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Key findings include a majority of Americans setting winter thermostats to 68 degrees or cooler and an increase in the adoption of compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). While some consumer activism exists—such as rewarding or punishing companies based on their climate actions—citizen engagement through government contact or donations remains low. Additionally, the report finds that many Americans have friends with differing views on global warming, yet most feel comfortable discussing the topic with those who disagree.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000224#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of Americans (53%) report that they \"always\" or \"often\" set their winter thermostat to 68 degrees or cooler, though this is a decrease from the 62% reported in November 2008.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000224#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The adoption of compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) has increased, with 57% of Americans reporting that most or all of their home's bulbs are CFLs, compared to 40% in November 2008.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000224#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans have shown a decline in confidence regarding the impact of individual energy-saving actions; only 32% believe such actions will reduce their personal contribution to global warming, a 16-point drop since 2008.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000224#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Consumer activism is present, with 32% of Americans rewarding companies for steps to reduce global warming by purchasing their products and 24% punishing companies that oppose such steps by not purchasing them.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000224#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Direct citizen action remains low, with only 12% of Americans contacting a government official about global warming and 15% volunteering or donating to related organizations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000224#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Among those who contact government officials, there is a growing trend of urging action to reduce global warming, rising to 89% in 2012 from 72% in 2010.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000224#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Many Americans maintain social circles with diverse views on climate change; for instance, 42% of those who believe global warming is human-caused say only \"a few\" or \"none\" of their friends agree with them.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000224#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Most Americans feel comfortable discussing global warming with those who hold opposing views; only 26% of those who believe global warming is human-caused feel uncomfortable explaining their views to those who do not believe it is happening.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000224#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["energy efficiency","climate change communication","transportation"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["survey","trend analysis"]},{"id":"commgmu-000229","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000229","title":"Public Support for Climate and Energy Policies in September 2012","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2012","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/September-2012-Public-Support-for-Climate-and-Energy-Policies.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds broad American support for developing clean energy and reducing global warming, though support for specific policies like CO2 regulation and renewable energy research has declined since 2008. While there is bipartisan agreement on increasing renewable energy use, significant partisan divides exist regarding the reduction of fossil fuels and the priority level of global warming. Americans perceive large campaign contributors and fossil-fuel companies as having the most influence over elected officials' decisions on climate issues.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000229#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A vast majority of Americans believe the president and Congress should prioritize clean energy and global warming, with 92% viewing clean energy development as a medium to very high priority and 77% viewing global warming similarly.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000229#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Most Americans support U.S. efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and global warming regardless of other countries' actions or the associated economic costs, with 88% supporting such efforts despite economic costs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000229#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public support for several key climate and energy policies has decreased since 2008, including funding for renewable energy research (down 19 points), expanding offshore drilling (down 17 points), regulating CO2 as a pollutant (down 14 points), and tax rebates for energy-efficient vehicles or solar panels (down 12 points).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000229#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong bipartisan agreement on increasing the use of renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and geothermal, with support from 83% of Democrats, 85% of Independents, and 71% of Republicans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000229#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Significant partisan disagreement exists regarding the reduction of fossil fuel use: 61% of Democrats and Independents believe the U.S. should use less fossil fuel in the future, compared to only 38% of Republicans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000229#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans are more likely to support a candidate who favors a revenue-neutral carbon tax if it is linked to creating jobs in renewable energy (61%), decreasing pollution (58%), or paying down the national debt (52%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000229#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The public perceives large campaign contributors (50%) and fossil-fuel companies (42%) as having a high level of influence over elected officials' decisions regarding global warming, far exceeding the perceived influence of climate scientists (20%) or environmentalists (22%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000229#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public awareness and opinion on fracking are low; 53% of Americans have never heard of it or do not know what it is, and among those provided a definition, a majority (58%) remain undecided or do not know if they support it.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000229#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["clean energy","climate change","greenhouse gas emissions","fossil fuel","carbon tax","hydraulic fracturing","energy efficiency","climate policy","fossil fuel subsidy"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000111","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000111","title":"Climate Change in the Indian Mind","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"executive summary","language":"en","date_published":"2011-12-08","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/climate-change-in-the-indian-mind-2/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A 2011 survey of 4,031 Indian adults found that while initial awareness of global warming was low, a majority of respondents believed in its occurrence and human cause after receiving a brief definition. 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However, after being provided with a short definition, 72 percent believed global warming is happening, 56 percent attributed it mostly to human activities, and 61 percent expressed worry about it.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000111#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of the 4,031 surveyed individuals supported national action to mitigate global warming and increase public knowledge, with 54 percent favoring a large or moderate-scale effort even if it incurred significant economic costs, and 70 percent supporting a national educational program.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000111#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Respondents reported high vulnerability to extreme weather, noting that their household income, health, and food and water supplies are susceptible to severe droughts or floods, with recovery estimated to take from months to years.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000111#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","climate policy","extreme weather event","climate education","climate change vulnerability"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000047","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000047","title":"Public support for climate & energy policies in November 2011","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2011-11-04","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/americans-public-support-for-climate-and-energy-policies-november-2011/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report details public opinion in the United States during November 2011, showing broad support for clean energy development and environmental protection. While a majority of Americans view global warming as a priority for federal leadership and support renewable energy research, there is divided support for nuclear power and a majority preference for expanding offshore drilling.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000047#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A significant majority of Americans view the development of clean energy and the addressing of global warming as priorities for the president and Congress, with 91% prioritizing clean energy and 71% prioritizing global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000047#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Most Americans believe that environmental protection is either beneficial or neutral to economic growth and job creation, with 82% holding this view, while only 18% believe it reduces growth and costs jobs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000047#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong public support for renewable energy research (84%) and a renewable energy mandate for electric utilities (68%), even if the latter increases average household costs by $100 annually.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000047#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public opinion on fossil fuels and nuclear energy is mixed: 66% support expanding offshore drilling for oil and natural gas, while support for building more nuclear power plants is at 47%, dropping to 33% when the plant is located in the respondent's own local area.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000047#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Majorities of the surveyed population support various local sustainability policies, including increased public transportation (80%), bike lanes (77%), and energy-efficient requirements for new homes (71%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000047#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","clean energy","renewable energy","nuclear power","public transport","energy efficiency","environmental protection","climate policy"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000012","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000012","title":"Americans Global Warming Beliefs and Attitudes in November 2011","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2011-11-03","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/americans-global-warming-beliefs-and-attitudes-november-2011/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A November 2011 survey of 1,000 US adults found that 63% believe global warming is happening and 50% attribute it mostly to human activities. 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Additionally, 55 percent of Americans intend to reward or punish companies via buying or boycotting products over the following 12 months.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000085#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public engagement with global warming includes 18 percent volunteering or donating to relevant organizations, 13 percent posting online comments, and 10 percent contacting government officials. Among those contacting officials, 77 percent urged action while 20 percent urged against it.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000085#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000189","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000189","title":"A National Survey of Television Meteorologists About Climate Change Education","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2011-06-30","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/June-2011-A-National-Survey-of-Television-Meterologists-about-Climate-Change-Education.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The 2011 survey of US television meteorologists reveals that while 82% believe the climate is changing, a significant portion attributes this to natural causes rather than human activity. The study identifies five distinct groups based on these beliefs and finds that most weathercasters underestimate the scientific consensus on anthropogenic warming. Key barriers to reporting include lack of time and scientific uncertainty, while there is a strong demand for high-quality graphics and regional projections. The report also highlights deep distrust of climate models and the motivations of scientists among 'Unconvinced' and 'Undecided' meteorologists.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000189#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Television meteorologists can be divided into five distinct groups based on their beliefs about climate change: those convinced it is caused mostly by human activity (19%), mostly by natural causes (29%), by both in equal proportion (34%), those who are unconvinced (9%), and those who are undecided (8%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000189#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A large majority of weathercasters (82%) believe the climate is changing, but the two largest groups conclude that human activity is not the primary driver over the last 150 years.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000189#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Most television meteorologists significantly underestimate the scientific consensus on human-caused global warming; only 18% recognize that over 90% of climate scientists agree it is occurring.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000189#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Continuing education on climate change is viewed as insufficient, with only 10% of weathercasters reporting they are very satisfied with available opportunities and only 42% having participated in such courses.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000189#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"For meteorologists convinced of climate change, the primary obstacles to on-air reporting are lack of time in the newscast (87%) and lack of time for field reporting (81%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000189#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Convinced weathercasters identify high-quality graphics/animations (81%), public education materials (81%), and specific regional climate projections (79%) as the most helpful resources for improving their reporting.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000189#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a strong preference among weathercasters for reporting on local climate impacts, particularly new records such as the hottest day (79%), changes in rainfall (79%), and changes in flooding (78%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000189#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Meteorologists who are unconvinced or undecided exhibit a profound distrust of climate computer models, with 80% of undecided and 87% of unconvinced respondents distrusting them.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000189#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Unconvinced weathercasters unanimously believe that current climate changes are part of natural variability, and a majority (70%) view claims of human-caused warming as a cover for a political agenda to increase government control.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000189#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite disagreements on the cause of climate change, an overwhelming majority of both unconvinced (91%) and undecided (100%) weathercasters agree that increasing energy efficiency and developing renewable energy makes sense for the United States.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000189#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change education","anthropogenic climate change","renewable energy","energy efficiency","climate change communication"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000200","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000200","title":"Americans’ Actions to Conserve Energy, Reduce Waste, and Limit Global Warming","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2011-05","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/May-2011-Americans-Actions-to-Conserve-Energy-Reduce-Waste-and-Limit-Global-Warming.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report details the behaviors of 1,010 American adults in May 2011 across household, consumer, and citizen activities. Key findings include a decline in the frequency of setting thermostats to 68 degrees or cooler compared to 2008, while a majority of respondents (53%) report that 'most' or 'all' of their home light bulbs are compact fluorescent lights (CFLs). Consumer activism shows that 56% of respondents 'Never' rewarded companies for reducing global warming through purchases in the past year, though 39% intend to do so 'More frequently' in the next 12 months. Citizen engagement remains low, with 90% of respondents having 'Never' contacted government officials about global warming in the past year.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000200#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"In May 2011, 45% of American adults reported that they 'Always' or 'Often' set their thermostat to 68 degrees or cooler in the winter, a decrease from 42% in June 2010 and 62% in November 2008.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000200#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of respondents have adopted energy-efficient lighting; 53% stated that 'All' or 'Most' of the light bulbs in their home are compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) as of May 2011.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000200#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans perceive a greater impact on global warming when actions are taken collectively rather than individually: 39% believe actions by people in 'modern industrialized countries around the world' would reduce global warming 'A lot', compared to only 7% who believe their own personal contribution would be reduced 'A lot'.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000200#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Consumer activism is characterized by low historical engagement but future intent; 56% of respondents 'Never' rewarded companies for reducing global warming by buying their products in the past 12 months, yet 39% intend to do so 'More frequently' over the next year.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000200#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Direct citizen engagement with government regarding global warming is very low, with 90% of respondents reporting they 'Never' wrote letters, emailed, or phoned government officials about the issue in the past 12 months.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000200#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Among those who contacted government officials about global warming in May 2011, 77% did so to 'Urge them to take action to reduce global warming', while 20% urged them 'to not take action'.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000200#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","public transport","energy efficiency"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000069","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000069","title":"A Rose By Any Other Name? 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The guide identifies key target audiences, including journalists, government decision-makers, and vulnerable populations, and suggests specific outreach methods such as using opinion leaders, issuing local scientific reports, and testifying at government hearings.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000165#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Climate change poses a severe threat to global public health through direct effects like rising temperatures and severe weather, and indirect effects such as the increased range and infectivity of vector-borne diseases and water contamination from sewage overflows.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000165#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"In the United States, climate change is already causing harm, with heat being the leading cause of weather-related deaths. Projections suggest that by the 2090s, annual heat-related deaths in Los Angeles could increase five to seven times compared to a 1990s baseline.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000165#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a significant gap between the awareness of public health officials and the general public; while a majority of local health officers recognize the risks, the public is largely unaware that climate change threatens their own health or that of their community.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000165#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Framing climate change as a human health issue rather than an environmental problem is more effective at engaging a broader cross-section of the American public by linking the issue to deeply held values and familiar health risks like asthma.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000165#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Localizing the issue is critical because most Americans perceive climate change as geographically and temporally distant. People are more likely to act on risks perceived as 'close to home' than on global abstractions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000165#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Emphasizing 'win-win' co-benefits—immediate health improvements resulting from climate actions, such as reduced obesity from increased walking and cycling—can motivate support even among those unconvinced that climate change is occurring.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000165#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The American public is divided into six distinct segments regarding climate change (the 'Six Americas'). Those in the middle of the continuum—the Cautious and Disengaged—are particularly interested in learning about the specific harms global warming will cause.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000165#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Effective communication strategies for health departments include recruiting informal opinion leaders, utilizing social media to bridge news coverage and community dialogue, and testifying at city or county council meetings.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000165#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","public health","climate change adaptation","climate change mitigation","vector-borne disease","extreme heat","air quality","environmental justice","effects of climate change on human health"],"geography_discussed":["California","Florida","Nebraska","World"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["communication guide","strategic framework"]},{"id":"commgmu-000201","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000201","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":"2011","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/May-2011-Americans-Global-Warming-Beliefs-and-Attitudes.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The May 2011 survey of 1,010 American adults indicates that 64% believe global warming is happening, with 47% attributing it primarily to human activities. While 52% of respondents express some level of worry about global warming, perceived personal and community risk remains lower than the perceived risk to future generations (59% seeing a great or moderate deal of harm) and plant and animal species (58% seeing a great or moderate deal of harm). Trust in scientists (76% trust) and government agencies like NOAA (76% trust) and the National Park Service (73% trust) is higher than trust in the mainstream news media (38% trust).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000201#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Among those who believe global warming is occurring, 47% in May 2011 attributed it mostly to human activities, while 35% attributed it to natural changes in the environment.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000201#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public perception of scientific consensus is divided: 39% of respondents believe most scientists think global warming is happening, while 40% believe there is a lot of disagreement among scientists on the issue.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000201#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A plurality of respondents (41%) believe that while humans could reduce global warming, it is unclear if the necessary actions will be taken.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000201#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","climate change communication","climate impact"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000202","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000202","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":"2011","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/May-2011-Public-Support-for-Climate-and-Energy-Policies.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report presents survey data from 1,010 American adults on their priorities regarding global warming and clean energy, their views on who should address these issues, and their support for specific policy interventions at national and local levels. It highlights a general preference for clean energy over global warming as a priority and shows strong support for renewable energy research and tax rebates, while revealing significant political polarization on issues like carbon emissions treaties and gasoline taxes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000202#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"In May 2011, Americans viewed developing clean energy as a higher priority for the president and Congress than addressing global warming. Specifically, 66% of respondents rated clean energy as a 'High' or 'Very high' priority, compared to 40% for global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000202#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of Americans (61%) believe the United States should reduce its greenhouse gas emissions regardless of the actions of other countries.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000202#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong public support for funding renewable energy research (84% support) and providing tax rebates for energy-efficient vehicles or solar panels (82% support).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000202#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public support for national policies is lower for carbon-related taxes; 67% of respondents oppose increasing gasoline taxes by 25 cents per gallon, even if revenues are returned via federal income tax reductions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000202#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"At the local level, there is high support for increasing public transportation availability (80% support) and installing bike lanes on city streets (77% support), but strong opposition to building a local nuclear power plant (64% oppose).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000202#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans perceive a positive link between environmental protection and the economy, with 54% stating that protecting the environment \"Improves economic growth and provides new jobs\".","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000202#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Political affiliation strongly influences policy preferences. For example, 56% of Republicans view global warming as a 'Low' priority for the president and Congress, whereas only 12% of Democrats share this view.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000202#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["clean energy","climate change","greenhouse gas emissions","wind power","nuclear power","public transport","energy efficiency","climate change adaptation"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000207","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000207","title":"Americans’ Actions to Conserve Energy, Reduce Waste, and Limit Global Warming in November 2011","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2011","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/November-2011-Americans-Actions-to-Conserve-Energy-Reduce-Waste-and-Limit-Global-Warming.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report details American adults' behaviors and attitudes toward climate-related actions in November 2011. Key findings include a decline in the percentage of people who 'Always' set their winter thermostat to 68 degrees or cooler compared to 2008, and a high level of confidence (56%) in the ability to replace home light bulbs with CFLs. While a majority of respondents (55%) never rewarded companies for climate-positive steps in the past year, 55% intend to engage in consumer activism in the coming year. The data also shows that 81% of respondents had never volunteered or donated to a global warming organization in the previous 12 months.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000207#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"In November 2011, 23% of American adults reported they 'Always' set their winter thermostat to 68 degrees or cooler, a decrease from 38% in November 2008.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000207#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A significant portion of the population avoids active transportation; 36% of respondents 'Never' used public transportation or carpooled, and 32% 'Never' walked or biked instead of driving in November 2011.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000207#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Adoption of energy-efficient lighting is prevalent, with 19% of respondents reporting that 'All' and 36% reporting that 'Most' of their home light bulbs are compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) as of November 2011.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000207#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans express high self-efficacy regarding lighting changes, with 56% feeling 'Completely confident' they could change most of their home light bulbs to CFLs if they wanted to.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000207#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Perceptions of the impact of individual actions vary; 42% of respondents believe that if most people in modern industrialized countries took these energy-saving actions, it would reduce global warming 'A lot'.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000207#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Consumer activism is characterized by a high rate of inaction; 55% of respondents 'Never' rewarded companies for taking steps to reduce global warming by buying their products in the past 12 months.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000207#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Direct citizen engagement with government and organizations is low, with 87% of respondents reporting they 'Never' wrote, emailed, or phoned government officials about global warming in the past year.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000207#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["public transport","climate change","energy efficiency"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000208","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000208","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":"2011","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/November-2011-Americans-Global-Warming-Beliefs-and-Attitudes.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The November 2011 survey indicates that 63% of Americans believe global warming is happening, with 50% attributing it primarily to human activities. While 54% of respondents express some level of worry about global warming, there is a significant perception of risk for future generations (62% seeing a great or moderate amount of harm) and plant and animal species (60%). Trust in information sources is highest for climate scientists (74% trust) and television weather reporters (58%), while trust in political figures and the mainstream news media is notably lower. Additionally, 54% of respondents believe global warming is affecting the weather in the United States, and 54% are worried about the country running out of natural resources.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000208#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Among those who assume global warming is occurring, 50% believe it is caused mostly by human activities, compared to 33% who attribute it to natural changes in the environment.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000208#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public opinion on the ability to mitigate global warming is divided; 47% believe humans could reduce it but it is unclear if the necessary actions will be taken, while 25% believe people are unwilling to change their behavior.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000208#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","climate change mitigation"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000209","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000209","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Public Support for Climate & Energy Policies in November 2011","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2011","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/November-2011-Americans-Public-Support-for-Climate-and-Energy-Policies.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report presents survey data from 1,000 American adults on their priorities and policy preferences regarding global warming and clean energy. 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The data also indicates a general public belief that environmental protection can improve economic growth.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000209#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"In November 2011, 63% of respondents believed that protecting the environment is more important than economic growth, even if it reduces that growth, while 37% prioritized economic growth even if it leads to environmental problems.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000209#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public support for clean energy is higher than for global warming as a priority; 65% of respondents viewed developing clean energy as a 'high' or 'very high' priority for the president and Congress, compared to 37% who felt the same about global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000209#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong public support for funding renewable energy research (78% support) and providing tax rebates for energy-efficient vehicles or solar panels (78% support).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000209#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of Americans (60%) believe the United States should reduce its greenhouse gas emissions regardless of what other countries do.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000209#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Support for a carbon tax varies based on how the revenue is used; the highest support (60% combined strongly and somewhat support) occurs when revenues are returned to taxpayers via reduced federal income taxes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000209#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public opinion on global warming priority is highly polarized by political party: 47% of Democrats viewed it as a 'high' or 'very high' priority, whereas 56% of Republicans viewed it as a 'low' priority.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000209#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of respondents (54%) believe that protecting the environment improves economic growth and provides new jobs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000209#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The public generally believes that corporations and industry should be doing 'more' or 'much more' to address global warming, with 67% of respondents holding this view.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000209#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","clean energy","carbon tax","greenhouse gas emissions","nuclear power","fossil fuel subsidy","environmental protection","climate policy"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","policy support analysis"]},{"id":"commgmu-000236","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000236","title":"Politics & Global Warming","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2011","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Tea-Party.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report details a 2011 survey of 1,010 American adults, analyzing how political affiliation and movement membership influence perceptions of climate change. It finds a sharp divide between the Tea Party and other political groups, with Tea Party members significantly more likely to deny global warming, distrust government-led climate policies, and hold strong individualistic values. Conversely, Democrats show the highest levels of concern and support for regulatory climate action.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000236#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"There is a significant disparity in the belief that global warming is occurring across political groups: while majorities of Democrats (78%), Independents (71%), and Republicans (53%) believe it is happening, only 34% of Tea Party members agree, and 53% of Tea Party members say it is not happening.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000236#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Perceptions of scientific consensus vary by political identity; 55% of Democrats believe most scientists think global warming is happening, whereas majorities of Republicans (56%) and Tea Party members (69%) believe there is significant disagreement among scientists.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000236#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Support for climate policies is split by the nature of the intervention. All four groups support funding renewable energy research and tax rebates for energy-efficient vehicles or solar panels. However, Tea Party members oppose an international treaty to cut carbon dioxide emissions (55% strongly opposed) and requirements for utilities to produce 20% renewable electricity (39% strongly opposed).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000236#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is broad cross-party support for certain energy and local infrastructure policies, including the expansion of offshore drilling for oil and natural gas, the construction of bike paths, and increasing public transportation availability.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000236#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Trust in information sources is highly polarized; while scientists are trusted by majorities across all groups (from 88% of Democrats to 51% of Tea Party members), trust in President Obama drops from 82% among Democrats to only 5% among Tea Party members.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000236#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Tea Party members exhibit distinct values and beliefs compared to other groups, including higher rates of being \"born-again\" or evangelical (46%), stronger individualistic values, and more pronounced anti-government attitudes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000236#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","renewable energy","solar energy","wind power","carbon dioxide emissions","nuclear power","energy efficiency","public transport","climate change communication","environmental protection","climate finance"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","comparative analysis"]},{"id":"commgmu-000186","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000186","title":"Americans’ Actions to Conserve Energy, Reduce Waste, and Limit Global Warming","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2010-06","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/June-2010-Americans-Actions-to-Conserve-Energy-Reduce-Waste-and-Limit-Global-Warming.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report details American adults' engagement in conservation activities, such as turning off lights and recycling, and their levels of consumer and citizen activism regarding global warming. 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Approximately 94% of respondents work at stations without a full-time science or environmental reporter, and two-thirds report on science issues at least once per month.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000114#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A large majority of TV weathercasters (79%) are comfortable adopting the role of \"station scientist,\" a position where they serve as the primary expert for various science topics beyond meteorology.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000114#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Climate change is a common topic for weathercasters, but it is most frequently discussed in community speaking events (87%) and anchor \"chit-chat\" (49%) rather than during on-air weathercasts (37%) or reporter packages (33%), primarily due to time constraints.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000114#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Weathercasters who face obstacles in reporting on climate change cite lack of time in newscasts (79%) and field reporting (75%) as the top barriers, followed by scientific uncertainty (68%) and lack of news management support (64%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000114#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a significant gap between the scientific consensus on climate change and the perceptions of TV weathercasters; 61% believe there is a lot of disagreement among scientists about whether global warming is happening.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000114#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Beliefs about the causes of global warming are split, with 63% of respondents attributing it to natural changes in the environment and 31% attributing it to human activities.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000114#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Weathercasters express the highest trust in state climatologists (85%), the National Weather Association (83%), and NOAA/NWS (82%), while expressing the lowest trust in politicians (4%) and religious leaders (11%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000114#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","greenhouse gas emissions","flood","drought"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000115","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000115","title":"The Climate Change Generation?","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2010-03-02","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2010-The-Climate-Change-Generation.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report challenges the 'conventional wisdom' that young Americans are more engaged with climate change than older adults. 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