{"query_echo":{"q":"","filters":{"organization":["Yale Program on Climate Change Communication"]},"warnings":[]},"total":{"value":294,"relation":"eq"},"page":2,"page_size":20,"self":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/api/v1/search?organization=yale-program-on-climate-change-communication&page=2","next":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/api/v1/search?organization=yale-program-on-climate-change-communication&page=3","stability":"beta","ai_marking":{"digital_source_type":{"uri":"http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/digitalsourcetype/trainedAlgorithmicMedia","name":"Created using Generative AI"},"notice":"Summary and key insights are generated using artificial intelligence."},"results":[{"id":"commyale-000089","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000089","title":"Climate Impacts India","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2025-05-22","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/climate-impacts-india/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A survey of 10,751 adults in India conducted between December 2024 and February 2025 reveals that a majority of the population has personally experienced extreme weather events, such as severe heat waves (71%) and agricultural pests (60%), within the past year. These experiences correlate with high levels of worry regarding local impacts, particularly species extinction (61%) and agricultural pests (62%). While most respondents believe global warming significantly affects these events, 32% of the population reported they had never heard of global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000089#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of Indians have personally experienced multiple extreme weather events or related impacts in the 12 months prior to the survey, most notably severe heat waves (71%), agricultural pests and diseases (60%), power outages (59%), water pollution (53%), droughts and water shortages (52%), and severe air pollution (52%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000089#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Over half of the surveyed population expressed being \"very worried\" about several local climate-related risks, including agricultural pests and diseases (62%), extinctions of plant and animal species (61%), droughts and water shortages (58%), severe heat waves (56%), water pollution (55%), severe air pollution (54%), and famines and food shortages (51%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000089#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Most respondents believe global warming is significantly affecting various extreme weather events in India, with the highest percentages for plant and animal extinctions (64%), severe heat waves (62%), agricultural pests and diseases (62%), and droughts and water shortages (60%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000089#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite the prevalence of these events, 32% of people in India have never heard of global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000089#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["extreme weather event","heat wave","flood","water scarcity","air pollution","water pollution","biodiversity loss","food security","climate change"],"geography_discussed":["Delhi"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000013","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000013","title":"A majority of registered voters want federal agencies to increase their efforts to protect people from the health harms of global warming","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2025-05-15","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/a-majority-of-registered-voters-want-federal-agencies-to-increase-their-efforts-to-protect-people-from-the-health-harms-of-global-warming-2/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A December 2024 survey of registered U.S. voters found that 55% believe federal agencies should increase their efforts to protect people from the health harms of global warming, while 75% want these agencies to either maintain or increase their current efforts. Support for increased federal action varies significantly by political affiliation, with the highest support among liberal Democrats (86%) and the lowest among conservative Republicans (22%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000013#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of registered voters believe federal agencies should increase their current efforts to protect the public from health harms caused by global warming, with 55% supporting more action and 15% supporting less action.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000013#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Three-quarters of registered voters want federal agencies to either maintain their current level of effort or increase it to protect people from climate-related health harms.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000013#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public support for increased federal agency action on climate and health is split along political lines: 86% of liberal Democrats support more action, whereas only 22% of conservative Republicans do.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000013#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Among moderate Republicans, 39% support increased federal action on climate and health, while 19% believe there should be less action.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000013#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","public health","climate change communication"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000041","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000041","title":"Global Warming\u0019s Six Americas","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2025-03-20","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/global-warmings-six-americas-fall-2024/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The Fall 2024 Climate Change in the American Mind survey shows that 54% of Americans are either Alarmed or Concerned about global warming, with the Alarmed segment growing from 15% in 2014 to 26% in 2024. In contrast, the Cautious segment decreased from 23% to 18% over the same period. The report identifies six audience types—Alarmed, Concerned, Cautious, Disengaged, Doubtful, and Dismissive—and suggests tailored communication strategies: Alarmed and Concerned individuals seek solutions and engagement, while Cautious and Doubtful individuals require more information on causes and scientific evidence.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000041#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"As of Fall 2024, a majority of Americans (54%) are classified as either Alarmed or Concerned about global warming, making them more than twice as likely as those who are Doubtful or Dismissive (22%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000041#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Between 2014 and 2024, the Alarmed segment saw the largest growth, increasing by 11 percentage points from 15% to 26%. During the same decade, the Cautious segment experienced the most significant decline, dropping from 23% to 18%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000041#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The report identifies six distinct audience segments based on their views of global warming: the Alarmed (most worried and supportive of action), Concerned (worried but less urgent), Cautious (uncertain and less motivated), Disengaged (disconnected), Doubtful (question causes or occurrence), and Dismissive (reject the idea and oppose action).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000041#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Communication needs vary by segment: Alarmed and Concerned audiences are most interested in solutions and involvement, whereas Cautious and Doubtful audiences prefer information regarding the causes, evidence, and scientific consensus of global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000041#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change communication","climate change","climate change mitigation"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000192","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000192","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Beliefs & Attitudes","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2025-03","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2025/07/climate-change-american-mind-beliefs-attitudes-spring-2025.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A May 2025 survey of 1,040 U.S. adults shows that 69% believe global warming is happening, with 60% attributing it primarily to human causes. While 65% of Americans express worry and 61% feel a personal responsibility to help, social engagement remains low, as 65% rarely or never discuss the issue with family and friends. A majority of respondents perceive global warming as currently harming people in the U.S. and affecting various extreme weather events, including extreme heat (75%) and wildfires (72%). Despite these concerns, 53% disagree that new technologies can solve the problem without significant individual lifestyle changes, and 55% believe individual actions make a difference.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000192#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A significant majority of Americans believe global warming is occurring, with those who believe it is happening outnumbering those who do not by more than 4 to 1 (69% vs 15%). When including those who 'lean' toward a yes answer, the total rises to 78%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000192#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Most Americans attribute global warming to human activity and recognize the scientific consensus on the issue; 60% believe it is mostly human-caused, and 58% understand that most scientists believe it is happening.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000192#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Emotional responses to global warming are predominantly negative or concerned, with 65% of Americans reporting they are at least \"somewhat worried.\" Other common emotions include interest (58%), sadness (44%), and disgust (44%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000192#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans perceive global warming as a current and future threat; 48% believe people in the U.S. are being harmed \"right now,\" and 46% report personally experiencing its effects. High levels of expected harm are attributed to plant and animal species (71%) and future generations (69%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000192#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a strong perception that global warming affects U.S. weather, with 64% of Americans agreeing. This includes a majority belief that it affects extreme heat (75%), wildfires (72%), droughts (72%), and flooding (71%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000192#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite personal concern, social engagement is limited: 65% of Americans rarely or never discuss global warming with family and friends, and only 17% hear people they know talk about it at least once a month.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000192#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of Americans feel a personal connection and responsibility toward the issue, with 64% stating it is personally important and 61% feeling a personal responsibility to help reduce global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000192#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans generally maintain a sense of agency, with 60% disagreeing that it is too late to act and 55% disagreeing that individual actions make no difference. Additionally, 53% disagree that technology alone can solve the problem without individual lifestyle changes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000192#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Consumer activism is practiced by a minority of the population; 29% of Americans have rewarded companies taking steps to reduce global warming by purchasing their products, and 25% have punished opposing companies by boycotting them in the last 12 months.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000192#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A small portion of the population (12%) has considered relocating their home specifically to avoid the impacts of global warming, such as heat waves, wildfires, or sea-level rise.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000192#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","extreme heat","wildfire","drought","flood","sea level rise","climate migration"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000208","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000208","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Politics & Policy","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2025","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2025/12/climate-change-american-mind-politics-policy-fall-2025.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A November 2025 survey of 990 registered U.S. voters reveals broad support for clean energy research, soil restoration, and the Paris Climate Agreement, though global warming remains a low-priority voting issue overall. While 59% prefer candidates who support climate action, only 1% rank it as their most important voting issue. There is strong bipartisan support for the proposed Foreign Pollution Fee Act (78%) and protecting workers from extreme heat (92%). However, actual political engagement remains low, with only 10% of voters having contacted government officials about global warming in the past year.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000208#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Global warming is a low priority for the majority of registered voters when deciding on candidates for the 2026 congressional elections. Only 1% of registered voters identified it as their most important voting issue, ranking it 17th out of 25 issues.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000208#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite its low rank as a primary voting issue, a majority of registered voters (59%) would prefer a candidate for public office who supports action on global warming over one who opposes it.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000208#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong, broad support for specific climate-friendly policies, including federal funding for soil restoration to absorb carbon (87%), renewable energy research (77%), and the regulation of carbon dioxide as a pollutant (74%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000208#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Registered voters show high support for protecting people from environmental hazards, with 92% supporting heat protection for workers and 80% supporting stricter industrial pollution enforcement in low-income communities and communities of color.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000208#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Foreign Pollution Fee Act, which would tax imports based on carbon emissions, has very low name recognition (2%) but high support (78%) after respondents read a description of the proposal.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000208#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is significant bipartisan support for the Paris Climate Agreement, with 77% of registered voters supporting U.S. participation and 64% opposing President Trump's decision to withdraw from it.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000208#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public opinion on energy production is split; while 75% support renewable energy on public land, support for fossil fuel extraction is lower, with 49% supporting offshore drilling and 33% supporting drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000208#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of registered voters (66%) believe the U.S. should increase its use of renewable energy, and 55% believe it should decrease its use of fossil fuels in the future.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000208#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Actual political advocacy for climate action is low: only 10% of registered voters contacted government officials to urge action on global warming in the past year, and only 2% are currently participating in a campaign to convince officials to act.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000208#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong support for climate education in schools, with 73% of registered voters agreeing that children should be taught about the causes, consequences, and solutions to global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000208#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["renewable energy","fossil fuel","carbon dioxide emissions","carbon sequestration","offshore wind power","solar energy","wind power","nuclear power","Paris Agreement","climate finance","environmental justice","climate education"],"geography_discussed":["People's Republic of China"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000211","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000211","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Politics & Policy","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2025","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2025/06/climate-change-american-mind-politics-policy-spring-2025c.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A survey of 915 registered U.S. voters in May 2025 reveals broad support for clean energy research, soil restoration, and the Paris Climate Agreement, though significant political polarization remains regarding the economic impact of the energy transition and the priority level of global warming. 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Additionally, 73% attribute it to \"God\u0002019s will (Kehendak Tuhan).\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000214#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public concern is high, with 83% of Indonesians worried about climate change and 77% believing it will harm people in Indonesia, though only 29% believe harm is occurring \"right now.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000214#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Indonesians strongly favor clean energy transitions, including 89% supporting 100% renewable electricity by 2040 and 79% favoring a ban on new coal plants and the closure of existing ones in favor of solar and wind.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000214#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Regarding biofuel production, 65% of Indonesians believe it should be increased by \"intensifying the use of existing farmland,\" while only 8% support cutting down more forests.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000214#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Among Indonesian Muslims, 79% support the use of Islamic charities—including zakat, infaq, sedekah, and wakaf—to fund the national transition to renewable energy.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000214#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite 88% of Indonesians stating that climate change is personally important, there is low active engagement; for example, only 13% have donated to an environmental group and only 4% have contacted a government official.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000214#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["greenhouse gas emissions","deforestation","renewable energy","solar energy","wind energy","geothermal energy","biofuel","coal-fired power station","Paris Agreement","Net-zero emissions","electric vehicle","biodiesel","climate finance","land use","peatland"],"geography_discussed":["Jakarta","Borneo"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000217","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000217","title":"Climate Change in the Indian Mind","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2025","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2025/08/climate-change-in-the-indian-mind-spring-2025.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A Spring 2025 survey of 2,164 Indian adults reveals high levels of concern and personal experience with global warming, with 90% of respondents worried and 89% reporting personal experience of its effects. While a majority believe global warming is human-caused and support a transition to renewable energy, significant knowledge gaps exist regarding specific causes, such as livestock emissions. The report also highlights severe vulnerability, with 64% of households requiring several months to recover from a severe flood and 30% having moved or considered moving due to weather-related disasters.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000217#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Public awareness of global warming in India is mixed; while 44% of adults know 'just a little' or have never heard of it, 96% believe global warming is happening after receiving a short definition.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000217#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of Indians attribute global warming to human activity (58%), though there are misconceptions about its causes: 84% incorrectly believe plastic pollution causes it, and 37% attribute it to 'Gods’ will'.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000217#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Personal experience and worry regarding climate change are very high, with 89% of respondents stating they have personally experienced the effects of global warming and 90% expressing worry about the issue.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000217#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong public support for the Indian government's goal of reaching net zero carbon pollution by 2070, with 86% of respondents favoring the commitment.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000217#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 84% favor replacing coal power plants with solar and wind energy, over half of the population fears this transition will lead to electricity outages (56%), unemployment (55%), or higher prices (54%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000217#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public willingness to engage in climate activism is high, with 73% stating they would participate in social demonstrations if asked by someone they respect, although only 16% actually did so in the past year.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000217#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Significant gaps exist in disaster warning systems, as 36% of Indians report they do not receive advance warnings for extreme weather events like heat waves, floods, or cyclones.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000217#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Economic and social vulnerability is acute, with 64% of households needing several months or more to recover from a severe flood and 43% reporting they have no friends or relatives to count on for help in trouble.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000217#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Climate-induced migration is a notable trend, with 30% of respondents having either already moved or considered moving due to weather-related disasters.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000217#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","carbon dioxide emissions","Net-zero emissions","renewable energy","solar energy","wind energy","coal power","air pollution","extreme weather event","heat wave","flood","drought","tropical cyclone","climate migration","climate resilience","sustainable agriculture"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000218","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000218","title":"Climate Change in the Indian Mind","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2025","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2026/07/climate-change-in-the-indian-mind-winter-2025-2026b.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report reveals that while 50% of Indians have limited or no knowledge of global warming, 84% believe it is happening after receiving a definition, and 88% are worried about it. There is strong public support for transitioning from coal to renewable energy, with 82% favoring a ban on new coal plants and 86% supporting the national goal of net-zero carbon pollution by 2070. However, significant vulnerabilities persist, as 66% of respondents experience daily electricity disruptions and 43% lacked sufficient clean drinking water at least once in the past year.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000218#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Indians express high levels of concern regarding local environmental hazards, with 77% worried about air pollution and severe heat waves, 76% about droughts and water shortages, 73% about severe cyclones, 72% about cloud bursts and severe rainfall, 67% about severe floods, and 60% about landslides.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000218#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Household resilience to extreme weather is low; 81% of Indians state it would take several months or more to recover from a severe drought, and 74% say the same for a severe flood. Additionally, 28% have either moved or considered moving due to weather-related disasters.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000218#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a gap between general awareness and belief in global warming: 50% of Indians report knowing 'just a little' or having 'never heard' of global warming, yet 84% believe it is happening once provided with a short definition. 54% attribute global warming primarily to human activities.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000218#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Risk perceptions are high, with 88% of Indians worried about global warming and 92% stating the issue is personally important. Most believe it will harm future generations (85%), people in India (84%), and themselves and their families (77%), with 57% believing Indians are already being harmed.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000218#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public opinion strongly favors renewable energy over fossil fuels. Solar (77%), wind (64%), and hydroelectric dams (56%) are viewed as clean, while oil (76%) and coal (68%) are seen as polluting. 62% believe the best path to a prosperous future is to leave most of India's coal in the ground.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000218#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is broad support for government climate action and specific energy policies: 78% believe the government should do more to address global warming, 86% favor the commitment to reach net-zero carbon pollution by 2070, and 82% support banning new coal power plants and replacing them with solar and wind energy.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000218#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Indians perceive the energy transition as a source of socio-economic benefit, with 56% believing it will increase jobs and 58% believing it will decrease air pollution. 87% believe the transition from coal to wind and solar would benefit people in India.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000218#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 80% of Indians follow environmental news and 79% discuss these issues with family and friends, media frequency is lower, with only 38% hearing about global warming in the media at least once a week.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000218#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"69% of Indians express a willingness to pay more for an electric vehicle to reduce travel costs and global warming, with 34% willing to pay up to 10% more.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000218#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Significant socio-economic challenges and infrastructure gaps exist: 66% experience daily electricity disruptions, 43% lacked enough clean drinking water for at least one day in the past year, and over half (61%) report that their income does not cover their needs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000218#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","air pollution","heat wave","drought","water scarcity","tropical cyclone","flood","landslide","renewable energy","solar energy","wind energy","coal","fossil fuel","natural gas","nuclear power","Net-zero emissions","carbon dioxide emissions","energy transition","electric vehicle","climate change adaptation","climate change mitigation"],"geography_discussed":["New Delhi"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000257","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000257","title":"Guidebook: Using the Six Americas Super Short Survey (SASSY) in Campaigns and Education","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"guide","language":"en","date_published":"2024-11","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Guidebook-SASSY-for-Campaigns-Final-2025.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The document introduces SASSY, a four-question tool designed by the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication (YPCCC) to categorize individuals into six distinct audience segments: Alarmed, Concerned, Cautious, Disengaged, Doubtful, and Dismissive. It details three implementation formats—an individual quiz, a group scoring tool, and an API—and provides case studies demonstrating how organizations like The Wild Center and Vermont PIRG have used the tool to refine exhibit planning, inform legislative campaigns, and reduce research costs. The guide also explains how to use SASSY for pre- and post-programming assessments to measure the effectiveness of climate education.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000257#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The SASSY tool categorizes the American public into six distinct audience segments based on their perceptions of climate change: Alarmed (convinced of urgent threat), Concerned (believe it is a serious threat but distant), Cautious (undecided), Disengaged (know little), Doubtful (believe it is a natural cycle or not happening), and Dismissive (believe it is a hoax).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000257#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"SASSY consists of four specific questions regarding the personal importance of global warming, the level of worry, and the perceived harm to the individual and future generations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000257#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The tool is available in multiple languages, including Spanish, to engage non-English speaking communities; research indicates that Latinos in the US are more likely to be in the 'Alarmed' segment than White individuals.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000257#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Wild Center, a museum in rural New York, used SASSY to discover that 82% of its visitors were Alarmed or Concerned, contradicting staff assumptions that visitors were primarily Doubtful or Dismissive and saving approximately one year of exhibit development time.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000257#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Vermont PIRG used SASSY to inform the 'Keep Vermont Cool' and 'Make Big Oil Pay' campaigns, identifying that 47% of Vermonters were Alarmed in 2021, which helped build the public will to pass the Renewable Energy Standard, the Clean Heat Standard, and the Climate Superfund Act.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000257#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The USC Norman Lear Center and Good Energy used the SASSY API to screen survey participants, limiting the sample to Alarmed, Concerned, or Cautious individuals to reduce costs and target the audience most receptive to climate portrayals in entertainment.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000257#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"SASSY can be used to measure the impact of education by comparing pre- and post-program results; a shift from the Doubtful/Cautious end to the Concerned/Alarmed end indicates effective materials.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000257#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change communication","climate education"],"geography_discussed":["Vermont","New York"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["guide","case study"]},{"id":"commyale-000153","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000153","title":"Voters' Reasons to Reduce Global Warming","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2024-09-12","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/voters-reasons-to-reduce-gw/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that providing a better life for future generations remains the top motivation for U.S. voters to reduce global warming across all political groups. Since 2017, there has been a significant increase in voters citing the prevention of extreme weather and global poverty/starvation as primary motivators, while support for economic arguments (green jobs) and energy independence (foreign oil) has declined.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000153#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The most frequently cited reasons for reducing global warming among all U.S. registered voters are providing a better life for children and grandchildren (47%), preventing extreme weather events (37%), and preventing the destruction of most life on the planet (37%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000153#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Between 2017 and 2024, there were significant increases in voters selecting the prevention of extreme weather (+9 percentage points) and saving people from poverty and starvation (+6 percentage points) as top reasons. Conversely, reasons including dependence on foreign oil, protecting God's creation, and creating green jobs all saw significant declines of 6 to 7 percentage points.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000153#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Among conservative Republicans, the most common response was that the question was not applicable because global warming is not happening (37%), an increase of 10 percentage points since 2017. For those who did provide reasons, the top choices were providing a better life for future generations (27%), preventing extreme weather (21%), and saving plant and animal species from extinction (21%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000153#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The motivation to prevent extreme weather saw a particularly sharp increase among moderate/conservative Democrats, rising from 31% in 2017 to 51% in 2024.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000153#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change communication","extreme weather event","renewable energy","green job","biodiversity loss","energy independence","climate justice"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["comparative analysis","public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000038","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000038","title":"Climate Opinion, Gender, and Income Levels","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"en","date_published":"2024-08-13","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/climate-opinion-gender-income-levels/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The study analyzes climate change perceptions among Facebook users globally, dividing countries into high and low income/emission groups. It finds that while a high proportion of both men and women in low-income/emission countries are 'Alarmed' about climate change, a significant gender gap exists in high-income/emission countries, where women are more likely to be Alarmed and less likely to be Doubtful or Dismissive than men. Knowledge levels are generally lower in low-income/emission regions, and a global gap persists in understanding the human cause of climate change, though most respondents agree climate change is happening after receiving a brief description.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000038#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"In low income/emission countries and territories, there is little gender difference in the proportion of people who are 'Alarmed' about climate change, with 45% of men and 44% of women in this category. In contrast, high income/emission countries show a gender gap, with 36% of women and 30% of men being Alarmed; women in these high-income areas are also significantly less likely to be 'Doubtful' or 'Dismissive' (11%) compared to men (20%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000038#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Self-reported knowledge of climate change is lower in low per-capita income/emission countries, where only 13% of men and 9% of women say they know 'a lot'. In high per-capita income/emission countries, these figures rise to 22% of men and 16% of women.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000038#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While a large majority of respondents globally agree climate change is happening after reading a description, fewer understand it is human-caused. In low per-capita income/emission countries, 40% of men and 32% of women attribute it to human activities, compared to 45% of men and 46% of women in high per-capita income/emission countries. Respondents in low income/emission countries are more likely to incorrectly attribute climate change to natural changes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000038#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Support for government action as a 'very high' priority shows a gender gap in high-income/emission countries, where 39% of women and 34% of men support it. In low per-capita income/emission countries, support is higher and more consistent across genders, at 42% for men and 41% for women.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000038#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["carbon dioxide emissions"],"geography_discussed":["India","United States","Ireland"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["survey","comparative analysis","demographic analysis"]},{"id":"commyale-000011","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000011","title":"Six Audiences Around the World","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2024-07-23","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/six-audiences-around-the-world/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report identifies six distinct climate audiences—Alarmed, Concerned, Cautious, Disengaged, Doubtful, and Dismissive—across a global survey of 139,136 Facebook users. It finds that the 'Alarmed' group is the largest in approximately 77% of the surveyed areas, with the highest concentrations in Puerto Rico and other Latin American countries. Conversely, the 'Doubtful' and 'Dismissive' groups are most prevalent in the Netherlands, Norway, and Libya. The analysis highlights a correlation between lower per-capita emissions and income and higher levels of climate alarm, while noting that the United States has a lower proportion of 'Alarmed' respondents compared to other top carbon-emitting nations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000011#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The 'Alarmed' audience—those who believe climate change is an urgent, human-caused threat and support climate policies—is the largest group in 87 of the 110 surveyed areas. Puerto Rico has the highest global percentage of Alarmed respondents at 70%, followed by El Salvador (67%), Costa Rica (65%), Chile (64%), and Panama (64%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000011#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The 'Doubtful' and 'Dismissive' audiences—those who deny climate change is happening or a threat—are most concentrated in the Netherlands (30%), Norway (27%), and Libya (25%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000011#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Among the 15 nations with the largest annual shares of global carbon emissions (excluding China, Russia, and Iran), the United States has one of the lowest proportions of 'Alarmed' respondents at 32%, ranking fourth-smallest behind Australia (28%), Germany (26%), and Indonesia (25%). Mexico (62%), India (58%), and Brazil (57%) have the highest proportions of Alarmed respondents among top emitters.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000011#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a distinct relationship between economic/emission levels and climate attitudes: respondents in areas with low per-capita emissions and income are more likely to be Alarmed (45%) than those in high per-capita emissions and income areas (33%). Conversely, those in high per-capita emissions and income areas are more likely to be Doubtful or Dismissive (15%) compared to those in low-income/emissions areas (8%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000011#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["carbon dioxide emissions"],"geography_discussed":["Puerto Rico","El Salvador","Costa Rica","Chile","Panama","Czech Republic","Netherlands","United States","Norway","Libya","Mexico","India","Brazil","Australia","Germany","Indonesia","Cambodia","Nepal","New Zealand","Portugal","Nicaragua","Guatemala","Honduras","Dominican Republic","Haiti","Canada","Paraguay","Turkey","Yemen","Jordan","Malawi","Nigeria","Democratic Republic of the Congo"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["cross-national survey","audience segmentation"]},{"id":"commyale-000055","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000055","title":"Understanding Pro-Climate Voters","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2024-06-27","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/understanding-pro-climate-voters/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report identifies that 37% of registered U.S. voters are \"pro-climate voters\"—those who view global warming as a very important voting issue and prefer candidates who support climate action. While this group is more likely to discuss climate change and support the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) than other voters, only 47% of them are familiar with the IRA. The analysis suggests that these voters, numbering nearly 60 million, could be decisive in the 2024 election, particularly as they show a higher likelihood of voting than other registered voters.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000055#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Approximately 37% of registered voters in the U.S. are classified as \"pro-climate voters,\" which equates to nearly 60 million individuals based on Census Bureau data of over 161 million registered voters. An additional 25% of registered voters prefer candidates who support climate action despite not ranking global warming as a \"very important\" voting issue.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000055#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Pro-climate voters are most prevalent among Liberal Democrats (70%), urban residents (47%), Moderate/Conservative Democrats (47%), individuals with a Bachelor’s degree or higher (45%), and Hispanics/Latinos (43%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000055#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Pro-climate voters exhibit significantly higher levels of social engagement regarding climate change than other voters, including higher rates of discussing global warming (67% vs 19%) and hearing about it in the media at least once per month (66% vs 48%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000055#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Awareness of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is relatively low even among pro-climate voters, with only 47% saying they have heard \"some\" or \"a lot\" about it. However, after reading a description of the law, 97% of pro-climate voters supported it, compared to 61% of other voters.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000055#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Pro-climate voters demonstrate a higher likelihood of participating in the November 2024 presidential election, with 89% stating they are \"very likely\" to vote and 7% \"somewhat likely,\" compared to 82% \"very likely\" and 9% \"somewhat likely\" for other voters.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000055#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","Inflation Reduction Act of 2022","renewable energy","electric vehicle","energy efficiency","climate policy"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","demographic analysis"]},{"id":"commyale-000143","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000143","title":"Collective Political Efficacy","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"en","date_published":"2024-06-04","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/collective-political-efficacy/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The analysis examines how Americans' confidence in their collective ability to affect federal climate policy has evolved, noting a slight overall increase from 38% in 2018 to 43% in 2023. This growth was driven by Democrats and Independents, while the gap between Democrats and Republicans widened. The report identifies specific demographic groups with high and low efficacy and finds that hearing others discuss global warming is positively associated with higher collective political efficacy, particularly among Republicans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000143#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Between December 2018 and October 2023, the percentage of Americans who felt at least \"moderately confident\" that they could influence federal government action on global warming rose from 38% to 43%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000143#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The increase in collective political efficacy was concentrated among Democrats (increasing from 46% to 57%) and Independents (increasing from 32% to 43%), while Republicans experienced a non-statistically significant decrease from 28% to 23%. Consequently, the efficacy gap between Democrats and Republicans grew from 16 percentage points in 2018 to 34 percentage points in 2023.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000143#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"As of October 2023, the groups with the highest collective political efficacy (50% or more) are Hispanics/Latinos, Black/African Americans, Democrats, and Gen Z/Millennials. Conversely, Republicans, White Americans, Baby Boomers/Silent Generation, and males all reported efficacy levels below 40%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000143#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Hearing others discuss global warming at least once a month is associated with higher collective political efficacy (54%) compared to those who hear it less often (39%). This effect is more pronounced among Republicans, where the difference is 14 percentage points (35% vs 21%), compared to a 7 percentage point difference for Democrats (61% vs 54%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000143#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change mitigation","climate change communication"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["demographic analysis","trend analysis","correlation analysis"]},{"id":"commyale-000084","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000084","title":"Ask an Expert","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2024-04-16","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/ask-an-expert/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"Based on Fall 2023 survey data, the report finds that while most Americans are most interested in climate solutions, those less worried about climate change prioritize evidence and causes. The findings suggest that tailored communication strategies—focusing on solutions for the 'Alarmed' and 'Concerned' and on scientific consensus for the 'Doubtful' and 'Dismissive'—can better support public understanding and action.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000084#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Among the general U.S. population, the most sought-after information from experts concerns solutions to global warming (44%), followed by evidence of its occurrence (20%) and its causes (18%), while only 11% prioritize impacts.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000084#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Interest in climate topics varies significantly by political and demographic groups: liberal Democrats, those with a Bachelor's degree or higher, and urban residents are most likely to ask about solutions, whereas conservative Republicans, rural residents, and those with high school or less education are more likely to ask about evidence.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000084#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Using the 'Six Americas' framework, the report shows a clear divide: the 'Alarmed' (82%) and 'Concerned' (53%) primarily seek solutions, while the 'Dismissive', 'Doubtful', 'Disengaged', and 'Cautious' segments are more interested in evidence and causes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000084#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Specific high-priority questions differ by audience: the 'Alarmed' and 'Concerned' most often ask if there is still time to reduce global warming, while the 'Dismissive' most frequently ask if global warming is a hoax.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000084#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The report recommends tailored communication strategies: providing solutions and individual actions for worried audiences, and using 'inoculation' strategies to debunk misconceptions and emphasize scientific consensus for less worried audiences to counteract misinformation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000084#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change communication","climate change disinformation","clean energy","climate policy"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000051","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000051","title":"The Attitude-Behavior Gap on Political Climate Action","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"en","date_published":"2024-03-21","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/attitude-behavior-gap/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report identifies a significant 'attitude-behavior gap' in U.S. political climate action, where many adults express willingness to act but few do so. It highlights that those who are both willing and active possess stronger collective efficacy beliefs, more frequent communication about climate change, and a higher perception of supportive social norms. To bridge this gap, the authors recommend direct interpersonal requests, simplifying the process of engagement, and amplifying diverse pro-climate social norms.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000051#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"There is a notable gap between the willingness of Americans to engage in political climate action and their actual behavior over a 12-month period. While 51% say they 'definitely' or 'probably' would sign a petition if asked by someone they respect, only 16% reported doing so. Similar gaps exist for donating money (31% willing vs 13% active), volunteering (29% willing vs 6% active), and contacting government officials (28% willing vs 8% active).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000051#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Even among the most motivated individuals, a gap persists. For three of the four analyzed political actions, at least half of the people who stated they 'definitely' or 'probably' would perform the action reported they had 'never' done it in the previous year. However, those who are 'definitely' willing to donate money are the most likely to act, with 56% reporting they had donated at least once.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000051#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Individuals who are both 'definitely willing' and 'active' in political climate action differ from the 'inactive' and general population in their communication habits and social perceptions. They are significantly more likely to discuss global warming with family and friends (78% vs 50% and 23%) and perceive stronger descriptive norms regarding the effort others make to reduce global warming (73% vs 46% and 28%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000051#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Collective efficacy—the belief that group action can create change—is higher among active climate citizens. 74% of the 'Definitely willing and active' group believe people like them can affect federal government actions on global warming, compared to 61% of the 'inactive' group and 36% of other Americans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000051#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The most common barrier for registered voters regarding contacting government officials is the absence of a direct request. Other identified barriers include the belief that action would not make a difference, a lack of self-identification as an 'activist', and a lack of knowledge regarding who to contact or what to say.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000051#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change communication","climate policy"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["survey analysis","behavioral analysis"]},{"id":"commyale-000191","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000191","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Beliefs & Attitudes","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2024-03","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2024/07/climate-change-american-mind-beliefs-attitudes-spring-2024.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The Spring 2024 survey of 1,031 American adults shows that 70% believe global warming is happening, with 59% attributing it primarily to human causes. While 64% of respondents express worry about global warming and 50% report personally experiencing its effects, there is a significant gap in understanding the scientific consensus, with only 21% aware that over 90% of climate scientists agree on human-caused warming. Americans conceptualize the issue primarily as environmental (77%) and scientific (68%). Despite 62% feeling a personal responsibility to help, social engagement remains low, with 66% rarely or never discussing the topic with family and friends.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000191#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A strong majority of Americans believe global warming is occurring, with those who believe it is happening outnumbering those who do not by approximately 5 to 1.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000191#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While a majority of Americans (59%) believe global warming is mostly human-caused, only 21% are aware of the high level of scientific consensus, specifically that more than 90% of climate scientists hold this view.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000191#insight-2","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":"commyale-000191#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans perceive significant risks to various groups, with the highest concerns for plant and animal species (72%) and future generations (72%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000191#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of Americans believe global warming is affecting U.S. weather (66%), with specific concerns regarding extreme heat (74%), wildfires (73%), droughts (72%), and rising sea levels (70%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000191#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Emotional responses to global warming are prevalent, with 64% of Americans feeling at least 'somewhat worried' and 58% feeling 'interested'.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000191#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A small but significant portion of the population reports psychological distress, with over 10% experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression due to global warming in the two weeks prior to the survey.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000191#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Social engagement with the topic is low; 66% of Americans rarely or never discuss global warming with family and friends.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000191#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Personal importance and responsibility are high, with 67% stating the issue is personally important and 62% feeling a personal responsibility to help reduce global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000191#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The most cited primary reason for reducing global warming is to provide a better life for children and grandchildren (23%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000191#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Opinions on personal agency are split; 47% believe an individual's actions make no difference, while 53% disagree.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000191#insight-11","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans conceptualize global warming through multiple lenses, most prominently as an environmental issue (77%) and a scientific issue (68%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000191#insight-12","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","extreme heat","wildfire","drought","sea level rise","air pollution","flood","hurricane","water scarcity","water pollution","environmental policy"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000123","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000123","title":"What Makes Yale Climate Connections Stories Work","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"guide","language":"en","date_published":"2024-01-23","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/news-events/what-makes-yale-climate-connections-stories-work/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The document details how Yale Climate Connections (YCC) utilizes personal narratives, evidence-based 'climate framing', and diverse voices to bridge the psychological distance of climate change. It emphasizes the use of the 'Six Americas' segmentation to tailor content, the importance of centering hope through problem-solution narratives, and the strategic use of succinct 90-second radio stories to reach a broad national audience, including conservatives and opinion leaders.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000123#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"YCC uses personal stories to reduce the psychological distance of climate change, making the crisis feel immediate and tangible rather than distant in time and space.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000123#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The organization employs a 'climate frame' to explicitly link extreme weather events to human-caused climate change, addressing a gap where many media services report on weather without making this connection.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000123#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Featuring diverse voices, including Republicans and conservatives, helps shift perceptions of social norms. A 2021 YPCCC study found that programs featuring these groups increased conservatives' perception of how many Republicans are worried about climate change in seven of twelve tested programs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000123#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"YCC balances difficult truths with hope by using a problem-solution narrative structure, profiling community changemakers and innovative solutions to inspire listener action.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000123#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The strategic choice of a 90-second radio format allows YCC to maintain listener attention and reach a broader demographic, including the 'Doubtful' and 'Dismissive' segments of the Six Americas who rarely seek out online climate news.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000123#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change communication","urban heat island"],"geography_discussed":["Mississippi","North Carolina","New Mexico","Phoenix"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["guide"]},{"id":"commyale-000121","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000121","title":"Support for Climate Justice Across Global Warming’s Six Americas","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"briefing","language":"en","date_published":"2024-01-17","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/support-for-climate-justice-across-global-warmings-six-americas/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The briefing analyzes U.S. public opinion on climate justice using the 'Six Americas' framework. It finds that while awareness of the term 'climate justice' is low (34%), support for its goals increases significantly after the concept is explained, particularly among the 'Alarmed' and 'Concerned' segments. These groups are most likely to recognize that global warming disproportionately harms lower-income people and people of color, and are more likely to vote for candidates supporting climate justice. Conversely, the 'Doubtful' and 'Dismissive' segments show minimal recognition of climate injustice and low support for its goals.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000121#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Recognition of climate injustice varies significantly by audience segment; the 'Alarmed' and 'Concerned' groups are the most likely to believe global warming impacts people unequally. Specifically, 77% of the Alarmed and 61% of the Concerned believe global warming harms lower-income people more than wealthier people, compared to only 1% of the Dismissive. Regarding race, 61% of the Alarmed believe global warming harms people of color more than white people, and 64% believe a history of racist policies has increased this vulnerability.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000121#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a substantial gap between the general awareness of the term 'climate justice' and the support for its goals once defined. Only 34% of U.S. adults have heard of climate justice, but 53% support its goals after reading a definition. This trend is strongest among the Alarmed, where 88% support the goals despite only 49% having previously heard of the term.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000121#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Support for the political inclusion of harmed communities and for pro-climate justice candidates is highest among the Alarmed and Concerned. 73% of the Alarmed and 56% of the Concerned believe groups most harmed by global warming should play a key role in government decisions. In terms of voting, 43% of Americans overall are more likely to vote for a candidate supporting climate justice, with a +74 net likelihood among the Alarmed and +48 among the Concerned.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000121#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Recognition of gender-based climate injustice is very low across all segments. 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