul-000012#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate justice","decarbonization","fossil-fuel divestment","climate change adaptation","climate education"],"geography_discussed":["Denmark","England","World"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["guide"]},{"id":"commgmu-000157","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000157","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":"2022-12","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/climate-change-american-mind-politics-policy-december-2022.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds broad support among U.S. registered voters for renewable energy research, energy efficiency in low-income communities, and transitioning the economy to 100% clean energy by 2050. While 68% support the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) after reading a description, only 41% believe it will increase clean energy innovation and 34% believe it will reduce global warming. There is a significant gap between the willingness of voters to take political action and their actual engagement in the past year. Additionally, 75% of voters believe schools should teach children about global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000157#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of registered voters view climate and energy as government priorities, with 52% stating global warming should be a high or very high priority and 65% stating the development of clean energy sources should be a high or very high priority for the president and Congress.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000157#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong support for specific climate policies: 79% support renewable energy research, 78% support energy efficiency funding for low-income residential buildings, 74% support regulating carbon dioxide as a pollutant, and 66% support transitioning the U.S. economy to 100% clean energy by 2050.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000157#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Voters support conservation and restoration efforts, including 84% supporting federal funding for soil carbon restoration by farmers and 78% supporting jobs programs to hire unemployed coal or oil and gas workers to close abandoned mines and wells.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000157#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 79% of registered voters support renewable energy on public land, support for fossil fuel production remains a majority, with 59% supporting expanded offshore drilling and 56% supporting drilling and mining on public land.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000157#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Support for climate-friendly infrastructure is generally high both nationally and locally, though local support is slightly lower (e.g., solar farms: 66% national vs 61% local; wind farms: 65% national vs 57% local).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000157#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Regarding the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), 68% of registered voters support it after reading a description, but only 43% have heard \"a lot\" or \"some\" about it. Among those who have heard of it, the most common association is \"skepticism\" (16%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000157#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Voters express low confidence in the IRA's ability to meet its goals: only 34% believe it will reduce global warming, 24% believe it will reduce inflation, and 18% believe it will reduce the cost of electricity.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000157#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a strong desire for corporations and industry to do more to address global warming (66%), and a widespread belief that the U.S. government is not responding well to the issue (only 12% agree that it is).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000157#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Actual political engagement is low compared to stated willingness; for example, 49% say they would sign a petition if asked, but only 16% have actually signed one in the past year.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000157#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Collective efficacy is higher regarding the federal government (42% moderately confident) than regarding corporations (35% moderately confident).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000157#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is broad 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":"commgmu-000157#insight-11","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["renewable energy","carbon dioxide emissions","energy efficiency","electric vehicle","carbon tax","energy transition","methane leak","petroleum industry","nuclear power","Inflation Reduction Act of 2022","climate education","climate policy"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]}]}