{"query_echo":{"q":"","filters":{"organization":["Center for Climate Change Communication"]},"warnings":[]},"total":{"value":241,"relation":"eq"},"page":2,"page_size":20,"self":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/api/v1/search?organization=center-for-climate-change-communication&page=2","next":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/api/v1/search?organization=center-for-climate-change-communication&page=3","stability":"beta","ai_marking":{"digital_source_type":{"uri":"http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/digitalsourcetype/trainedAlgorithmicMedia","name":"Created using Generative AI"},"notice":"Summary and key insights are generated using artificial intelligence."},"results":[{"id":"commgmu-000081","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000081","title":"Advancing Climate Change and Health Policies in Germany: Insights from National Policy Stakeholders","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"en","date_published":"2025-03-17","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/advancing-and-integrating-climate-and-health-policies-in-germany/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The document examines the limited integration of health and climate policies in Germany, identifying systemic barriers such as financial constraints, federal governance complexities, and a weak science-to-policy interface. It highlights opportunities for synergy within health sector reforms and the untapped potential of climate-health co-benefits. Stakeholders recommend strengthening intersectoral collaboration, implementing binding legislative requirements, and improving the evidence base to achieve socially just and effective climate-health policies.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000081#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"There is a consensus among stakeholders that climate and health policies in Germany lack sufficient integration, with health actors expressing a greater sense of urgency than climate actors. While health stakeholders favor a \"health in all policies\" approach, climate actors prioritize mainstreaming climate policies into other sectors.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000081#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Significant barriers to policy integration include limited financial and human resources, challenges in intersectoral collaboration, and a federal governance structure that complicates decision-making and communication. Additionally, short-term electoral cycles and economic interests often override long-term climate and health benefits.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000081#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The science-to-policy interface is considered weak, hampered by a lack of reliable indicators and data. Furthermore, a tendency to focus on pilot projects rather than systemic solutions and a lack of focus on prevention undermine effective policy implementation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000081#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Opportunities for advancement exist in current health sector reforms, such as hospital restructuring and the potential establishment of a new national public health agency. There is also significant untapped potential in co-benefits, including reduced air pollution and increased active mobility.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000081#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Proposed strategies to improve integration include loosening government debt limits, redirecting harmful subsidies, creating joint sectoral budgets, and introducing binding legislative requirements for climate mitigation in the health sector.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000081#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change adaptation","climate change mitigation","public health","vector-borne disease","air pollution","active mobility","climate finance"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["stakeholder analysis","policy assessment"]},{"id":"commgmu-000132","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000132","title":"Advancing Integration of Climate and Health Policies in the Caribbean","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"en","date_published":"2025-03-04","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Advancing-Integration-of-Climate-and-Health-Policies-in-the-Caribbean.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report identifies a critical need to accelerate the integration of health and climate policies in the Caribbean to address climatic vulnerability and a dual burden of non-communicable and infectious diseases. While there is general support for this integration, current links remain nascent and tenuous. Key barriers include siloed government operations, a rigid top-down policymaking process, inadequate financial and technical resources, and significant data gaps. Opportunities for progress lie in national development plans, international climate commitments, and the health co-benefits of renewable energy. The authors advocate for a 'climate in all policies' approach, enhanced multi-sectoral communication, and the use of analytical risk assessment tools to move from awareness to decisive policy action.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000132#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"There is a variable understanding of the link between climate and health among stakeholders, with a perceived 'dose-dependent' relationship where those personally impacted by climate events are more aware of the need for joint policy.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000132#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Existing linkages between climate and health policies in the Caribbean are described as nascent and tenuous, with few examples of closely integrated policies.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000132#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Governmental 'silos' and a rigid, top-down policymaking process significantly impede the integration of climate and health policies, often excluding health professionals from key climate negotiations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000132#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Political instability and frequent changes in administration create a lack of continuity in policy implementation, described as 'rebuilding a house every five to 10 years'.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000132#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Financial and technical resource gaps are major barriers, specifically the complexity of accessing climate financing from Multinational Development Banks (MDBs) and a lack of specialized staff for policy monitoring.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000132#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Significant data gaps exist in Small Island Developing States (SIDS), characterized by inconsistent collection, inaccessible paper-based records, and a lack of data at the resolution required for small islands.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000132#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"National development plans and international commitments (such as COP28 Health Day and the Paris Agreement) provide critical opportunities to mainstream health into climate policy.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000132#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The transition to renewable energy offers health co-benefits, such as reducing poverty through cheaper electricity and improving healthcare sustainability via solar-powered facilities.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000132#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Proposed strategies for integration include adopting a 'climate in all policies' ethos, utilizing all-hazard approaches, and leveraging youth engagement to build political will.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000132#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Specific regional success stories include Jamaica's Vision 2030, the Bahamas' multi-sectoral collaboration on Health National Adaptation Plans, Barbados' Water Reuse Act of 2023, and Guyana's solar-powered telehealth facilities.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000132#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","public health","climate policy","national adaptation plan","Small Island Developing States","climate finance","renewable energy","solar energy","climate resilience","Nationally Determined Contributions"],"geography_discussed":["Antigua and Barbuda","The Bahamas","Barbados","Dominica","Guyana","Jamaica","Trinidad and Tobago"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["qualitative study","stakeholder interviews"]},{"id":"commgmu-000031","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000031","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Public Perceptions of the Health Harms of Global Warming, Fall 2024","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2025-02-28","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/climate-change-in-the-american-mind-public-perceptions-of-the-health-harms-of-global-warming-fall-2024/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that an increasing number of Americans perceive global warming as a threat to public health, specifically identifying heat stroke, air pollution, and respiratory issues as growing risks. While 39% believe global warming harms the health of Americans generally, only 16% feel it harms their own health. There is growing recognition of disproportionate impacts on low-income people and people of color. Regarding energy, coal and nuclear power are viewed as the most harmful to health, though perceptions of wind and solar as harmful have slightly increased. Trust in first responders, primary care physicians, and climate scientists remains high as sources of health-related climate information.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000031#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Public perception that global warming harms the health of Americans has increased, though personal perceived risk remains lower. 39% of Americans believe the health of Americans is being harmed by global warming \"a great deal\" or \"a moderate amount,\" which is an 8 percentage point increase from 2014, while only 16% believe their own health is being harmed to the same extent.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000031#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans are increasingly identifying specific health problems likely to become more common in their communities if global warming is not addressed. The most anticipated harms include heat stroke (45%), air pollution (44%), asthma and/or other lung diseases (43%), and pollen-related allergies (41%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000031#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Awareness of the disproportionate impact of global warming on specific vulnerable groups has grown. 47% of Americans recognize that some groups are more likely than others to experience health harms, an increase of 13 points since 2014. Low-income people (18%) and people of color (6%) are among the most commonly identified groups.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000031#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Perceptions of the health impacts of different energy sources vary, with fossil fuels and nuclear energy viewed as more harmful than renewables. Coal is viewed as harmful by 65% of Americans, and nuclear energy by 53%. Natural gas is viewed as harmful by 38%, while wind (15%) and solar (12%) have seen small increases in perceived health harms.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000031#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A significant portion of the public believes federal agencies and health professionals should increase their efforts to protect people from climate-related health harms. 39% believe agencies such as the CDC, NIH, and FEMA should do more, and 24% believe doctors, nurses, and other health professionals should do more.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000031#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Trust in information sources regarding the health harms of global warming is highest among first responders, primary care physicians, and climate scientists. First responders and primary care physicians are both trusted by 60% of Americans, while climate scientists are trusted by 50%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000031#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","public health","air pollution","extreme heat","climate justice","coal","natural gas","nuclear power","wind power","solar energy","climate change communication"],"geography_discussed":["World"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","longitudinal analysis"]},{"id":"commgmu-000036","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000036","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Beliefs & Attitudes, Fall 2024","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2025-02-13","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/climate-change-in-the-american-mind-beliefs-and-attitudes-fall-2024/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A December 2024 survey of 1,013 American adults shows that 73% believe global warming is happening, with 60% attributing it primarily to human causes. While 64% of respondents express worry about global warming and a majority believe it affects U.S. weather and various environmental problems, 62% rarely or never discuss the issue with family and friends. Additionally, 49% of Americans report having personally experienced the effects of global warming, and 11% have considered relocating to avoid its impacts.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000036#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A significant majority of Americans believe global warming is occurring, with a 5 to 1 ratio of those who think it is happening compared to those who do not. Specifically, 73% believe it is happening, while 14% believe it is not.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000036#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Most Americans attribute global warming to human activity and recognize the scientific consensus on the issue. 60% believe it is mostly human-caused, and 57% understand that most scientists agree it is happening.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000036#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public concern is high, with 64% of Americans reporting they are at least \"somewhat worried\" about global warming. This worry extends to perceived harms to future generations (71%), plant and animal species (70%), and the world's poor (68%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000036#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans increasingly perceive global warming as a direct threat to U.S. weather and local environments. 66% believe it affects U.S. weather, and majorities link it to extreme heat (77%), wildfires (74%), and droughts (73%). Furthermore, 49% say they have personally experienced its effects, and 11% have considered moving to avoid impacts.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000036#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite personal importance and worry, social discussion of global warming remains low. 62% of Americans rarely or never discuss the topic with family and friends, although 65% state the issue is personally important to them.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000036#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","climate impact","extreme weather event","climate migration","climate change communication"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000039","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000039","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Politics & Policy, Fall 2024","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2025-01-30","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/climate-change-in-the-american-mind-politics-policy-fall-2024/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds broad support among U.S. registered voters for various climate policies, including methane limits, carbon dioxide regulation, and renewable energy expansion, though support levels vary significantly by political affiliation. While a majority support the Paris Climate Agreement and the Inflation Reduction Act (after reading a description), actual political advocacy and collective efficacy remain low.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000039#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of registered voters support several specific domestic climate policies: 74% support strict limits on methane emissions from oil and gas production, 73% support regulating carbon dioxide as a pollutant, and 67% support a carbon tax on fossil fuel companies if the revenue is used to reduce other taxes by an equal amount.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000039#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong cross-partisan support for climate justice policies, with 77% of registered voters supporting federal funding for energy efficiency in low-income communities and 75% supporting a national program to retrain fossil fuel workers for the renewable energy industry.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000039#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 60% of registered voters have heard at least 'a little' about the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), only 36% have heard 'a lot' or 'some' about it; however, 70% support the IRA after reading a brief description.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000039#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"International climate action sees mixed support: 73% of registered voters support U.S. participation in the Paris Climate Agreement, and majorities support providing aid to developing countries for mitigation (61%) and adaptation (58%), but only 46% support increasing tariffs on Chinese solar panels and electric vehicles if it raises costs for U.S. consumers.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000039#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Voters are divided on the economic impact of clean energy: 42% believe clean energy policies will improve economic growth and create jobs, while 35% believe they will reduce growth and cost jobs. A majority (55%) believe increasing clean energy production will create more new jobs than increasing fossil fuel production.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000039#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Most registered voters favor a transition in energy sources, with 71% stating the U.S. should use more renewable energy and 61% stating it should use fewer fossil fuels than it does today.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000039#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Direct political advocacy is low, with only 8% of registered voters having contacted government officials in the past year to urge action on global warming. Additionally, collective efficacy has declined, with 38% confident that people like them can affect federal government action and 36% confident they can affect corporations (both 10 percentage point decreases since Spring 2024).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000039#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["methane emissions","climate finance","carbon tax","electric vehicle","climate justice","energy efficiency","Inflation Reduction Act of 2022","Paris Agreement","climate change mitigation","climate change adaptation","clean energy","fossil fuel","climate education"],"geography_discussed":["People's Republic of China","Arctic National Wildlife Refuge"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000131","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000131","title":"Advancing and Integrating Climate and Health Policies in the United Kingdom","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2025","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Advancing-Climate-Change-and-Health-Policies-in-the-UK-final.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that while the UK acknowledges the link between climate change and health, practical policy integration is limited by siloed government departments, chronic underfunding, and short-term thinking. It highlights the 'Greener NHS' initiative as a relative success and suggests leveraging the NHS's scale and learning from devolved governments in Wales and Scotland to advance a holistic, systems-thinking approach that prioritises vulnerable populations and emphasises health co-benefits.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000131#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Practical integration of climate and health policies in the UK is limited despite theoretical acknowledgment, with participants noting that links are often \"superficial\" and lack meaningful budget allocations or concrete programme delivery.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000131#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The 'Greener NHS' programme is identified as a relative success in integrating climate considerations into the healthcare system, specifically through the reduction of potent greenhouse gases in anaesthetics.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000131#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Resource constraints, including chronic underfunding and a lack of dedicated roles, are the most frequently cited barriers, often resulting in climate and health work being performed informally and unpaid.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000131#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Siloed decision-making across government departments and between national and local levels hinders the development of cohesive policies, with the Department of Health and Social Care often focused on acute healthcare rather than wider public health.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000131#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a significant gap in national policy regarding the mental health impacts of climate change, such as the long-term effects of flooding, despite emerging scientific evidence.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000131#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The UK has played a leading role in international climate negotiations, such as COP26, by promoting sustainable and climate-resilient health systems, though a disconnect remains between these international efforts and domestic action.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000131#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Promoting co-benefits—such as improved air quality and warmer homes through retrofitting—is seen as a key opportunity to justify integrated policies by demonstrating simultaneous improvements in public health and carbon reduction.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000131#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The scale of the NHS provides a unique opportunity for large-scale impact, such as using its procurement power to shift hospital menus toward plant-based foods to reduce emissions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000131#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The devolved governments of Wales and Scotland provide models for integration; specifically, the Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 and NHS Scotland's climate emergency strategy.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000131#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Proposed strategies for improvement include establishing a 'Minister for Resilience and Adaptation', a 'Healthier Nation Commission' modelled on the Climate Change Committee, and a new Public Health Act requiring all departments to consider health outcomes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000131#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change adaptation","climate change mitigation","public health","Net-zero emissions","effects of climate change on human health","climate justice","greenhouse gas emissions","air pollution","energy efficiency","active mobility","mental health","climate finance"],"geography_discussed":["England","Wales","Scotland"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["stakeholder interviews","qualitative content analysis"]},{"id":"commgmu-000235","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000235","title":"Advancing and Integrating Climate and Health Policies","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2025","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Synthesis-report.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report synthesizes 225 interviews with stakeholders to assess how climate and health policies are integrated. It finds that while these policies are currently siloed, there is a strong consensus that integration is necessary to maximize co-benefits and address complex health threats. The document identifies systemic barriers such as funding shortages and institutional silos, while proposing strategies like 'health in all policies' and the use of trusted health professionals as climate advocates.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000235#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Stakeholders across all six studied regions generally perceive that climate and health policies are not well integrated, often existing in separate government silos. However, there is a universal perception that these policies are trending toward greater integration over time.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000235#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a strong consensus among participants that integrating climate and health policy is beneficial because it can maximize co-benefits, prevent the duplication of work, and increase overall support for climate initiatives.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000235#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Major barriers to policy integration include resource scarcities—specifically funding, data, and skilled personnel—as well as institutional challenges like bureaucracy and the disruptive impact of changes in government administration.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000235#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Participants identified several high-priority areas for further integration, most notably agriculture, nutrition, and food security; climate adaptation and resilience; emergency preparedness; and housing and urban development.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000235#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Recommended strategies for advancement include adopting 'health in all policies' and 'climate in all policies' frameworks, increasing the use of scientific evidence in policymaking, and utilizing participatory methods such as citizens' councils.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000235#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Effective communication strategies to drive policy change include framing climate change as a health issue, using quantitative data to describe health impacts, and employing health professionals as trusted messengers.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000235#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The report highlights specific successful initiatives, such as Brazil's Basic River Health Units (Unidades Básicas de Saúde Fluviais), Guyana's solar-powered telehealth facilities, and the UK's Greener NHS program.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000235#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"In the United States, the report notes that the Trump administration began reversing climate and health progress in January 2025 by disbanding the Office of Climate Change and Health Equity (OCCHE).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000235#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate policy","climate change adaptation","climate change mitigation","planetary health","air pollution","extreme weather event","food security","climate finance","environmental impact assessment","public health","climate justice"],"geography_discussed":["Guyana","Jamaica","Scotland","Wales"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["stakeholder interviews","qualitative content analysis","cross-regional synthesis"]},{"id":"commgmu-000241","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000241","title":"Advancing and Integrating Climate and Health Policies in Brazil","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2025","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Wellcome-Trust_Brazil-Report_English.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that climate and health policies in Brazil are currently poorly connected, though there is a growing movement toward integration. Stakeholders identify significant barriers, including political polarization, a lack of risk perception, and institutional silos. However, they see opportunities in the upcoming COP30, the wide reach of the Unified Health System (SUS), and Brazil's renewable energy strengths. Recommended strategies include improving scientific communication, adopting 'Planetary Health' and 'One Health' frameworks, and increasing intersectoral governance to create a more resilient national health and climate infrastructure.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000241#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Stakeholders perceive that climate and health policies are currently little or not at all connected in Brazil's national policymaking, with a lack of coordination between the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000241#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Unified Health System (SUS) is viewed as a strategic national asset for implementing climate adaptation due to its wide coverage and decentralized structure across all municipalities.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000241#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Brazil faces a significant lack of a 'risk culture,' where both the public and policymakers struggle to perceive the urgency and complexity of climate-related health threats until a disaster occurs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000241#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Political polarization, scientific denialism, and the influence of vested interests—particularly from the agribusiness and oil sectors—act as major barriers to integrating climate and health agendas.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000241#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Institutional 'silos' and departmentalization within federal agencies hinder cross-cutting actions and lead to duplicated efforts or friction between ministries.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000241#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The 2024 floods in Rio Grande do Sul and the historic drought in the Amazon are cited as critical opportunities to raise awareness and motivate the integration of health and climate policies.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000241#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Hosting COP30 in Belém in 2025 is identified as a strategic window to expand the climate-health nexus and highlight structural issues like the lack of basic sanitation in the Amazon.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000241#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Brazil's renewable energy matrix and potential in the bioeconomy and agroecology are seen as economic opportunities to link decarbonization with improved public health and job creation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000241#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a critical gap between scientific research and policymaking; data on climate-health links often fail to reach the political class or are not translated into normative policies.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000241#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The report recommends adopting 'Planetary Health' and 'One Health' as guiding principles for a new governance model that integrates human, animal, and environmental health.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000241#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Improving communication by framing climate change as a current public health emergency is suggested to make the crisis more tangible and increase social pressure on politicians.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000241#insight-11","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The health sector itself is identified as a greenhouse gas emitter, necessitating a review of the 'carbon footprint' of health services and waste management.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000241#insight-12","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change adaptation","public health","planetary health","energy transition","biobased economy","agroecology","air quality","greenhouse gas emissions","climate finance","climate justice","environmental racism","disaster risk reduction","decarbonization","renewable energy","green hydrogen"],"geography_discussed":["Amazon rainforest","Rio Grande do Sul","Belém","Cerrado","Q157603"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["stakeholder interviews","qualitative content analysis","policy assessment"]},{"id":"commgmu-000038","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000038","title":"Changes in U.S. voters’ top reasons to reduce global warming","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"en","date_published":"2024-09-11","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/changes-in-u-s-voters-top-reasons-to-reduce-global-warming/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that while providing a better life for future generations remains the top reason for U.S. voters to reduce global warming, there has been a significant shift toward present-day concerns, specifically preventing extreme weather and global poverty. Conversely, motivations based on energy independence, religious creation, and economic growth have declined across most political groups.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000038#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The most frequently cited reasons for reducing global warming among all U.S. registered voters in 2024 were providing a better life for children and grandchildren (47%), preventing extreme weather events (37%), and preventing the destruction of most life on the planet (37%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000038#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Between 2017 and 2024, there were significant increases in voters selecting the prevention of extreme weather events (+9 percentage points) and saving people from poverty and starvation (+6 percentage points) as top reasons. During the same period, reasons such as freeing the U.S. from dependence on foreign oil, protecting God's creation, and creating green jobs all saw significant declines of 6 to 7 percentage points.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000038#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Motivations vary by political ideology: liberal Democrats prioritize future generations (65%) and the destruction of life (51%), while conservative Republicans are most likely to state that the reasons are not applicable because global warming is not happening (37%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000038#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Arguments framed around conservative values, such as protecting God's creation and reducing dependence on foreign oil, have lost support over time, particularly among Republicans. Additionally, the economic argument for climate action has declined for all groups except moderate/conservative Democrats.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000038#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change communication","extreme weather event","green job","energy independence","biodiversity loss"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["comparative analysis","survey research"]},{"id":"commgmu-000042","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000042","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Beliefs & Attitudes, Spring 2024","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2024-07-16","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/climate-change-in-the-american-mind-beliefs-attitudes-spring-2024/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that a majority of Americans believe global warming is happening and is mostly human-caused, with significant numbers reporting personal experience with its effects and emotional distress. While many feel a personal responsibility to act, there is a notable gap in understanding the strength of the scientific consensus, and a majority rarely discuss the issue with family and friends.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000042#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A strong majority of Americans believe global warming is occurring, with those who believe it is happening outnumbering those who do not by a ratio of approximately 5 to 1 (70% vs 13%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000042#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 59% of Americans recognize global warming as mostly human-caused, there is a significant lack of awareness regarding the scale of scientific agreement; only 21% know that more than 90% of climate scientists agree that human-caused global warming is happening.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000042#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Half of Americans (50%) report having personally experienced the effects of global warming, and 47% believe people in the United States are currently being harmed by it.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000042#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Global warming is linked to a range of emotional and mental health impacts: 64% of Americans are at least \"somewhat worried,\" and approximately 10% report symptoms of anxiety or depression specifically due to global warming over a two-week period.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000042#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans perceive global warming as affecting a wide array of environmental issues in the U.S., most notably extreme heat (74%), wildfires (73%), droughts (72%), and rising sea levels (70%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000042#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite 62% of Americans feeling a personal responsibility to reduce global warming, the issue is rarely discussed in social circles, with 66% saying they \"rarely\" or \"never\" discuss it with family and friends.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000042#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public perception of personal agency is split: 53% disagree that individual actions make no difference, and 50% disagree that new technologies can solve the problem without individuals making significant life changes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000042#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","extreme heat","wildfire","drought","sea level rise","climate change communication"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000066","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000066","title":"Understanding pro-climate voters in the United States","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2024-06-27","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/understanding-pro-climate-voters-in-the-united-states/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report identifies that 37% of registered U.S. voters are 'pro-climate voters'—those who view global warming as a very important voting issue and prefer candidates who support climate action. This group, estimated at nearly 60 million people, shows higher levels of social engagement regarding climate change and stronger support for the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) than other voters, although awareness of the IRA remains relatively low even among them.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000066#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Approximately 37% of registered voters in the U.S. are classified as pro-climate voters, which equates to nearly 60 million individuals based on Census Bureau data. This group is most prevalent among Liberal Democrats (70%), urban residents (47%), Moderate/Conservative Democrats (47%), those with a Bachelor’s degree or higher (45%), and Hispanics/Latinos (43%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000066#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Pro-climate voters exhibit significantly higher social engagement than other voters, including higher rates of discussing global warming (67% vs 19%), hearing about it in the media monthly (66% vs 48%), and believing climate action is important to family and friends (66% vs 29%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000066#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 97% of pro-climate voters support the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) after reading a description of it, only 47% of this group reported having heard 'some' or 'a lot' about the law prior to the description.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000066#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a distinct segment of the electorate—25% of registered voters—who prefer a candidate who supports climate action despite not ranking global warming as a 'very important' voting issue.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000066#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Pro-climate voters demonstrate a higher likelihood of participating in the November 2024 presidential election, with 89% stating they are 'very likely' to vote, compared to 82% of other voters.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000066#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","climate policy","Inflation Reduction Act of 2022","renewable energy","electric vehicle"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000017","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000017","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Politics & Policy, Spring 2024","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2024-06-12","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/climate-change-in-the-american-mind-politics-policy-spring-2024/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A survey of 896 registered U.S. voters conducted in Spring 2024 reveals that while 62% prefer candidates who support action on global warming, it remains a lower-ranked priority for the 2024 election, with only 39% considering it 'very important'. There is broad cross-partisan support for climate justice initiatives, such as green spaces in low-income communities (86%), and corporate climate disclosure (79%). However, significant political polarization persists regarding the economic impact of clean energy and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, with strong support from Democrats and substantial opposition or skepticism from conservative Republicans. Despite these views, actual political engagement remains low, though a minority of voters express willingness to participate in campaigns or non-violent civil disobedience.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000017#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Global warming is a secondary priority for the 2024 presidential election; 39% of registered voters say it is \"very important\" to their vote, ranking it 19th out of 28 issues. When asked to choose a single most important issue, only 3% selected global warming, placing it 12th overall.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000017#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong general support for specific climate and energy policies, including a national training program for fossil fuel workers to move into renewables (77%), tax rebates for energy-efficient vehicles or solar panels (77%), and transitioning the U.S. economy to 100% clean energy by 2050 (66%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000017#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Registered voters show high levels of support for climate justice and corporate transparency. This includes creating more parks and green spaces in low-income communities and communities of color (86%), strengthening industrial pollution limits in those same areas (80%), and requiring publicly traded companies to disclose their carbon pollution (79%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000017#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) has limited name recognition, with 39% of voters having heard \"a lot\" or \"some\" about it. However, 74% of voters support the IRA after reading a brief description, though only 45% believe it will help the U.S. economy and jobs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000017#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public opinion on the economic impact of clean energy is polarized. While 50% of voters believe clean energy policies will improve economic growth and create jobs, 28% believe they will reduce growth and cost jobs. 61% believe clean energy production will create more new jobs than increasing fossil fuel production.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000017#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a significant gap between stated willingness to act and actual behavior. While 54% would sign a petition if asked by someone they respect, only 20% have signed one in the past year. Similarly, 32% would volunteer or donate if asked, but only 7% have volunteered and 16% have donated in the past year.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000017#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Very few registered voters (15%) believe the U.S. government is responding well to global warming, a sentiment shared across all political affiliations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000017#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","renewable energy","solar energy","wind energy","electric vehicle","nuclear power","climate justice","carbon dioxide emissions","Inflation Reduction Act of 2022","fossil fuel","energy transition","climate policy","environmental protection"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000104","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000104","title":"Who thinks people can affect what the government does about global warming?","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"en","date_published":"2024-06-04","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/who-thinks-people-can-affect-what-the-government-does-about-global-warming/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The analysis finds that while overall confidence in the ability to affect federal climate policy increased slightly from 38% in 2018 to 43% in 2023, a significant gap has emerged between political parties. Higher collective efficacy is most prevalent among Hispanics/Latinos, Black/African Americans, Democrats, and Gen Z/Millennials. Additionally, hearing others discuss global warming is positively associated with higher collective political efficacy, with a more pronounced effect observed among Republicans than Democrats.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000104#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Between December 2018 and October 2023, the percentage of Americans who felt at least \"moderately confident\" that they could influence federal government action on global warming rose from 38% to 43%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000104#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The increase in collective political efficacy was driven by Democrats and Independents, both of whom saw an 11 percentage point increase, while Republicans experienced a non-statistically significant decrease of 5 percentage points. Consequently, the efficacy gap between Democrats and Republicans grew from 16 percentage points in 2018 to 34 percentage points in 2023.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000104#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"As of October 2023, the groups most confident in their collective ability to affect federal government action (50% or more) include Hispanics/Latinos, Black/African Americans, Democrats, and Gen Z/Millennials. Conversely, Republicans, White Americans, Baby Boomers/Silent Generation, and males reported the lowest levels of efficacy, with fewer than 40% feeling moderately confident.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000104#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Hearing others discuss global warming at least once a month is linked to higher collective political efficacy (54%) compared to those who hear it less often (39%). This relationship is more significant for Republicans, where the difference is 14 percentage points (35% vs 21%), compared to a 7 percentage point difference for Democrats (61% vs 54%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000104#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change mitigation","climate change communication"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["trend analysis","demographic analysis","correlation analysis"]},{"id":"commgmu-000072","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000072","title":"What do Americans want to know about climate change?","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2024-04-15","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/what-do-americans-want-to-know-about-climate-change/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"Based on a Fall 2023 survey of 1,033 U.S. adults, the report finds that while Americans are generally interested in climate change, their information needs vary significantly by their prior beliefs. The most sought-after information overall is regarding solutions (44%), though those less worried about climate change prioritize evidence of its existence and its causes. The study uses the 'Six Americas' framework to show that 'Alarmed' and 'Concerned' groups seek solutions, while 'Doubtful' and 'Dismissive' groups focus on whether global warming is happening or a hoax.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000072#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Americans' primary interest in climate change information is focused on solutions, followed by evidence of global warming and its causes. Specifically, 44% of respondents are most interested in solutions, 20% in evidence, 18% in causes, and 11% in impacts.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000072#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Information needs are strongly divided by political and demographic lines. Liberal Democrats (71%), moderate/conservative Democrats (59%), urban residents (53%), and those with a Bachelor's degree or higher (55%) are most likely to ask about solutions. Conversely, conservative Republicans (37%), rural residents (28%), and those with high school education or less (27%) are most likely to ask about evidence.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000072#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Using the 'Six Americas' framework, the report finds that the 'Alarmed' (82%) and 'Concerned' (53%) segments primarily seek solutions. In contrast, the 'Dismissive' (50%), 'Disengaged' (40%), 'Doubtful' (30%), and 'Cautious' (28%) segments are more likely than the general population to ask for evidence that global warming is happening.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000072#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Specific questions of interest vary by group: the 'Alarmed' and 'Concerned' most frequently ask if there is still time to reduce global warming or what nations and the U.S. can do. The 'Dismissive' most frequently ask if global warming is a hoax (30%), while the 'Doubtful' and 'Cautious' focus on how scientists know global warming is caused by human activities rather than natural changes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000072#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The report suggests tailored communication strategies: providing information on clean energy and voting for the worried, and using 'inoculation' strategies (debunking misconceptions) and scientific consensus data to reach the 'Cautious' and 'Doubtful' groups to counteract misinformation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000072#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change communication","climate change disinformation","clean energy","climate policy"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000094","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000094","title":"The attitude-behavior gap on climate action: How can it be bridged?","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"en","date_published":"2024-03-30","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/the-attitude-behavior-gap-on-climate-action-how-can-it-be-bridged/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report analyzes data from 6,190 U.S. adults (2021-2023) to examine the 'attitude-behavior gap' in political climate action. It finds that while many Americans express willingness to sign petitions, donate, volunteer, or contact officials, actual engagement rates are significantly lower. The study identifies that 'Definitely willing and active' individuals are more likely to discuss climate change, perceive supportive social norms, and hold stronger collective efficacy beliefs. To bridge this gap, the authors recommend direct requests for involvement, simplifying the process of taking action, and amplifying pro-climate social norms.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000094#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"There is a significant gap between Americans' stated willingness to engage in political climate actions and their actual behavior over a 12-month period. For example, 51% say they would sign a petition if asked, but only 16% report doing so; 31% would donate money, but only 13% did; 29% would volunteer, but only 6% did; and 28% would contact government officials, but only 8% did.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000094#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While those most willing to act are the most likely to do so, a gap persists even in this group. For three of the four analyzed political actions, at least half of the people who said they 'definitely' or 'probably' would engage in the behavior reported they had 'never' done it in the previous year.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000094#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Individuals who are both 'definitely willing' and 'active' in political climate action are significantly more likely to engage in climate-related communication than those who are willing but inactive or other Americans. This includes discussing global warming with family and friends (78% vs 50% and 23%) and hearing about it in the media (71% vs 56% and 49%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000094#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Active participants perceive stronger social norms and higher collective efficacy. 73% of 'Definitely willing and active' individuals perceive descriptive norms (effort by family/friends to reduce warming) compared to 46% of the inactive willing group. They also show higher confidence that collective action can influence the federal government (74% vs 61% for inactive willing) and corporations (62% vs 55% for inactive willing).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000094#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The primary barrier for registered voters regarding contacting government officials is that they have never been asked to do so. Other barriers include the belief that action would not make a difference, a lack of self-identification as an 'activist', and a lack of knowledge regarding who to contact or what to say.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000094#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change communication","climate policy"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["survey analysis"]},{"id":"commgmu-000162","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000162","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":"2024-03","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/climate-change-american-mind-politics-policy-spring-2024.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A survey of 896 registered U.S. voters in Spring 2024 reveals broad support for clean energy policies and climate justice, though global warming remains a lower-ranked voting priority overall compared to the economy. While 62% of voters prefer candidates who support climate action, there is a sharp partisan divide in how important the issue is for the 2024 election. Majorities support transitioning to 100% clean energy by 2050 and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, but few believe the U.S. government is currently responding well to the crisis.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000162#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Global warming is a low-priority voting issue for the general public, ranking 19th out of 28 issues in terms of being 'very important' to the 2024 presidential election, with only 3% of registered voters identifying it as their most important issue.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000162#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong general preference for candidates who support climate action, with 62% of registered voters preferring such candidates, though this is heavily split by party: 97% of liberal Democrats versus 17% of conservative Republicans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000162#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Registered voters show high support for specific carbon-reduction policies, including federal funding for soil carbon sequestration (86%), training for fossil fuel workers to move into renewables (77%), and tax rebates for energy-efficient vehicles or solar panels (77%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000162#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of voters (66%) support transitioning the U.S. economy to 100% clean energy by 2050, and 79% support generating renewable energy on public land.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000162#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is broad support for climate justice initiatives, with 86% favoring more green spaces in low-income communities and communities of color, and 80% supporting stricter enforcement of industrial pollution limits in those same areas.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000162#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 74% of registered voters support the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 after reading a description, only 39% have heard 'a lot' or 'some' about the law, and only 33% believe it will help them personally.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000162#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Voters are divided on the economic impact of clean energy: 50% believe clean energy policies will improve economic growth and jobs, while 28% believe they will reduce growth and cost jobs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000162#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a widespread perception that the U.S. government is failing to address global warming, with only 15% of registered voters believing the government is responding well.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000162#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite a willingness to take action if asked—such as 54% who would sign a petition—actual political engagement is low, with only 11% having contacted government officials about global warming in the past year.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000162#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Collective efficacy is moderate, with 49% of registered voters feeling at least moderately confident that citizens working together can influence federal government action on global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000162#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","clean energy","renewable energy","carbon dioxide emissions","Inflation Reduction Act of 2022","climate justice","nuclear power","carbon sequestration","fossil fuel industry"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","political analysis"]},{"id":"commgmu-000092","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000092","title":"Support for climate justice across Global Warming’s Six Americas","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"en","date_published":"2024-01-16","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/support-climate-justice-across-global-warmings-six-americas/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report analyzes survey data from April 2023 to determine how different segments of the U.S. population perceive the unequal impacts of climate change. It finds that while awareness of the term 'climate justice' is low (34%), support for its goals increases to 53% once those goals are explained. Support is strongest among the 'Alarmed' and 'Concerned' segments, who are also most likely to recognize that climate change disproportionately harms lower-income people and people of color, though few respondents across all groups recognize a disproportionate harm to women.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000092#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Recognition of climate injustice is highest among the 'Alarmed' and 'Concerned' segments of the U.S. population. Specifically, 77% of the Alarmed and 61% of the Concerned believe global warming harms lower-income people more than wealthier people, compared to only 1% of the 'Dismissive' segment.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000092#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a significant gap between the awareness of the term 'climate justice' and the support for its goals. While only 34% of U.S. adults have heard of climate justice, 53% support its goals after learning about them. This trend is most pronounced among the Alarmed, where support reaches 88% despite only 49% having heard of the term.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000092#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of the 'Alarmed' segment recognizes the intersection of race and climate change, with 61% stating global warming harms people of color more than white people and 64% attributing this to a history of racist policies.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000092#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Perceptions of gender-based climate injustice are very low across all surveyed groups. Only 13% of all Americans believe global warming harms women more than men, and even within the Alarmed segment, this figure is only 30%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000092#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Support for climate justice influences voting preferences, with 43% of Americans overall more likely to vote for a candidate who supports climate justice compared to 21% who are less likely. The Alarmed and Concerned show the strongest positive net likelihood (+74 and +48 respectively).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000092#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate justice","environmental racism","climate change communication","Loss and Damage Fund"],"geography_discussed":["Canada"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000109","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000109","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Beliefs & Attitudes, Fall 2023","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2024-01-10","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/climate-change-in-the-american-mind-beliefs-attitudes-fall-2023/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A survey of 1,033 American adults in October 2023 shows that 72% believe global warming is happening, with 58% attributing it primarily to human causes. While 65% of respondents express worry about global warming and many identify specific local risks like power outages and extreme heat, a majority (65%) rarely or never discuss the topic with family and friends. Approximately 10% of respondents report symptoms of anxiety or depression linked to global warming. Despite these concerns, 60% of Americans disagree that it is too late to act, and 63% feel a personal responsibility to help reduce global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000109#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A significant majority of Americans believe global warming is occurring and is primarily caused by humans, with 72% stating it is happening and 58% understanding it is \"mostly human-caused.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000109#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Many Americans perceive global warming as a current threat, with 46% believing people in the U.S. are being harmed \"right now\" and 43% reporting they have personally experienced its effects.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000109#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans identify a wide range of environmental problems affected by global warming in the U.S., most notably extreme heat (75%), droughts (71%), and wildfires (70%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000109#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Local concerns are high regarding infrastructure and environmental risks, with 74% of Americans worried their local area might be harmed by electricity power outages and 73% by air pollution.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000109#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Global warming is linked to psychological distress in a small portion of the population, with about 10% of Americans reporting symptoms of anxiety or depression due to the issue over the previous two weeks.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000109#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a gap between personal concern and social discourse; while 65% are at least \"somewhat worried,\" 65% of Americans \"rarely\" or \"never\" discuss global warming with family and friends.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000109#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans express a desire for solutions and a sense of agency, with 63% feeling a personal responsibility to help and 60% disagreeing that it is \"already too late to do anything.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000109#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","extreme heat","drought","wildfire","air pollution","water scarcity","flood","sea level rise","hurricane","water pollution","climate change communication"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000130","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000130","title":"Advancing and Integrating U.S. Climate and Health Policies","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2024","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Advancing-and-integrating-US-climate-and-health-policies.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that while U.S. climate and health policies remain largely siloed, there is a broad consensus among stakeholders that further integration would maximize mutual benefits and increase public support for climate action. Key barriers include funding shortages, political polarization, and a lack of standardized data on health-economic costs. Recommended strategies include framing climate change as a health issue, utilizing health professionals as trusted messengers, and establishing centralized leadership within federal agencies to overcome institutional silos.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000130#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"National climate and health policies in the U.S. are not yet well integrated, characterized by limited interaction between stakeholders and a lack of specific climate-health legislation, although integration is increasing under the Biden administration.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000130#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Most stakeholders believe further integration is beneficial because it can maximize the health benefits of climate policies and the climate benefits of health policies, while a health-centric focus can build broader support for climate action.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000130#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Political polarization is a significant barrier, with some conservative decision-makers opposing health equity in policy and viewing the integration of climate and health as a vehicle for a progressive \"woke agenda\".","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000130#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Funding for climate-health initiatives is scarce; specifically, the Office of Climate Change and Health Equity within the Department of Health and Human Services has not yet received funding.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000130#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a critical lack of data regarding the health harms of climate change and their associated economic costs, as well as the health benefits and cost savings of climate solutions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000130#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Institutional silos within federal agencies and professional communities inhibit progress, often due to separate funding streams and non-standardized operational metrics.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000130#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Healthcare system resilience and decarbonization are top priorities, with the HHS voluntary Health Sector Pledge (signed by over 15% of U.S. hospitals) aiming for net zero by 2050.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000130#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Framing climate change as a health issue is recommended to make the problem feel more immediate and personally relevant, which can help depolarize the issue for moderate and conservative audiences.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000130#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Health professionals are identified as highly trusted and influential messengers who can effectively advocate for climate-health policies to congressional policymakers.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000130#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Feasible opportunities for advancing integrated goals exist in specific policy areas, including the Farm Bill, transportation infrastructure, housing, and urban development.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000130#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate policy","public health","climate change adaptation","decarbonization","air pollution","regenerative agriculture","urban development","climate finance","Inflation Reduction Act of 2022","fossil fuel industry"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["stakeholder interviews","qualitative content analysis"]},{"id":"commgmu-000145","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000145","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Beliefs & Attitudes","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2024","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/climate-change-american-mind-beliefs-attitudes-fall-2024.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The Fall 2024 report on 'Climate Change in the American Mind' reveals that 73% of Americans believe global warming is happening, with 60% attributing it primarily to human activity. While 64% express worry about global warming and 49% claim to have personally experienced its effects, social engagement remains low, with 62% rarely or never discussing the issue with family and friends. The report also highlights significant concerns regarding local environmental risks, particularly extreme heat, air pollution, and power outages.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000145#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A significant majority of Americans believe global warming is occurring, with those who believe it is happening outnumbering those who do not by more than 5 to 1 (73% vs 14%). When those who are unsure are asked for a best guess, the total percentage of Americans who think it is happening or lean toward that position rises to 82%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000145#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Most Americans attribute global warming to human activity and recognize the scientific consensus; 60% believe it is mostly human-caused, and 57% understand that most scientists believe it is happening.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000145#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Worry about global warming is prevalent, with 64% of Americans reporting they are at least \"somewhat worried,\" including 28% who are \"very worried.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000145#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans perceive both current and future harms from global warming. 48% believe people in the U.S. are being harmed \"right now,\" and 49% report personally experiencing its effects. Majorities believe it will harm plant and animal species (70%), the world's poor (68%), and people in the U.S. (63%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000145#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite personal importance—with 65% stating the issue is personally important—social engagement is low. 62% of Americans rarely or never discuss global warming with family and friends.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000145#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Social norms for climate action are weak; only 37% perceive an injunctive norm (belief that family/friends expect action) and 36% perceive a descriptive norm (belief that family/friends are taking action).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000145#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Consumer activism is practiced by a minority of the population: 31% have rewarded companies taking steps to reduce global warming by buying their products, and 26% have punished companies opposing such steps by boycotting them in the past 12 months.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000145#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of Americans (56%) believe extreme weather poses either a \"high\" or \"moderate\" risk to their community over the next 10 years. Localized worries are highest for air pollution (75%), electricity power outages (74%), and water pollution (74%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000145#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A small percentage of the population (11%) has considered relocating their home specifically to avoid the impacts of global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000145#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","climate risk","extreme heat","wildfire","drought","flood","sea level rise","hurricane","air pollution","water pollution","climate migration"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]}]}