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Social media accelerates this process due to a lack of traditional gate-keepers and the influence of bots.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000172#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Climate change denial frequently utilizes conspiratorial thinking and tactical conspiracy theories as a political tool to undermine scientific consensus and delay climate action, rather than as a result of a careful evaluation of evidence.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000172#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The 'CONSPIR' framework identifies seven traits of conspiratorial thinking: Contradictory beliefs, Overriding suspicion, Nefarious intent, the belief that 'Something must be wrong', Re-interpreting randomness, being Immune to evidence (self-sealing), and perceiving oneself as a Persecuted victim.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000172#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Effective strategies for protecting the general public from conspiracy theories include 'prebunking' (inoculation), which warns people they may be misled and refutes arguments before they are encountered, and various debunking methods including fact-based, logic-based, and source-based approaches.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000172#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Engaging directly with established conspiracy theorists requires a different approach than the general public, as standard debunking can backfire. 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A majority of respondents support the Green New Deal and specific policies such as a 100% national renewable portfolio standard by 2050. Climate change is a top-tier voting issue for Democrats in these states, and voters indicate they are more likely to support candidates who favor stronger pollution and fuel efficiency standards.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000240#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A significant majority of voters in the surveyed 26 states support government action to address climate change, with 69% in support and 39% strongly supporting such action. Additionally, approximately 70% believe the federal government, state government, and their member of Congress should do more to address the issue.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000240#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Climate change is a primary consideration for Democratic voters in these states, ranking as the second most important issue (29%) behind health care (43%). Overall, 18% of all voters in these states identify climate change as one of the two most important issues for their presidential vote.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000240#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Voters show a strong preference for renewable energy over other sources, with 68% stating that developing wind and solar should be the most important priority for the country and 64% for their state. 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Other prevalent emotions include feeling \"helpless\" (53%) and \"disgusted\" (50%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000168#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Perceptions of personal and national harm are increasing, with 46% of Americans reporting they have personally experienced the effects of global warming and 45% believing people in the U.S. are being harmed \"right now.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000168#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans perceive the highest risk of harm from global warming to plant and animal species (73%) and future generations (72%), while they are least likely to believe they will be personally harmed (43%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000168#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Social engagement with the topic remains low; 59% of Americans rarely or never discuss global warming with family and friends, and only 24% hear people they know talking about it at least once a month.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000168#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a low perception of social norms regarding climate action, with only 43% believing it is moderately to extremely important to their family and friends that they take action, and 40% stating their social circle makes a moderate to great effort to reduce global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000168#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public efficacy is split between optimism and technological reliance; 66% disagree that it is too late to act, and 48% believe new technologies can solve global warming without requiring significant individual lifestyle changes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000168#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of Americans link global warming to U.S. weather patterns, with 64% believing it is affecting weather in the U.S. and 56% viewing extreme weather as a risk to their community over the next 10 years.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000168#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"In 2019, Americans specifically associated global warming with worsening the melting of Greenland ice sheets (64%), European heat waves (55%), and California wildfires (50%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000168#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","extreme weather event","climate risk","climate change communication","climate change mitigation"],"geography_discussed":["Greenland","Europe","California","Brazil","Central America"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000175","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000175","title":"Climate Activism: Beliefs, Attitudes, and Behaviors","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2019-11","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/global-warming-activism-november-2019.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that while 53% of Americans support climate activists, only 33% believe such advocacy influences elected officials. 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Notably, worry among moderate/conservative Democrats increased by 20 percentage points over the five years preceding the November 2019 survey.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000220#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong bipartisan support for clean energy policies, including funding renewable energy research (87%), generating renewable energy on public land (86%), and providing tax rebates for energy-efficient vehicles or solar panels (82%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000220#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Registered voters are divided on fossil fuel production: 47% support expanding offshore drilling and 43% support drilling and mining on public land, while only 29% support drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000220#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Support for a U.S. president declaring a national emergency to address global warming without Congress rose to 62% of registered voters, a 17 percentage-point increase from April 2019.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000220#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Paris Climate Agreement has broad support, with 76% of registered voters favoring U.S. participation and 66% opposing President Trump's decision to withdraw.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000220#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Global warming has become a more prominent voting issue for the 2020 presidential election, ranking as the 11th most important issue for 45% of registered voters, up from 17th place in April 2019.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000220#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of registered voters (74%) believe corporations and industry should do more to address global warming, with the highest demand coming from Democrats (92%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000220#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is widespread agreement (79%) that schools should teach children about the causes, consequences, and potential solutions to global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000220#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","renewable energy","carbon tax","carbon dioxide emissions","Paris Agreement","petroleum industry","solar energy","wind power","climate education","climate policy"],"geography_discussed":["Alaska","Paris"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000133","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000133","title":"America Misled","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2019-10","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/America_Misled.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report argues that the fossil fuel industry, specifically citing Exxon, knew about the warming effects of CO2 as early as the 1950s but spent millions on disinformation to obscure this reality. It asserts that the industry adopted the 'tobacco industry’s playbook' to attack scientific consensus, use fake experts, and promote logical fallacies to confuse the public. The document outlines the 'FLICC' framework (Fake experts, Logical fallacies, Impossible expectations, Cherry picking, and Conspiracy theories) to explain the techniques used in climate denial and proposes 'inoculation' as a method to neutralize these tactics by communicating facts, revealing sources, and explaining denialist techniques.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000133#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Internal corporate records indicate the fossil fuel industry was aware of human-caused climate change for decades, yet responded by funding disinformation to protect business operations and stifle action.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000133#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The fossil fuel industry's methods for challenging climate science—including the use of conspiracy theories, fake experts, and cherry picking—are modeled after the strategies used by the tobacco industry to delay tobacco control.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000133#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Exxon's own scientists were aware of the dangers of human-caused climate change as early as the 1950s, but the company instead funded campaigns to hide the scientific reality.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000133#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Climate denial is not based on scientific evidence but is driven by an aversion to proposed solutions and a desire to maintain business as usual.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000133#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The report identifies five primary techniques of science denial, summarized by the acronym FLICC: fake experts, logical fallacies, impossible expectations, cherry picking, and conspiracy theories.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000133#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Disinformation has negatively impacted the American public by reducing understanding of climate change, lowering support for action, polarizing the public, and pressuring scientists to underplay results.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000133#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change disinformation","fossil fuel industry","climate policy","greenwashing"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["historical analysis","communication analysis"]},{"id":"commgmu-000049","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000049","title":"Americans Oppose Drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"fact sheet","language":"en","date_published":"2019-09-26","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/americans-oppose-drilling-in-arctic-national-wildlife-refuge/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A survey of 1,097 registered U.S. voters found that 67% oppose oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Opposition is widespread across political affiliations, with majorities of Democrats (81%) and Independents (64%) and half of Republicans (50%) opposing the practice. The document notes that the Trump administration planned to open the 1.6 million-acre coastal plain to exploration, despite the area being home to species already threatened by global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000049#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A significant majority of American registered voters oppose oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), with 67% opposing the practice. Those who are strongly opposed outnumber those who strongly support the policy by nearly four to one.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000049#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Opposition to drilling in the ANWR is found across all major political groups: 81% of Democrats, 64% of Independents, and 50% of Republicans oppose it. Only 17% of Republicans strongly support the policy.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000049#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge coastal plain, covering 1.6 million acres, is a fragile ecosystem where species are already experiencing population decreases due to global climate change, which could be further impacted by oil and gas exploration.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000049#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["biodiversity loss","climate change","environmental protection"],"geography_discussed":["Alaska"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000098","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000098","title":"Testing Logic-based and Humor-based Corrections for Science, Health, and Political Misinformation on Social Media","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"en","date_published":"2019-09-25","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/testing-logic-based-and-humor-based-corrections-for-science-health-and-political-misinformation-on-social-media/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The study investigated whether logic-based or humor-based corrections could neutralize misinformation across three different topics. The researchers found that these corrections were only effective in reducing misperceptions for HPV vaccination, while results varied for other topics, suggesting that the efficacy of such corrections is issue-dependent.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000098#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Logic-based and humor-based corrections were only successful in reducing misperceptions for the topic of HPV vaccination, with results varying across the other tested issues.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000098#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","climate change disinformation"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["efficacy test"]},{"id":"commgmu-000053","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000053","title":"Who is willing to pay more for renewable energy?","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"briefing","language":"en","date_published":"2019-07-16","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/who-is-willing-to-pay-more-for-renewable-energy/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"Two national surveys of American adults found that 47% are willing to pay more per month for 100% renewable electricity, with an overall average willingness to pay of $16.25. The highest willingness to pay is associated with liberal Democrats, younger adults, racial/ethnic minorities, those with graduate degrees, and individuals who perceive renewable energy as economically beneficial or fossil fuel pollution as harmful to health. Notably, higher income does not correlate with a higher willingness to pay, suggesting the issue is not primarily about affordability.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000053#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Nearly half of Americans (47%) expressed a willingness to pay more for electricity from 100% renewable sources, while 50% stated they would pay $0.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000053#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The average additional amount Americans are willing to pay per month for renewable energy is $16.25, though this rises to $33.72 among those willing to pay at least some amount.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000053#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Willingness to pay more is highest among liberal Democrats, younger adults, racial/ethnic minorities, people with graduate degrees, and those who believe renewable energy strengthens the economy or that fossil fuel pollution harms human health.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000053#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is no correlation between higher income and a greater willingness to pay for renewable energy, indicating that the decision is not driven by the ability to afford the cost.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000053#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["renewable energy","fossil fuel","energy transition","air pollution"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000015","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000015","title":"Americans Underestimate How Many Others in the U.S. Think Global Warming is Happening","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"briefing","language":"en","date_published":"2019-07-02","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/americans-underestimate-how-many-others-in-the-us-think-global-warming-is-happening/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"Based on an April 2019 national survey, the document finds that Americans generally underestimate the proportion of their fellow citizens who believe global warming is happening, with an average estimate of 54% compared to an actual figure of 69%. This 'pluralistic ignorance' is more pronounced among conservative Republicans and rural residents, while liberal Democrats and more educated individuals are more accurate. The report argues that perceiving a greater social consensus correlates with more pro-climate views and a higher frequency of discussing the topic with friends and family, suggesting that correcting these misperceptions can increase support for climate policies.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000015#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Americans generally underestimate the social consensus on global warming; while 69% of Americans believe global warming is happening, the average person estimates that only 54% of other Americans hold this view.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000015#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Accuracy in estimating public opinion on global warming varies by demographic: liberal Democrats and those with higher education are more accurate, whereas conservative Republicans and people in rural areas are less accurate.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000015#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Approximately 19% of Americans are unsure how many others in the U.S. believe global warming is occurring, with conservative Republicans being the most likely to express this uncertainty and liberal Democrats the least likely.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000015#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Perceiving a higher social consensus on global warming is linked to more pro-climate behaviors, such as discussing the issue more frequently with friends and family.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000015#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Pluralistic ignorance acts as a barrier to climate change discussion by causing self-silencing, but correcting these misperceptions can increase willingness to discuss the topic and increase support for climate policies.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000015#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","climate change communication","climate policy"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000167","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000167","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":"2019-04","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Climate_Change_American_Mind_April_2019b.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The April 2019 'Climate Change in the American Mind' report reveals that 69% of Americans believe global warming is happening, with 55% attributing it primarily to human activities. While 62% express worry about the issue and 60% believe it is affecting U.S. weather, social engagement remains low, as 63% rarely or never discuss it with family and friends. The report also highlights a significant gap in understanding scientific consensus, with only 17% aware that over 90% of climate scientists agree on human-caused warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000167#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of Americans believe global warming is occurring and is primarily caused by humans, though certainty varies. Specifically, 69% think it is happening, and 55% believe it is mostly human-caused.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000167#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a substantial gap between the actual scientific consensus on climate change and public perception of that consensus. While 53% of Americans know most scientists believe global warming is happening, only 17% realize that more than 90% of climate scientists hold this view.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000167#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Emotional concern is prevalent, with 62% of Americans reporting they are at least 'somewhat worried' about global warming, and 23% stating they are 'very worried.'","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000167#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans perceive global warming as a threat to others more than to themselves. While 44% believe they will be personally harmed, higher percentages expect harm to plant and animal species (71%), future generations (69%), the world's poor (64%), and people in developing countries (64%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000167#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Personal and social engagement with the topic is low; 63% of Americans rarely or never discuss global warming with friends and family, and only 23% hear people they know talking about it at least once a month.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000167#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public perception of social norms for climate action is weak. Only 45% believe it is moderately to extremely important to their family and friends that they take action, and 41% believe their social circle makes a moderate to great effort to reduce global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000167#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans conceptualize global warming across various dimensions, most strongly as an environmental (75%) and scientific (69%) issue, followed by severe weather (64%) and agricultural (63%) issues. It is least commonly viewed as a religious issue (9%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000167#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a strong link between global warming and perceived local weather impacts in the U.S. 60% of Americans believe global warming is affecting U.S. weather, and majorities are worried about local extreme heat (69%), droughts (64%), flooding (60%), and water shortages (59%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000167#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Efficacy beliefs are mixed: while 64% disagree that it is too late to act, 40% believe an individual's actions make no difference. Additionally, 49% believe new technologies can solve the problem without requiring significant lifestyle changes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000167#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","extreme weather event","climate change communication"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000135","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000135","title":"American Voters Support Climate Action","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"fact sheet","language":"en","date_published":"2019","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/American-Voters-Support-Climate-Action.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A 2019 survey of 2,208 registered U.S. voters reveals broad support for government action on climate change, with 70% of respondents favoring such measures. A majority of voters support a national renewable portfolio standard requiring 100% renewable electricity by 2050 and prioritize infrastructure resilience against extreme weather. The data indicates that climate change is a top-tier issue for Democratic voters and that a majority believe transitioning away from fossil fuels will positively impact the economy and jobs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000135#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A significant majority of American voters support government intervention to address climate change, with 70% supporting action overall. This desire for action extends across different levels of government, with 71% wanting the federal government, 70% their state government, and 69% their member of Congress to do more.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000135#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Voters generally perceive the transition to clean energy as an economic benefit. 67% believe government action will positively affect jobs and the economy by encouraging innovation and a shift away from fossil fuels, while only 33% believe this transition will have a negative economic impact.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000135#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong support for a national renewable portfolio standard (RPS) to achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2050, backed by 71% of voters. Additionally, 49% of voters approve of using federal tax dollars to fund this transition.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000135#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public opinion favors prioritizing climate-resilient infrastructure. 76% of voters believe it is important to invest in infrastructure that can withstand climate effects, and 75% support requiring new projects to be built for extreme weather even if it increases costs to taxpayers.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000135#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Climate change is a primary concern for a large portion of the electorate, with 69% of voters reporting they are worried about it. 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The report finds that climate change is a salient issue, particularly among Democratic-leaning voters, and that a majority of voters in these states recognize a link between climate change and worsening extreme weather. There is broad preference for prioritizing wind and solar energy over natural gas or nuclear power to meet state energy needs, and voters generally believe that transitioning to renewables will benefit their local economies and public health.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000169#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Climate change is a high-priority issue for voters in several swing states, ranking second to health care as a top voting priority in Ohio (25%) and Michigan (26%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000169#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of voters in the surveyed swing states are more likely to support candidates who back climate policies. Examples include 74% of Florida voters favoring a 100% renewable portfolio standard (RPS) by 2050, 63% of Michigan voters supporting a carbon tax, 66% of Ohio voters favoring stronger fuel efficiency standards, and 74% of Texas voters supporting expanded government funding for renewables.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000169#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Voters in all six states connect climate change to extreme weather, with support for this link ranging from 62% in Georgia and Ohio to 70% in Iowa. Consequently, between 58% and 64% of voters believe news media should discuss climate change's impact while extreme weather events are still unfolding.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000169#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a strong preference for renewable energy over other power sources for meeting state energy needs. In Michigan (69%), Texas (67%), Georgia (64%), and Ohio (63%), voters prioritize wind and solar over natural gas or nuclear power.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000169#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Voters perceive economic and health benefits in transitioning to renewable energy. In Iowa (67%), Georgia (55%), and Ohio (54%), voters believe increasing renewables would create more jobs than expanding domestic oil and gas production. Additionally, 70% of Georgians and 69% of Ohioans believe a renewable portfolio standard would improve public health.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000169#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","renewable energy","carbon tax","Renewable portfolio standard","electric vehicle","greenhouse gas emissions","extreme weather event","climate finance","energy transition"],"geography_discussed":["United States"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion polling"]},{"id":"commgmu-000183","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000183","title":"Iowa Voters Support Climate Action","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"fact sheet","language":"en","date_published":"2019","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Iowa-Voters-Support-Climate-Action.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A 2019 survey of 519 registered Iowa voters reveals strong support for government action on climate change, including a 100% renewable portfolio standard by 2050 and increased funding for wind and solar energy. 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Voters believe such a standard would positively impact Iowa's environment (79%), cities and towns (73%), economy (70%), and rural and farming communities (61%), while lowering electricity costs (64%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000183#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Iowa voters associate renewable energy with job growth more than fossil fuels; 67% believe increasing domestic production of wind and solar is more likely to produce a greater number of good jobs compared to 14% who believe the same for oil and gas.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000183#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Voters prioritize climate-resilient infrastructure, with 77% stating new projects should be built to withstand extreme weather regardless of higher costs to taxpayers, and 81% saying infrastructure should be built to withstand climate change effects.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000183#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Climate change is perceived as having a tangible impact on the state, with 74% of voters stating it affects Iowa's agriculture and 71% stating it impacts extreme weather in the state.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000183#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","renewable energy","Renewable portfolio standard","wind power","solar energy","fossil fuel","carbon tax","electric vehicle","extreme weather event","agriculture"],"geography_discussed":["United States"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commgmu-000205","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000205","title":"MICHIGAN VOTERS Support Climate Action","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"fact sheet","language":"en","date_published":"2019","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Michigan_Voters_Support_Climate_Action.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A 2019 survey of Michigan voters reveals significant concern over climate change and infrastructure, with strong support for a transition to 100% renewable energy by 2050 and the expansion of electric vehicle infrastructure. 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