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While 64% express worry and many perceive immediate local risks from extreme weather, social engagement remains low, with 66% rarely or never discussing the issue with family and friends. The study also highlights a gap in understanding scientific consensus, as only 21% recognize that over 90% of climate scientists agree on human-caused warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000148#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 a ratio of approximately 5 to 1 (70% vs 13%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000148#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 59% of Americans believe global warming is mostly human-caused, 29% attribute it to natural environmental changes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000148#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a notable gap in public understanding of the strength of scientific consensus; only 21% of Americans are aware that more than 90% of climate scientists agree that human-caused global warming is happening.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000148#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Half of Americans report having personally experienced the effects of global warming, and 47% believe people in the United States are being harmed by it currently.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000148#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans perceive high risks to various groups, with 72% believing global warming will harm plant and animal species and future generations, and 69% believing it will harm the world's poor.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000148#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of Americans (66%) believe global warming is affecting weather in the U.S., and 56% view extreme weather as a high or moderate risk to their community over the next decade.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000148#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Global warming is associated with significant emotional distress; 64% of Americans are at least somewhat worried, and over 10% report symptoms of anxiety or depression due to global warming in the last two weeks.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000148#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Social engagement with the topic is low, as 66% of Americans rarely or never discuss global warming with family and friends.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000148#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of Americans (62%) feel a personal responsibility to help reduce global warming, and 67% consider the issue personally important.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000148#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Consumer activism is practiced by a minority, with 32% rewarding companies taking steps to reduce global warming and 26% punishing those opposing such steps through their purchasing decisions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000148#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Regarding personal agency, 63% of Americans disagree that it is too late to act, but 47% believe that the actions of a single individual will not make a difference.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000148#insight-11","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans conceptualize global warming as a multifaceted issue, most commonly identifying it as an environmental (77%) or scientific (68%) issue.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000148#insight-12","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","extreme weather event","environmental policy"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","attitudinal analysis"]},{"id":"commgmu-000151","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000151","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Public Perceptions of the Health Harms of Global Warming","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-health-fall-2024.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that while 39% of Americans believe global warming is harming the health of the general population, only 16% feel it harms their own health. There is an increasing awareness of specific health risks, particularly heat stroke, air pollution, and respiratory issues, and a growing recognition that low-income people and people of color are disproportionately affected. Trust in information sources like primary care physicians and climate scientists has risen, while coal and nuclear energy are viewed as the most harmful energy sources to health.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000151#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"There is a gap between the perceived impact of global warming on the general American public versus the individual; 39% of Americans believe the health of Americans is being harmed by global warming \"a great deal\" or \"a moderate amount,\" while only 16% believe their own health is being harmed to the same extent.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000151#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, with the highest increases since 2014 seen in heat stroke (45%), air pollution (44%), asthma and/or other lung diseases (43%), and pollen-related allergies (41%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000151#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Awareness of the disproportionate impact of global warming on certain demographics has grown, with 47% of Americans recognizing that some groups are more likely than others to experience health harms. Low-income people (18%) and people of color (6%) are among the most commonly identified vulnerable groups.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000151#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public perception of the health harms of energy sources varies significantly, with coal (65%) and nuclear energy (53%) viewed as the most harmful. Natural gas (38%), wind (15%), and solar power (12%) are viewed as harmful by smaller proportions of the population, though perceptions of natural gas, wind, and solar have increased since 2018.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000151#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A significant portion of the public believes institutional action is needed to mitigate health risks, with 39% stating that federal agencies such as the CDC, NIH, and FEMA should do more, and 24% believing health professionals should do more.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000151#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Trust in information sources regarding the health harms of global warming has generally increased. The most trusted sources include first responders (60%), primary care physicians (60%), and climate scientists (50%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000151#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","effects of climate change on human health","air pollution","extreme heat","vector-borne disease","climate justice","coal","nuclear power","natural gas","wind power","solar energy","climate change communication"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","comparative analysis"]},{"id":"commgmu-000159","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000159","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Politics & Policy","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2024","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/climate-change-american-mind-politics-policy-fall-2024.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A survey of 890 registered U.S. voters conducted in December 2024 reveals broad support for clean energy development and climate justice policies, though significant political polarization remains regarding the economic impact of the energy transition and specific regulatory measures. While majorities support the Paris Climate Agreement and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (after reading a description), collective efficacy and active political advocacy for climate action remain relatively low.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000159#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of registered voters believe that both global warming and the development of clean energy should be high or very high priorities for the U.S. president and Congress, with 54% and 63% support respectively.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000159#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Registered voters show strong support for several carbon-reduction policies, most notably federal funding for farmers to improve soil carbon absorption (88%), renewable energy research (77%), and strict methane emission limits for oil and gas production (74%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000159#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is significant public support for climate justice initiatives, including federal funding for energy efficiency in low-income buildings (77%), stricter industrial pollution enforcement in disproportionately impacted communities (76%), and job training for fossil fuel workers transitioning to renewables (75%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000159#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While only 36% of registered voters have heard 'a lot' or 'some' about the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), 70% support the law after reading a brief description of its goals and investments.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000159#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"U.S. voters generally support international climate efforts, with 73% supporting participation in the Paris Climate Agreement and approximately 60% supporting financial and technical aid for developing countries for mitigation and adaptation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000159#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public opinion on the economic impact of clean energy is divided: 42% believe such policies will improve economic growth and jobs, while 35% believe they will reduce growth and cost jobs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000159#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of registered voters (71%) believe the U.S. should increase its use of renewable energy in the future, and 61% believe it should decrease its use of fossil fuels.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000159#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Registered voters believe various entities should do more to address global warming, with the highest demand being for corporations and industry (69%), followed by President Trump (61%) and the Republican Party (61%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000159#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Actual political advocacy is low, with only 8% of registered voters having contacted government officials about global warming in the past year, and only 1% currently participating in a campaign to convince officials to take action.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000159#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is broad consensus on climate education, with 77% of registered voters agreeing that schools should teach children about the causes, consequences, and solutions to global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000159#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["clean energy","carbon dioxide emissions","methane emissions","carbon tax","electric vehicle","renewable energy","fossil fuel","climate justice","Inflation Reduction Act of 2022","Paris Agreement","climate finance","climate change mitigation","climate change adaptation","wind power","climate education"],"geography_discussed":["People's Republic of China","Paris"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000021","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000021","title":"Global Warming’s Six Americas, Fall 2023","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2023-12-13","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/global-warmings-six-americas-fall-2023/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report identifies six climate opinion segments in the US: Alarmed, Concerned, Cautious, Disengaged, Doubtful, and Dismissive. 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Americans are more than twice as likely to be Alarmed or Concerned (56%) than Doubtful or Dismissive (23%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000021#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Over the decade between 2013 and 2023, the Alarmed audience nearly doubled in size, increasing from 15% to 28%. During the same period, the Cautious audience decreased from 26% to 15%, and the combined Alarmed and Concerned group grew from 40% to 56%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000021#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There has been a recent increase in climate concern among Republicans, with the percentage of those who are Alarmed or Concerned rising from 22% to 28% over the past year, while the percentage for Democrats remained stable at 82%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000021#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change communication","climate policy","extreme weather event","extreme heat"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000071","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000071","title":"A Global Review of Research on Effective Advocacy and Communication Strategies at the Intersection of Climate Change and Health","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2023-12-01","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/effective-advocacy-communication-intersection-climate-change-and-health/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report reviews global research on the intersection of climate change and health, finding that framing climate change as a public health issue—particularly through the use of trusted health professionals and positive, solutions-oriented messaging—can increase public engagement and support for climate policies across political divides. 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While majorities support carbon taxes and transitioning to 100% clean energy by 2050, trust in fossil fuel companies remains low, and actual political or consumer activism is limited despite expressed willingness to act.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000068#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of registered voters support several specific climate policies, including a revenue-neutral carbon tax (66%), transitioning the U.S. economy to 100% clean energy by 2050 (64%), and requiring electric utilities to use 100% renewable energy by 2035 (63%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000068#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong support for renewable energy on public land (78%) and local clean energy infrastructure, specifically solar farms (61%), wind farms (55%), and electric vehicle charging stations (52%). Conversely, only 31% support building nuclear power plants in their local area.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000068#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 71% of registered voters support the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) after reading a description, fewer than half believe it will benefit future generations (46%), the health of Americans (45%), or the U.S. economy and jobs (38%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000068#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public trust in fossil fuel companies is low, with only 18% trusting them to act in the public's best interest, and 70% believing these companies have too much influence on government decisions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000068#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Most registered voters support U.S. involvement in international climate efforts, including providing financial aid for mitigation (60%) and adaptation (57%) in developing countries, though only 40% support contributing to a \"loss and damage fund.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000068#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a gap between the willingness to take action and actual behavior; for example, 51% would sign a petition if asked by someone they respect, but only 14% have signed one in the past year.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000068#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Political polarization is evident in voting preferences: 57% of registered voters prefer a candidate who supports action on global warming, but this is split between 95% of liberal Democrats and only 13% of conservative Republicans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000068#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["carbon tax","renewable energy","solar energy","wind power","electric vehicle","nuclear power","Inflation Reduction Act of 2022","climate finance","climate change mitigation","climate change adaptation","Loss and Damage Fund","fossil fuel","greenhouse gas emissions","climate education"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000091","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000091","title":"How many Americans want an electric home?","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"en","date_published":"2023-11-15","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/how-many-americans-want-an-electric-home/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A 2023 survey of U.S. adults found that 60% prefer a home where all or most major appliances are powered by electricity. 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Support for all or mostly electric homes is highest among liberal Democrats (75%) compared to conservative Republicans (50%), and among Black respondents (69%) compared to Hispanic/Latino (59%) and White respondents (58%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000091#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Residential location correlates with electrification preferences, with urban residents (65%) and suburban residents (61%) being more likely to prefer all or mostly electric homes than rural residents (54%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000091#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"To meet 2050 climate goals, the U.S. needs to install 24 million more electrified machines over the next three years than the current installation pace suggests.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000091#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["electrification","renewable energy","residential energy","fossil fuel"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000101","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000101","title":"Who supports climate justice in the U.S.?","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"en","date_published":"2023-11-06","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/who-supports-climate-justice-in-the-u-s/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that while a majority of Americans (65%) are unfamiliar with the term 'climate justice', over half (53%) support its goals after receiving a brief description. Support is highest among Black (70%) and Hispanic/Latino (66%) adults, who also show the largest gaps between prior awareness and subsequent support. Additionally, 43% of U.S. adults would be more likely to vote for a candidate supporting climate justice, with the strongest likelihood found among Black (62%), urban-dwelling (53%), and Hispanic/Latino (51%) respondents. 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These individuals are more likely to be younger, female, politically moderate, people of color, and suburban residents compared to other Republicans. While they hold stronger pro-climate views and support policies like renewable energy research and carbon dioxide regulation more than the average American, they are no more likely to discuss or hear about climate change in their social circles.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000065#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Approximately 27% of Republicans are classified as either 'Alarmed' or 'Concerned' about global warming, while 44% are 'Doubtful' or 'Dismissive'.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000065#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Republicans who are Alarmed or Concerned differ demographically and politically from other Republicans: they are more likely to be Gen Z/Millennial (35% vs 29%), female (57% vs 45%), political moderates (53% vs 26%), people of color (27% vs 16%), and suburban residents (57% vs 52%). They are less likely to be White (73% vs 84%) or identify as 'very conservative' (10% vs 28%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000065#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Alarmed or Concerned Republicans hold stronger pro-climate beliefs and policy preferences than the average American, including higher agreement that global warming is human-caused (70% vs 58%) and support for regulating carbon dioxide as a pollutant (86% vs 73%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000065#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite their strong views, Alarmed or Concerned Republicans do not hear or talk about global warming more than the general public; 39% discuss it with family and friends 'often' or 'occasionally', compared to 36% of all Americans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000065#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","climate change communication","climate policy","renewable energy"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["quantitative survey analysis","demographic segmentation"]},{"id":"commgmu-000088","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000088","title":"What do Americans think is the biggest threat from global warming?","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2023-10-13","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/what-do-americans-think-is-the-biggest-threat-from-global-warming/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"Based on a March 2021 survey of 1,037 U.S. adults, the report finds that 'Weather extremes and changes' is the most commonly cited threat of global warming, mentioned by 20% of respondents. Perceptions of these threats vary significantly by political affiliation, with Democrats more likely to cite extreme weather and inaction, while Republicans are more likely to view climate action itself as a threat or believe global warming is not a threat. Other identified concerns include pollution, environmental harms, and food and water shortages.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000088#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The most prevalent concern among Americans regarding global warming is 'Weather extremes and changes', cited by 20% of respondents. This category encompasses seasonal shifts, changing weather patterns, and various extreme events such as hurricanes, droughts, floods, extreme temperatures, and wildfires.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000088#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Perceptions of the greatest threat are strongly divided by political party: 30% of Democrats identified weather extremes and changes as the primary threat compared to 10% of Republicans. Conversely, 16% of Republicans stated that global warming is not a threat, while 0% of Democrats shared this view. Additionally, 9% of Republicans identified the actions taken to address global warming as the greatest threat, whereas 0% of Democrats did.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000088#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Other significant themes identified from the survey responses include: 'Global warming is not a threat' (7%), 'Pollution' (6%), 'Other' (6%), 'Don’t know' (6%), 'Environmental harms' (5%), 'Food and water shortages' (4%), 'Action' (4%), and 'Economic and social changes' (4%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000088#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A small minority of respondents identified 'Health harms' (3%) or 'Inaction' (2%) as the primary threat. Those citing inaction specifically mentioned political agendas promoting fossil fuels and the denial of climate change.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000088#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","extreme weather event","wildfire","drought","flood","hurricane","pollution","carbon dioxide","biodiversity loss","food security","water scarcity","climate policy"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","thematic analysis"]},{"id":"commgmu-000077","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000077","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Climate Justice, Spring 2023","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"executive summary","language":"en","date_published":"2023-09-12","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/climate-change-in-the-american-mind-climate-justice-spring-2023/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that while only 34% of Americans are familiar with the term 'climate justice', 53% support its goals after reading a description. There is significant political polarization regarding the concept, but broad cross-partisan support for specific policies such as creating green spaces in low-income communities (81%) and training programs for renewable energy jobs (75%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000077#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Public awareness of the term 'climate justice' is low, with 65% of Americans stating they have heard 'nothing at all' about it, while 34% have heard or read at least 'a little'.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000077#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"After being provided with a brief description of climate justice, 53% of Americans express support for its goals, though this is heavily split by political affiliation: 91% of liberal Democrats support the goals compared to 19% of conservative Republicans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000077#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans perceive disproportionate harm from global warming differently; 48% believe it harms lower-income people more than wealthier people, while 32% believe it harms people of color more than white people, and 13% believe it harms women more than men.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000077#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong consensus among registered voters for specific climate justice policies, including creating parks and green spaces in low-income communities and communities of color (81%), providing federal funding for energy efficiency in low-income residential buildings (76%), and establishing national training programs for renewable energy jobs for both low-income communities (75%) and fossil fuel industry workers (75%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000077#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A minority of Americans link climate vulnerability to systemic racism, with 34% agreeing that a history of racist policies makes people of color more likely than white people to be harmed by global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000077#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Political engagement with climate justice varies; 44% of registered voters are more likely to vote for a candidate who supports climate justice, and 25% are willing to join or are already participating in campaigns to advance climate justice.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000077#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate justice","environmental justice","renewable energy","fossil fuel industry","energy efficiency","climate finance","social equity"],"geography_discussed":["Canada"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000158","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000158","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Politics & Policy","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2023-09","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/climate-change-american-mind-politics-policy-fall-2023.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that a majority of registered U.S. voters prefer candidates who support action on global warming and support various clean energy policies, including a transition to 100% clean energy by 2050. While there is broad support for the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 after it is described, awareness of the law remains low. The findings highlight a significant trust deficit toward fossil fuel companies and a general perception that the U.S. government is not responding effectively to climate change. Despite this, actual political and consumer activism remains relatively low, and collective efficacy—the belief that citizens can influence government and corporate action—is limited to less than half of the electorate.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000158#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of registered voters (57%) prefer to vote for a candidate who supports action on global warming, with strong support among liberal Democrats (95%) and very low support among conservative Republicans (13%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000158#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Registered voters support several specific climate policies: 85% support federal funding for soil carbon sequestration by farmers, 72% support tax rebates for energy-efficient vehicles or solar panels, and 64% support transitioning the U.S. economy to 100% clean energy by 2050.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000158#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 71% of registered voters support the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) after reading a description, only 36% have heard 'a lot' or 'some' about the law, and 41% have heard 'nothing at all'.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000158#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a widespread belief that the U.S. government is failing to respond well to global warming, with only 12% of registered voters agreeing that the response is adequate.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000158#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public trust in fossil fuel companies is low, with only 18% of registered voters trusting them to act in the public's best interest, and 70% believing these companies have too much influence on government decisions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000158#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of registered voters (60%) believe the U.S. should reduce greenhouse gas emissions regardless of the actions of other countries, and most support providing financial aid to developing countries for mitigation (60%) and adaptation (57%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000158#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Actual political engagement is low: only 14% of registered voters signed a petition about global warming in the past year, and only 7% contacted government officials to urge action.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000158#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Collective efficacy is limited, as only 42% of registered voters are confident that people like them, working together, can affect federal government actions on global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000158#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong consensus on climate education, with 75% of registered voters agreeing that schools should teach children about the causes, consequences, and solutions to global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000158#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["clean energy","carbon dioxide emissions","carbon tax","renewable energy","electric vehicle","solar energy","wind energy","nuclear power","Inflation Reduction Act of 2022","fossil fuel","climate finance","Loss and Damage Fund","climate change mitigation","climate change adaptation","climate education"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000011","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000011","title":"Americans are becoming more worried about extreme heat","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"en","date_published":"2023-07-27","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/americans-are-becoming-more-worried-about-extreme-heat/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"Analysis of survey data from March 2018 to April 2023 shows that Americans are increasingly worried about extreme heat harming their local areas. Concern grew by 9 percentage points over five years, outpacing increases in worry about other climate impacts such as wildfires and droughts. A majority of Americans also recognize the link between global warming and extreme heat.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000011#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"As of April 2023, 72% of Americans are at least \"a little\" worried about extreme heat harming their local area, with 44% reporting they are either \"very\" or \"moderately\" worried.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000011#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public worry that extreme heat might harm local areas increased by 9 percentage points from March 2018 to April 2023, rising from 35% to 44%. Specifically, the proportion of those who are \"very\" worried increased by 8 points.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000011#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The increase in concern over extreme heat (+9 points since March 2018) exceeded the increase in worry for other climate impacts, including wildfires (+5 points), droughts (+5 points), water shortages (+4 points), reduced snow pack (+2 points), hurricanes (-1 point), and flooding (-3 points).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000011#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A large majority of Americans (75%) believe global warming affects extreme heat at least \"a little,\" and 42% state it affects it \"a lot.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000011#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["extreme heat","climate change","wildfire","drought","water scarcity","hurricane","flood","fossil fuel","carbon dioxide emissions"],"geography_discussed":["Europe"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000026","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000026","title":"The prevalence of Climate Change Psychological Distress among American adults","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"en","date_published":"2023-07-25","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/the-prevalence-of-climate-change-psychological-distress-among-american-adults/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The study finds that 7% of American adults experience at least mild levels of Climate Change Psychological Distress (CCPD), with Hispanic/Latino adults and younger generations (Gen Z, Millennials, and Gen X) showing the highest rates of anxiety and depression. Approximately 8% of American adults are interested in or already seeking professional counseling to discuss their feelings about global warming, a figure that rises to 21% among Hispanic/Latino respondents.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000026#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Approximately 3% of American adults exhibit potentially serious levels of both climate change-related anxiety and climate change-related depression. Hispanic/Latino adults are the most affected group, with 10% experiencing high levels of both anxiety and depression, compared to 4% and 2% for Black Americans and Whites, respectively, for anxiety, and 3% and 2% for depression.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000026#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Overall, 7% of American adults experience at least mild levels of Climate Change Psychological Distress (CCPD). This prevalence is significantly higher among Hispanic/Latino adults (17%) than among Black Americans (5%) or Whites (5%). Hispanic/Latino adults also have the highest rate of severe CCPD at 3%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000026#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Younger generations report higher rates of climate-related distress than older adults. Gen Z and Millennials (10%) and Gen X (8%) are more likely to experience at least mild CCPD than Baby Boomers and older generations (3%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000026#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"About 8% of American adults are either already discussing their feelings about global warming with a therapist or counselor, or would be interested in doing so. This interest is most pronounced among Hispanic/Latino adults (21%) and Gen Z/Millennials (13%), while it is lowest among White Americans (5%) and Baby Boomers/older adults (4%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000026#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["mental health"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["prevalence study","demographic analysis"]},{"id":"commgmu-000046","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000046","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Politics & Policy, Spring 2023","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2023-06-23","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/politics-policy-spring-2023/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A survey of 861 registered U.S. voters in Spring 2023 reveals broad support for local climate-friendly infrastructure and energy efficiency programs, though significant political polarization exists regarding national mandates and offshore drilling. While a majority believe corporations and government should do more to address global warming, actual individual political participation remains low, and only 11% of voters believe the U.S. government is responding well to the issue.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000046#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"There is strong support among registered voters for local climate-friendly policies and infrastructure, including public transportation (86%), energy-efficient home improvements (85%), bike paths and lanes (79%), solar farms (64%), and wind farms (57%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000046#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Registered voters show high support for energy transition and justice-oriented policies, such as training programs for low-income communities and fossil fuel workers (75% each), and transitioning the U.S. economy to 100% clean energy by 2050 (69%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000046#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of registered voters (57%) support expanding offshore drilling for oil and natural gas off the U.S. coast, with the highest support among conservative Republicans (81%) and the lowest among liberal Democrats (28%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000046#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a widespread perception that key entities must do more to address global warming, particularly corporations and industry (70%), the U.S. Congress (63%), and the Republican Party (62%), yet only 11% of voters believe the U.S. government is currently responding well.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000046#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite stated willingness to act, actual political engagement is low: only 17% signed a petition, 12% donated money, and 5% volunteered for a global warming organization in the past year.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000046#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A small minority of registered voters are willing to engage in extreme forms of protest; 15% would personally engage in non-violent civil disobedience, but only 5% would be willing to get arrested.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000046#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["wind power","solar energy","carbon tax","energy efficiency","electric vehicle","nuclear power","public transport","energy transition","carbon sequestration","Inflation Reduction Act of 2022","climate justice"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000110","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000110","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Beliefs & Attitudes, Spring 2023","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2023-06-08","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/climate-change-american-mind-beliefs-attitudes-spring-2023/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that a strong majority of Americans believe global warming is occurring and is mostly human-caused, with 66% expressing worry about the issue. While many perceive significant risks to their local communities and the United States—particularly from extreme heat, sea level rise, and wildfires—most Americans rarely discuss the topic with friends and family. The findings also indicate a general rejection of fatalism, with 66% disagreeing that it is too late to act, although a significant gap remains in public understanding of the strength of the scientific consensus on human-caused warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000110#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A large majority of Americans believe global warming is happening, with 74% stating it is occurring and 53% feeling \"very\" or \"extremely\" sure. When including those who \"lean\" toward a yes answer, this figure rises to 82%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000110#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 61% of Americans recognize that global warming is primarily caused by humans, there is a lack of understanding regarding the scale of scientific agreement; only 20% know that more than 90% of climate scientists agree that human-caused global warming is happening.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000110#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans perceive global warming as a current and future threat, with 48% believing people in the U.S. are being harmed \"right now\" and 44% reporting personal experience with its effects. High levels of concern exist for future harm to future generations (71%), plant and animal species (70%), and the world's poor (69%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000110#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite 66% of Americans being at least \"somewhat worried\" and 62% feeling a personal responsibility to help, the issue is rarely discussed socially; 66% say they \"rarely\" or \"never\" discuss global warming with family and friends.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000110#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans generally reject climate fatalism, with 66% disagreeing that it is too late to act and 57% disagreeing that individual actions make no difference. Additionally, 56% disagree that new technologies can solve the problem without individuals making significant life changes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000110#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of Americans believe global warming is affecting U.S. weather (65%) and specific environmental problems, most notably extreme heat (75%), rising sea levels (72%), wildfires (71%), and droughts (71%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000110#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Local risk perception is high, with 56% of Americans believing extreme weather poses a moderate or high risk to their community over the next decade. Specific local concerns include extreme heat, water pollution, and air pollution, all at 72%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000110#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","climate impact","extreme heat","sea level rise","wildfire","drought","flood","water scarcity","hurricane","air pollution","water pollution","climate change mitigation"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000107","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000107","title":"Who is most likely to talk about climate change?","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"en","date_published":"2023-05-17","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/who-is-most-likely-to-talk-about-climate-change__trashed/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The analysis finds that a majority of Americans rarely or never discuss global warming, with the highest rates of conversation occurring among Democrats, educated urban residents, Gen Z and Millennials, and Hispanic/Latino Americans. The study highlights a strong correlation between talking about climate change and being in the 'Alarmed' category of the Global Warming’s Six Americas framework, as well as the influence of supportive social norms and frequent exposure to climate discussions in social circles and the media.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000107#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Most Americans do not frequently discuss global warming; 63% of the population reports that they either \"rarely\" or \"never\" talk about the issue with family and friends, while only 37% do so \"occasionally\" or \"often\".","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000107#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Specific demographic groups are more likely to engage in climate conversations, with over 40% of Democrats, people with a Bachelor’s degree or higher, urban residents, Gen Z and Millennials, and Hispanic/Latino Americans discussing the topic. Conversely, Republicans, rural residents, those with a high school education or less, and those uninterested in politics are the least likely, with less than 30% discussing it. Liberal Democrats (68%) and conservative Republicans (11%) represent the opposite ends of this spectrum.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000107#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a strong link between a person's level of concern and their likelihood to talk about the issue. 83% of those categorized as 'Alarmed' in the Global Warming’s Six Americas framework discuss global warming, compared to much lower rates for the Cautious (14%), Disengaged (9%), Doubtful (3%), and Dismissive (10%) groups.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000107#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Social norms and external triggers significantly increase the frequency of climate discussions. 66% of people who perceive strong descriptive norms and 61% of those who perceive strong injunctive norms discuss global warming, compared to only 20% for those with weak perceptions of either. Additionally, 76% of people who hear others talk about global warming at least once a month discuss it themselves, and 45% of those who hear about it in the media at least once a month do so, compared to 22% and 27% respectively for those with lower exposure.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000107#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change communication"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["demographic analysis","correlational study"]},{"id":"commgmu-000105","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000105","title":"Global Warming’s Six Americas across age, race/ethnicity, and gender","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"en","date_published":"2023-04-04","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/global-warmings-six-americas-age-race-ethnicity-gender/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The analysis finds that younger generations, women, and people of color—particularly women of color—are more likely to be 'Alarmed' or 'Concerned' about global warming, while White adults are more likely to be 'Doubtful' or 'Dismissive'.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000105#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Younger generations (Gen Z and Millennials) are more likely to be Alarmed or Concerned (60%) and less likely to be Doubtful or Dismissive (16%) compared to Gen X (53% Alarmed/Concerned; 21% Doubtful/Dismissive) and Baby Boomers and older generations (53% Alarmed/Concerned; 25% Doubtful/Dismissive).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000105#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Hispanic/Latino (64%) and Black adults (61%) are more likely to be Alarmed or Concerned than White adults (50%). White adults are significantly more likely to be Doubtful or Dismissive (26%) than Black adults (9%) or Hispanic/Latino adults (13%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000105#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Women are more likely than men to be Alarmed or Concerned (59% vs 52%) and less likely to be Doubtful or Dismissive (17% vs 24%). However, a higher proportion of women (8%) are Disengaged compared to men (4%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000105#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Intersectionally, women of color are the most Alarmed group, with Gen Z and Millennial women of color at 39%, Gen X women of color at 37%, and older generations of women of color at 32%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000105#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","climate justice"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["demographic analysis","intersectional analysis"]},{"id":"commgmu-000078","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000078","title":"Who is most supportive of the Inflation Reduction Act?","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"en","date_published":"2023-03-30","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/who-is-most-supportive-of-the-inflation-reducation-act/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that while a majority of Americans (57%) have heard little or nothing about the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), 68% of registered voters support it after learning about its goals. Support is particularly high among Black Americans (78%), Gen Z/Millennials (78%), and women (75%), groups that were also among the least familiar with the law. Politically, support is strongest among liberal Democrats (97%) and moderate/conservative Democrats (91%), while conservative Republicans are the least supportive (23%) despite having relatively high initial awareness.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000078#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"General public awareness of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is low, with 57% of registered voters reporting they have heard either \"a little\" or \"nothing at all\" about the law. However, once provided with a description of the IRA, 68% of registered voters express support.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000078#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Certain demographic groups are both less familiar with the IRA and highly supportive of it after being informed. These include Black Americans (78% support), Gen Z/Millennials (78% support), women (75% support), and individuals earning less than $50,000 annually (72% support).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000078#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Political affiliation strongly influences both awareness and support. Liberal Democrats (49%) and conservative Republicans (55%) are the most aware of the IRA. After reading a description, support is highest among liberal Democrats (97%) and moderate/conservative Democrats (91%), while conservative Republicans are the least supportive at 23%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000078#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The IRA is projected by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget to reduce U.S. carbon pollution by approximately 40% by 2030 relative to 2005 levels, contributing to the Paris Climate Agreement target of at least a 43% reduction.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000078#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["Inflation Reduction Act of 2022","clean energy","carbon dioxide emissions","Paris Agreement","climate justice","electric vehicle","heat pump"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000076","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000076","title":"Global Warming’s Six Americas, December 2022","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"fact sheet","language":"en","date_published":"2023-03-13","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/global-warming-six-americas-december-2022/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The document details the 'Global Warming’s Six Americas' framework, which categorizes the U.S. public into Alarmed, Concerned, Cautious, Disengaged, Doubtful, and Dismissive segments based on their beliefs and motivations regarding climate change. As of December 2022, 26% of Americans are Alarmed and 27% are Concerned, meaning a majority (53%) are either Alarmed or Concerned. Over the decade since 2012, the Alarmed segment more than doubled from 12% to 26%, while the Cautious segment decreased from 29% to 17%. The report links the growth of the Alarmed segment to an increased public understanding that global warming is a present-day problem causing harm within the United States.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000076#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The American public is divided into six climate opinion audiences: the Alarmed (convinced of human-caused warming and strongly support action), Concerned (convinced but less motivated), Cautious (uncertain and less motivated), Disengaged (largely unaware), Doubtful (question the cause/occurrence and see low risk), and Dismissive (reject the idea and oppose policies).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000076#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"As of December 2022, 53% of Americans are either Alarmed (26%) or Concerned (27%), while 22% are either Doubtful (11%) or Dismissive.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000076#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Between 2012 and 2022, the Alarmed segment grew from 12% to 26% of the U.S. population, while the Cautious segment shrank from 29% to 17%. Other segments remained relatively stable over the decade.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000076#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The rise in the Alarmed population correlates with a growing perception among Americans that climate change is a current problem already impacting communities across the nation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000076#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change communication","climate policy"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]}]}