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While many voters believe corporations and government should do more to address global warming, few have engaged in significant political action in the past year, and only 11% believe the U.S. government is responding well to the issue.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000161#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 priorities for the U.S. president and Congress, with 54% and 66% support respectively.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000161#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong majority support among registered voters for several clean energy and pollution-reduction policies, including renewable energy research (79%), tax rebates for energy-efficient vehicles or solar panels (76%), and regulating carbon dioxide as a pollutant (74%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000161#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Registered voters show high support for conservation and restoration, with 82% supporting federal funding for farmers to improve soil carbon storage and 81% supporting more parks and green spaces in low-income communities and communities of color.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000161#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While most voters support clean energy, a majority (57%) support expanding offshore drilling for oil and natural gas off the U.S. coast.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000161#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Support for local climate-friendly infrastructure is common, with majorities favoring solar farms (64%), wind farms (57%), and electric vehicle charging stations (56%), though support for local nuclear power plants is lower at 34%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000161#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of registered voters (57%) would support a U.S. president declaring global warming a national emergency if Congress fails to take further action.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000161#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) is supported by 71% of registered voters after they read a description of the law, although 40% of voters had heard nothing at all about it prior to the survey.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000161#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Voters believe various entities should do more to address global warming, most notably corporations and industry (70%), the U.S. Congress (63%), and the Republican Party (62%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000161#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is very low confidence in the current U.S. government response to global warming, with only 11% of registered voters agreeing that the government is responding well.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000161#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Actual political engagement over the past year has been low: 17% signed a petition, 12% donated money, and 5% volunteered for a global warming organization.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000161#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Approximately 51% of registered voters are moderately confident that collective action by like-minded citizens can influence the federal government's approach to global warming, and 47% feel the same regarding corporations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000161#insight-11","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["clean energy","renewable energy","carbon dioxide emissions","carbon tax","electric vehicle","energy efficiency","nuclear power","Inflation Reduction Act of 2022","public transport","climate policy"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000164","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000164","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Climate Justice","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2023-03","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/climate-change-in-the-american-mind-climate-justice-spring-2023-e.pdf","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 have heard of 'climate justice', 53% support its goals after reading a description. 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While 64% express worry and some report psychological distress, most reject fatalism and feel a personal responsibility to help. Americans identify a wide range of local risks, particularly water pollution and power outages, and generally believe global warming is affecting U.S. weather and environmental problems.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000058#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A significant majority of Americans believe global warming is occurring and is primarily caused by human activity. Specifically, 79% think it is happening or lean toward that position, and 58% understand that it is \"mostly human-caused.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000058#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans perceive global warming as a current threat to themselves and others. 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While 64% are at least \"somewhat worried,\" approximately 11% report experiencing symptoms of anxiety and 9% report symptoms of depression because of global warming for several or more days in the last two weeks.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000058#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite concerns, most Americans reject climate fatalism and feel a sense of agency. 61% disagree that \"it’s already too late to do anything about global warming,\" and 63% feel a \"personal sense of responsibility to help reduce global warming.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000058#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans identify numerous environmental problems in the U.S. as being affected by global warming, with the highest percentages for extreme heat, droughts, and wildfires (all 70%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000058#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is high concern regarding future local harms, with the most cited risks being water pollution (79%) and electricity power outages (79%). Additionally, 56% believe extreme weather poses a \"high\" or \"moderate\" risk to their community over the next 10 years.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000058#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","extreme weather event","wildfire","drought","sea level rise","water pollution","air pollution","climate change adaptation"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000024","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000024","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Politics & Policy, December 2022","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2023-01-30","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/climate-change-in-the-american-mind-politics-policy-december-2022/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A survey of 938 registered U.S. voters conducted in December 2022 reveals broad support for clean energy research, energy efficiency in low-income communities, and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) after it is described. While 45% of 2022 voters considered global warming an important voting issue, there is a significant gap between the desire for action and actual political engagement. 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The report concludes with a research agenda calling for more diverse geographic data, better integration of equity in messaging, and the expansion of climate-health curricula in medical education.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000143#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Framing climate change as a public health issue is generally more effective at increasing public engagement and support for pro-climate policies than environmental or economic frames, and it can help reduce political polarization by resonating across the political spectrum.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000143#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Communication that emphasizes the health benefits of taking action (gain frame) is typically more effective at building policy support and evoking hope than communication focusing on health risks (loss frame).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000143#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Information regarding the neurological harms to children caused by air pollution from fossil fuel combustion is particularly effective at engaging Americans across different political party lines.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000143#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Health professionals, especially doctors, nurses, and pharmacists, are viewed as highly trusted sources of information globally, and this trust extends to their communication about global warming, even among conservative groups.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000143#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While many health professionals recognize that climate change harms human health and express a professional responsibility to act, they often lack detailed knowledge and face barriers such as time constraints, lack of resources, and fear of damaging professional relationships.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000143#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public officials' understanding of climate-related health threats varies significantly, and many in the USA do not view climate change as a top priority for their departments due to a lack of legal mandates, funding, and leadership.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000143#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Visual communication that depicts climate impacts increases the perceived importance of the issue, while imagery of solutions enhances self-efficacy; specifically, images of air pollution are more effective than those of floods or heat stress in generating both concern and self-efficacy in the UK.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000143#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a significant gap in medical education regarding climate change and health, with only 15% of medical schools in a global study of 112 countries including the topic in their curricula, despite high interest from students.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000143#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Research on communicating the disproportionate health impacts of climate change on vulnerable populations is limited, and such messaging can potentially increase engagement or, conversely, undermine support among less vulnerable audiences.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000143#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","public health","climate change communication","air pollution","climate policy","climate justice","vector-borne disease","climate change adaptation","fossil fuel"],"geography_discussed":["United States","Canada","United Kingdom","People's Republic of China","Germany","India","Bangladesh","Ethiopia","Kenya","Tanzania","South Africa","Chile","Vietnam","Peru","Nigeria","Uganda","Senegal","Nepal","Colombia","Indonesia","Philippines","Malta","France","Norway","Sweden","Switzerland","Australia","Italy","Finland"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["literature review","narrative synthesis"]},{"id":"commgmu-000144","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000144","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":"2023","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/climate-change-american-mind-beliefs-attitudes-fall-2023.pdf","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 happening and is mostly human-caused. 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When including those who 'lean' toward a yes answer, this figure rises to 80%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000144#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Most Americans attribute global warming to human activity, with 58% stating it is mostly human-caused, while 29% believe it is caused mostly by natural environmental changes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000144#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public perception of scientific consensus is high, with 53% of Americans understanding that most scientists believe global warming is happening.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000144#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans perceive global warming as a current threat; 46% believe people in the United States are being harmed \"right now,\" and 43% report personally experiencing its effects.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000144#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is widespread concern that global warming will harm various groups and species, including plant and animal species (71%), future generations (70%), the world's poor (67%), and people in the U.S. (59%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000144#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Global warming is linked to a range of environmental problems in the U.S., with the highest perceived impacts being extreme heat (75%), droughts (71%), and wildfires (70%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000144#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Emotional distress is present in a minority of the population, with approximately 10% of Americans reporting symptoms of anxiety or depression due to global warming over a two-week period.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000144#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite personal concern, social engagement is low; 65% of Americans rarely or never discuss global warming with family and friends, and only 20% hear people they know talk about it at least once a month.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000144#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans express a desire for expert guidance on solutions and causes, with the most common questions focusing on what nations of the world (74%) and the U.S. (72%) can do to reduce global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000144#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Fatalism is relatively low, as 60% of Americans disagree that it is already too late to do anything about global warming, and 53% disagree that individual actions make no difference.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000144#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","extreme heat","drought","wildfire","sea level rise","flood","air pollution","water scarcity","hurricane","climate change communication"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000147","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000147","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":"2023","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/climate-change-american-mind-beliefs-attitudes-spring-2023.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report details a survey of 1,011 US adults, finding that 74% believe global warming is happening and 61% attribute it primarily to human activity. 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High percentages of respondents believe it will harm future generations (71%), plant and animal species (70%), and the world's poor (69%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000147#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite 66% of Americans being at least \"somewhat worried\" and 62% feeling a personal responsibility to reduce global warming, social discourse is limited, as 66% rarely or never discuss the topic with family and friends.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000147#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans generally reject fatalism regarding climate change: 66% disagree that it is too late to act, 57% disagree that individual actions make no difference, and 56% disagree that technology alone can solve the problem without individual lifestyle changes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000147#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of Americans (65%) believe global warming is affecting US weather. 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Majorities are worried about local harm from extreme heat, water pollution, air pollution, and power outages (all 71-72%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000147#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A small minority of the population (11%) has considered relocating their home specifically to avoid the impacts of global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000147#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","climate risk","extreme heat","sea level rise","wildfire","drought","flood","water scarcity","hurricane","air pollution","water pollution"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000157","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000157","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Politics & Policy","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2022-12","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/climate-change-american-mind-politics-policy-december-2022.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds broad support among U.S. registered voters for renewable energy research, energy efficiency in low-income communities, and transitioning the economy to 100% clean energy by 2050. While 68% support the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) after reading a description, only 41% believe it will increase clean energy innovation and 34% believe it will reduce global warming. There is a significant gap between the willingness of voters to take political action and their actual engagement in the past year. Additionally, 75% of voters believe schools should teach children about global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000157#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of registered voters view climate and energy as government priorities, with 52% stating global warming should be a high or very high priority and 65% stating the development of clean energy sources should be a high or very high priority for the president and Congress.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000157#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong support for specific climate policies: 79% support renewable energy research, 78% support energy efficiency funding for low-income residential buildings, 74% support regulating carbon dioxide as a pollutant, and 66% support transitioning the U.S. economy to 100% clean energy by 2050.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000157#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Voters support conservation and restoration efforts, including 84% supporting federal funding for soil carbon restoration by farmers and 78% supporting jobs programs to hire unemployed coal or oil and gas workers to close abandoned mines and wells.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000157#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 79% of registered voters support renewable energy on public land, support for fossil fuel production remains a majority, with 59% supporting expanded offshore drilling and 56% supporting drilling and mining on public land.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000157#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Support for climate-friendly infrastructure is generally high both nationally and locally, though local support is slightly lower (e.g., solar farms: 66% national vs 61% local; wind farms: 65% national vs 57% local).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000157#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Regarding the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), 68% of registered voters support it after reading a description, but only 43% have heard \"a lot\" or \"some\" about it. Among those who have heard of it, the most common association is \"skepticism\" (16%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000157#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Voters express low confidence in the IRA's ability to meet its goals: only 34% believe it will reduce global warming, 24% believe it will reduce inflation, and 18% believe it will reduce the cost of electricity.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000157#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a strong desire for corporations and industry to do more to address global warming (66%), and a widespread belief that the U.S. government is not responding well to the issue (only 12% agree that it is).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000157#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Actual political engagement is low compared to stated willingness; for example, 49% say they would sign a petition if asked, but only 16% have actually signed one in the past year.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000157#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Collective efficacy is higher regarding the federal government (42% moderately confident) than regarding corporations (35% moderately confident).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000157#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is broad consensus on education, with 75% of registered voters agreeing that schools should teach children about the causes, consequences, and potential solutions to global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000157#insight-11","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["renewable energy","carbon dioxide emissions","energy efficiency","electric vehicle","carbon tax","energy transition","methane leak","petroleum industry","nuclear power","Inflation Reduction Act of 2022","climate education","climate policy"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000018","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000018","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind, April 2022","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2022-07-21","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/climate-change-american-mind-april-2022-4/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that while a majority of Americans consider global warming personally important, they rarely discuss it with family and friends despite frequent media exposure.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000018#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of Americans (64%) view global warming as personally important, with 15% describing it as \"extremely\" important, 24% as \"very\" important, and 25% as \"somewhat\" important. Conversely, 36% state it is either \"not too\" (18%) or \"not at all\" (18%) personally important.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000018#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a gap between media exposure and personal social interaction regarding climate change: 56% of Americans hear about global warming in the media at least once a month, yet 67% say they \"rarely\" or \"never\" discuss the topic with family and friends.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000018#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Forty percent of Americans perceive both a descriptive and injunctive norm regarding climate action: 40% believe their family and friends make a moderate to great deal of effort to reduce global warming, and 40% believe it is moderately to extremely important to their family and friends that they take action.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000018#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change communication","climate change"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000070","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000070","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind, April 2022","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2022-07-21","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/climate-change-american-mind-april-2022-2/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A majority of Americans express concern about global warming, with 64% reporting they are at least \"somewhat worried.\" Emotional responses vary, with interest being the most common feeling (62%), followed by sadness, disgust, and fear.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000070#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of Americans are concerned about global warming, with 64% stating they are at least \"somewhat worried\" and 30% describing themselves as \"very worried.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000070#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Interest is the most prevalent emotion associated with global warming, felt by 62% of Americans at a \"very\" or \"moderately\" level. Other significant emotions include sadness and disgust (both 51%), fear (46%), anger (44%), outrage (42%), and hope (38%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000070#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000073","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000073","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind, April 2022","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2022-07-21","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/climate-change-american-mind-april-2022-5/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A majority of Americans reject the idea that it is too late to address global warming, though the public is nearly evenly split on whether new technologies can solve the crisis without requiring significant individual lifestyle changes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000073#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Most Americans believe it is not too late to take action against global warming, with 61% disagreeing with the claim that it is already too late, while only 17% agree.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000073#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public opinion is divided on the efficacy of technology as a standalone solution; 48% of Americans agree that new technologies could solve global warming without requiring big individual life changes, while 52% disagree.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000073#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change mitigation"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000032","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000032","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2022-07-20","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/climate-change-in-the-american-mind-beliefs-attitudes-spring-2024-2/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that while a majority of Americans (72%) believe global warming is happening and 56% attribute it to human causes, there is a significant gap in understanding the strength of the scientific consensus. Public concern is high, with 64% feeling worried and many reporting personal experiences with climate impacts, yet social discussion of the topic remains low, with 67% rarely or never discussing it with family and friends.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000032#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A strong majority of Americans believe global warming is occurring, with a 6 to 1 ratio of those who think it is happening (72%) versus those who do not (12%). Among these, 54% are \"very\" or \"extremely\" sure of its occurrence.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000032#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 56% of Americans recognize that global warming is mostly human-caused and 55% know most scientists agree it is happening, only 20% understand the actual strength of the scientific consensus (that over 90% of climate scientists agree).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000032#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Emotional responses to global warming are varied; 64% of Americans are at least \"somewhat worried,\" and 62% feel \"interested.\" Other common emotions include feeling disgusted or sad (51% each), afraid (46%), angry (44%), and outraged (42%), while 38% feel hopeful.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000032#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans perceive global warming as a threat to others more than to themselves. While 72% believe it will harm future generations and plant/animal species, and 69% believe it will harm the world's poor and people in developing countries, only 47% believe they will be personally harmed.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000032#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Social communication about climate change is limited; 67% of Americans rarely or never discuss global warming with family and friends. Additionally, only 40% perceive that their social circle makes a moderate or greater effort to reduce global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000032#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Most Americans reject fatalism regarding climate change, with 61% disagreeing that it is already too late to act. However, the public is split on whether technology can solve the problem without individual lifestyle changes (48% agree vs 52% disagree).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000032#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is high perceived linkage between global warming and specific environmental problems in the U.S., particularly extreme heat (75%), wildfires (73%), and droughts (72%). 56% of Americans believe extreme weather poses a moderate or high risk to their own community over the next decade.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000032#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","climate migration","extreme heat","wildfire","drought","sea level rise","flood","water scarcity","air pollution","hurricane","water pollution","climate change mitigation"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000108","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000108","title":"politics-global-warming-april-2022","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2022-07-06","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/politics-global-warming-april-2022/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A survey of 908 registered U.S. voters conducted in April and May 2022 reveals that while global warming is a lower-ranked general voting priority, there is broad cross-partisan support for specific clean energy and conservation policies. The report highlights a significant divide between Democrats and Republicans regarding the urgency of climate action and the economic impact of clean energy, while noting widespread distrust in the U.S. government's response to the issue.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000108#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Global warming is a relatively low priority for registered voters in the 2022 congressional elections, ranking 24th among 29 issues when asked about importance, and 10th when asked to choose a single most important issue. Only 39% of voters say it will be \"very important\" to their decision.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000108#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong majority support across political lines for several climate-friendly policies, including tax incentives for energy-efficient buildings (87%), federal funding for energy efficiency in low-income communities (77%), and the re-establishment of the Civilian Conservation Corps (86%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000108#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Voters are divided on the economic impact of clean energy; 52% believe these policies will improve economic growth and create jobs, while 30% believe they will reduce growth and cost jobs. Additionally, 57% believe clean energy production will create more new jobs than fossil fuel production.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000108#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public trust in information sources is highest for NASA (74%), family and friends (74%), and climate scientists (71%), while trust is lowest for the Fox News Channel (30%) and oil and gas companies (24%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000108#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Registered voters primarily attribute global warming to developing countries (68%), fossil fuel companies (66%), industrialized countries (65%), fossil fuel CEOs (63%), and corporate lobbyists (62%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000108#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is widespread dissatisfaction with the U.S. government's handling of global warming, with only 14% of registered voters agreeing that the government is responding well and only 11% feeling respected in the national conversation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000108#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Local government priorities are split, with 48% of voters believing local governments should prioritize climate change mitigation and adaptation equally, while 23% favor mitigation and 12% favor adaptation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000108#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","clean energy","energy efficiency","carbon tax","renewable energy","fossil fuel","climate change mitigation","climate change adaptation","public transport","methane leak"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000217","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000217","title":"Politics & Global Warming","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2022-04","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/politics-global-warming-april-2022b.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that while a majority of U.S. registered voters support various clean energy policies and prefer candidates who take action on global warming, the issue ranks relatively low as a primary voting priority. There is significant political polarization, with strong support for climate action among Democrats and substantial opposition or indifference among conservative Republicans. Voters generally trust scientific and medical sources over political or industry ones and express widespread dissatisfaction with the U.S. government's response to global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000217#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Global warming is a low priority for registered voters when deciding on candidates for the 2022 congressional elections, ranking 24th among 29 issues in terms of being 'very important' (39%) and 10th when asked for the single most important issue (4%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000217#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of registered voters (58%) prefer a candidate who supports action on global warming, compared to 17% who prefer a candidate who opposes such action.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000217#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is broad support among registered voters for specific clean energy and efficiency policies, including tax incentives for energy-efficient buildings (87%), renewable energy research (79%), and tax rebates for energy-efficient vehicles or solar panels (77%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000217#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Registered voters show strong support for conservation and restoration, with 86% supporting the re-establishment of the Civilian Conservation Corps and 80% supporting jobs programs to close abandoned gas wells or coal mines.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000217#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public opinion on the economic impact of clean energy is split: 52% believe these policies will improve economic growth and create jobs, while 30% believe they will reduce growth and cost jobs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000217#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Corporations and industry are viewed as the entities that should do the most to address global warming, with 68% of registered voters stating they should do more.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000217#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Local government priorities for global warming are split, with 48% of voters believing mitigation and adaptation should be prioritized equally, while 23% prioritize mitigation and 12% prioritize adaptation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000217#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a gap between the willingness of voters to take political action and their actual behavior; for example, 53% say they would sign a petition, but only 19% have done so in the past year.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000217#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Voters most trust NASA (74%), family and friends (74%), and climate scientists (71%) as information sources, while trust is lowest for the Fox News Channel (30%) and oil and gas companies (24%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000217#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Developing countries (68%) and fossil fuel companies (66%) are the most blamed for global warming among registered voters.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000217#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Widespread dissatisfaction exists regarding the U.S. government's response to global warming, with only 14% of registered voters agreeing that the government is responding well.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000217#insight-11","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","clean energy","renewable energy","carbon dioxide emissions","energy efficiency","electric vehicle","carbon tax","fossil fuel","climate change mitigation","climate change adaptation","climate policy","environmental justice"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000014","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000014","title":"Who is willing to participate in non-violent civil disobedience for the climate?","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"en","date_published":"2022-01-25","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/non-violent-civil-disobedience-climate-participant/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that the 'Alarmed' segment of the Six Americas, younger adults, and people of color are the most likely to support or personally participate in non-violent civil disobedience against activities that exacerbate global warming. While support for organizations engaging in such actions is higher than the willingness to personally participate, the data indicates millions of American adults are open to these tactics.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000014#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Among the 'Six Americas' segments, the Alarmed are the most likely to support organizations using non-violent civil disobedience, with 50% stating they 'definitely' (21%) or 'probably' (29%) would do so. Additionally, 28% of the Alarmed would personally engage in such actions if asked by someone they respect, with the 'definitely willing' group (10%) representing approximately 8.6 million American adults.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000014#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Millennial and younger adults (aged 18-40) show higher levels of support for non-violent civil disobedience than older generations. Approximately 35% of this group (14% 'definitely' and 21% 'probably') would support such organizations, and 20% (8% 'definitely' and 12% 'probably') would personally engage in these actions if asked by a respected person.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000014#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Black Americans and Hispanics/Latinos are more likely than white Americans to both support organizations and personally engage in non-violent civil disobedience for the climate. Support for such organizations is at 34% for Black Americans and 35% for Hispanics/Latinos. Personal willingness to engage is approximately 22% for Black Americans (5% 'definitely' and 17% 'probably') and 17% for Hispanics/Latinos (6% 'definitely' and 11% 'probably').","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000014#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a gap between the willingness to support organizations engaging in non-violent civil disobedience and the willingness to personally participate, which the authors suggest is likely due to barriers such as the fear of arrest.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000014#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change mitigation","climate change","climate change communication"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","demographic analysis"]},{"id":"commgmu-000064","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000064","title":"Global Warming’s Six Americas","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2022-01-12","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/global-warming-six-americas-2021/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report identifies six groups of Americans based on climate change attitudes: Alarmed, Concerned, Cautious, Disengaged, Doubtful, and Dismissive. As of September 2021, the Alarmed segment is the largest at 33%, having nearly doubled in size over five years. Combined, the Alarmed and Concerned make up 59% of the population, while the Doubtful and Dismissive comprise 19%. The document notes a general trend of increasing public worry and support for climate solutions, though it emphasizes that the Concerned and Cautious groups still lack a full understanding of climate threats and urgency.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000064#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Americans are categorized into six groups based on climate change perspectives: the Alarmed (highly engaged and supportive of action), the Concerned (view it as a threat but prioritize it less), the Cautious (aware but uncertain of causes), the Disengaged (largely unaware), the Doubtful (question the reality or human cause), and the Dismissive (firmly reject human-caused warming and oppose policies).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000064#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Alarmed segment has become the largest group in the U.S. population, growing from 18% to 33% over five years, including a 9 percentage point increase between March and September 2021.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000064#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of Americans (59%) are either Alarmed or Concerned, while a minority (19%) are Doubtful or Dismissive; specifically, the Alarmed (33%) outnumber the Dismissive (9%) by more than 3 to 1.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000064#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While public support for climate policies is growing across party lines, the Concerned and Cautious segments, representing 42% of U.S. adults, do not fully grasp the urgency or the threat of climate impacts.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000064#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","climate policy","climate change communication"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["demographic analysis","trend analysis"]},{"id":"commgmu-000093","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000093","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind, September 2021","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2021-11-17","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/climate-change-american-mind-september-2021/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The September 2021 survey indicates that public understanding of global warming is at record highs in the U.S., with 76% of Americans believing it is happening and 60% attributing it to human causes. While 70% of respondents express worry and 69% feel a personal responsibility to help, there is a gap in understanding the strength of scientific consensus, with only 24% aware that over 90% of climate scientists agree on human-caused warming. 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