{"query_echo":{"q":"","filters":{"organization":["Yale Program on Climate Change Communication"]},"warnings":[]},"total":{"value":294,"relation":"eq"},"page":3,"page_size":20,"self":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/api/v1/search?organization=yale-program-on-climate-change-communication&page=3","next":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/api/v1/search?organization=yale-program-on-climate-change-communication&page=4","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-000188","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000188","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","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2025/02/climate-change-american-mind-beliefs-attitudes-fall-2024.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The Fall 2024 report on 'Climate Change in the American Mind' reveals that a strong majority of Americans (73%) believe global warming is happening, with 60% attributing it primarily to human causes. While 64% of adults express worry about global warming and many perceive it as a current harm to the United States, social engagement remains low, with 62% rarely or never discussing the topic with family and friends. The report also highlights significant concerns regarding local environmental risks, particularly extreme heat, air pollution, and power outages.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000188#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A significant majority of Americans believe global warming is occurring, with those who believe it is happening outnumbering those who do not by more than 5 to 1 (73% vs 14%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000188#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Most Americans attribute global warming to human activity and recognize the scientific consensus on the issue; 60% believe it is mostly human-caused and 57% understand that most scientists believe it is happening.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000188#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Worry about global warming is prevalent, with 64% of Americans reporting they are at least \"somewhat worried,\" and 28% stating they are \"very worried.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000188#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans perceive global warming as a current threat, with 48% believing people in the U.S. are being harmed \"right now\" and 49% reporting personal experience with its effects.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000188#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a high perceived risk of global warming harming various groups, including plant and animal species (70%), the world's poor (68%), and people in the U.S. (63%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000188#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of Americans believe global warming is impacting U.S. weather (66%) and specific environmental problems, most notably extreme heat (77%), wildfires (74%), and droughts (73%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000188#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Local environmental concerns are high, with majorities worried about air pollution (75%), electricity power outages (74%), and water pollution (74%) harming their local area.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000188#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite personal concern, social engagement is low; 62% of Americans rarely or never discuss global warming with family and friends.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000188#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Consumer activism is practiced by a minority, with 31% of Americans rewarding companies that reduce global warming by buying their products and 26% punishing opposing companies by boycotting them.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000188#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A small percentage of the population (11%) has considered relocating their home to avoid the impacts of global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000188#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","extreme heat","wildfire","drought","flood","sea level rise","hurricane","air pollution","water pollution","water scarcity","climate migration"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000196","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000196","title":"Climate Change in the American Mind: Public Perceptions of 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":"2024","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2025/02/climate-change-american-mind-health-fall-2024.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A 2024 survey of 1,013 American adults reveals an increase in the perception that global warming harms public health, with specific concerns rising for heat stroke, air pollution, and respiratory diseases. While 39% believe global warming harms the health of Americans, only 16% feel it harms their own health. Public awareness of disproportionate impacts on low-income people and people of color has grown since 2014. Regarding energy, coal and nuclear power are viewed as the most harmful to health, while trust in first responders and primary care physicians as information sources is high.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000196#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Public perception that global warming is currently harming the health of Americans has increased by 8 percentage points since 2014, with 39% of respondents believing it harms health a \"great deal\" or \"moderate amount.\" However, personal perception is lower, with only 16% believing their own health is being harmed to a similar degree.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000196#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans are increasingly likely to anticipate specific health harms in their communities over the next decade if global warming is not addressed. The most anticipated harms include heat stroke (45%), air pollution (44%), asthma and/or other lung diseases (43%), and pollen-related allergies (41%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000196#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a growing understanding that certain populations are more vulnerable to the health effects of global warming. 47% of Americans recognize that some groups are more likely than others to experience these harms, an increase of 13 points since 2014. The most commonly identified vulnerable groups are low-income people (18%), older adults (7%), people with health conditions (6%), and people of color (6%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000196#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Perceptions of the health harms of energy sources vary significantly: 65% of Americans view coal as harmful to health and 53% view nuclear energy as harmful. Natural gas (38%), wind (15%), and solar power (12%) are viewed as harmful by smaller proportions of the population, though these figures have increased since 2018.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000196#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans identify first responders and primary care physicians as the most trusted sources of information regarding the health harms of global warming, both at 60%. Other highly trusted sources include climate scientists (50%), the CDC (48%), and the American Medical Association (47%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000196#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A significant portion of the public believes institutional action should increase to protect health. 39% think federal agencies—specifically the CDC, NIH, and FEMA—should do more, and 24% believe health professionals such as doctors and nurses should do more.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000196#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","public health","air pollution","extreme heat","vector-borne disease","climate justice","coal","nuclear power","natural gas","wind power","solar energy","climate change communication"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","longitudinal analysis"]},{"id":"commyale-000207","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000207","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":"2024","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2025/01/climate-change-american-mind-politics-policy-fall-2024.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A December 2024 survey of 890 registered U.S. voters reveals broad support for clean energy development and climate justice policies, though significant political polarization remains regarding fossil fuel production and the economic effects of the energy transition. While majorities support the Paris Climate Agreement and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, actual political advocacy and collective efficacy remain low.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000207#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of registered voters view climate and energy as government priorities, with 54% stating global warming should be a high or very high priority for the president and Congress, and 63% stating the same for developing clean energy sources.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000207#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Registered voters show strong support for specific carbon-reduction policies, most notably federal funding for soil restoration to absorb carbon (88%), renewable energy research (77%), and strict limits on methane emissions from oil and gas production (74%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000207#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is broad support for climate justice initiatives, including federal funding for energy efficiency in low-income buildings (77%), strengthening industrial pollution enforcement in disproportionately impacted communities of color and low-income areas (76%), and national job training for fossil fuel workers transitioning to renewables (75%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000207#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 60% of registered voters have heard at least a little about the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), only 36% have heard 'a lot' or 'some' about it; however, 70% support the law after reading a brief description.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000207#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"International climate action is supported by majorities, with 73% favoring U.S. participation in the Paris Climate Agreement and 61% supporting financial and technical mitigation aid for developing countries.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000207#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public opinion on the economic impact of clean energy is divided: 42% believe such policies will improve economic growth and jobs, while 35% believe they will reduce growth and cost jobs. 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Most voters support specific measures like soil restoration for farmers and clean energy job training, but few believe the U.S. government is responding well to the crisis. Support for the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is high after respondents read a description of the law, despite low general awareness.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000210#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of registered voters (62%) prefer a candidate for public office who supports action on global warming, though this support is heavily split by party: 97% of liberal Democrats versus 17% of conservative Republicans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000210#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Global warming is a low-ranking priority for the general electorate in the 2024 presidential election, ranking 19th out of 28 issues in terms of being 'very important' to voters (39%), and 12th when asked to choose the single most important issue (3%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000210#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is broad support for specific climate-friendly policies, including federal funding for soil restoration (86%), job training for fossil fuel workers transitioning to renewables (77%), and tax rebates for energy-efficient vehicles or solar panels (77%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000210#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Registered voters show strong support for climate justice initiatives, such as creating more parks and green spaces in low-income communities and communities of color (86%) and strengthening industrial pollution limits in those areas (80%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000210#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public awareness of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) is low, with 39% of registered voters having heard 'nothing at all' about it; however, 74% support the law after reading a brief description.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000210#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Voters are divided on the economic impact of clean energy: 50% believe clean energy policies will improve economic growth and create jobs, while 28% believe they will reduce growth and cost jobs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000210#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a widespread perception that the U.S. government is failing to address global warming, with only 15% of registered voters stating the government is responding well.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000210#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While many voters express a willingness to take action if asked by someone they respect—such as signing a petition (54%) or donating money (32%)—actual engagement in the past year remains low, with only 20% having signed a petition and 16% having donated.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000210#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Collective efficacy is moderate, with 49% of registered voters feeling at least 'moderately confident' that people like them can influence federal government action on global warming, and 46% feeling the same about influencing corporations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000210#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["clean energy","carbon dioxide emissions","renewable energy","electric vehicle","solar energy","wind energy","nuclear power","climate justice","Inflation Reduction Act of 2022","fossil fuel industry","climate policy"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000220","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000220","title":"Climate Change in the Irish Mind Wave 2 Report 1","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2024","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Climate-Change-in-the-Irish-Mind-Wave-2-Report-1.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The 'Climate Change in the Irish Mind Wave 2' report reveals high levels of climate awareness and concern among the Irish public, with 95% believing climate change is happening and 81% expressing worry. While there is strong support for government climate action and renewable energy infrastructure, support for prohibitive policies like banning fossil fuel heating has weakened since 2021. The report also highlights a significant gap in climate literacy, noting that while most have heard of the 'greenhouse effect', very few can correctly define it or accurately estimate the carbon footprint impact of dietary changes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000220#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"There is a very high level of consensus in Ireland that climate change is occurring and is driven by human activity; 95% of people think it is happening, and 92% believe it is caused at least in part by humans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000220#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public concern regarding climate change is high, with 81% of the population reporting they are at least 'somewhat worried', and 34% describing themselves as 'very worried'.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000220#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Irish citizens perceive immediate and local risks from climate change, with 54% believing people in Ireland are being harmed 'right now' and 88% stating that climate change is affecting Irish weather.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000220#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Scientists are the most trusted source of climate information, trusted by 93% of respondents, followed by the Environmental Protection Agency at 88%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000220#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 79% of the public believe climate change should be a high or very high government priority, support for restrictive policies has declined since 2021, such as support for banning peat, coal, and oil for home heating, which fell by 9 percentage points to 59%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000220#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public support for climate action remains generally resilient despite cost-of-living increases, although those experiencing financial difficulty show weaker support for higher taxes on petrol/diesel cars and bans on fossil fuel home heating.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000220#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong public support for using carbon tax revenues to fund clean energy (95%), transport infrastructure (95%), and energy efficiency for low-income households (95%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000220#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A significant gap exists between climate awareness and literacy; while 96% have heard of the 'greenhouse effect', only 5% can correctly distinguish it from other environmental issues like acid rain or the ozone layer.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000220#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Irish public tends to overestimate the carbon footprint reduction of highly visible actions like using reusable bags or energy-efficient lighting, while underestimating the impact of plant-based diets.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000220#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Consumer activism is present in Ireland, with 52% of people purchasing from companies taking climate action and 41% avoiding products from companies opposing climate steps in the last year.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000220#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["greenhouse gas emissions","carbon footprint","carbon tax","public transport","electric vehicle","afforestation","extreme weather event"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","longitudinal study"]},{"id":"commyale-000025","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000025","title":"Global Warming’s Six Americas – Fall 2023","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2023-12-14","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/global-warmings-six-americas-fall-2023/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report identifies six climate opinion segments in the US: Alarmed, Concerned, Cautious, Disengaged, Doubtful, and Dismissive. As of Fall 2023, a majority of Americans (56%) are either Alarmed or Concerned, with the Alarmed group growing from 15% in 2013 to 28% in 2023. The Cautious group saw the largest decline over the same decade, falling from 26% to 15%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000025#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"In Fall 2023, 56% of Americans are categorized as either 'Alarmed' or 'Concerned', while 23% are 'Doubtful' or 'Dismissive'. The 'Alarmed' segment specifically comprises 28% of the population, outnumbering the 'Dismissive' segment (11%) by more than 2 to 1.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000025#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Over the decade between 2013 and 2023, the 'Alarmed' audience nearly doubled in size, increasing from 15% to 28%. 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Black adults showed the largest gap between prior awareness (12%) and support (70%), a difference of 58 percentage points.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000069#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Approximately 43% of U.S. adults would be more likely to vote for a candidate who supports climate justice. 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These individuals are more likely to be younger, female, politically moderate, and people of color compared to other Republicans. While they hold stronger pro-climate views and support policies like renewable energy research and carbon dioxide regulation more than the average American, they are no more likely to discuss climate change with others. The authors suggest that engaging this group—estimated at 29 million registered voters—through conservative values and social communication can build political will for climate action.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000130#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Approximately 27% of Republicans are categorized as either 'Alarmed' or 'Concerned' about global warming, while 44% are 'Doubtful' (23%) or 'Dismissive' (21%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000130#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Republicans who are Alarmed or Concerned differ demographically and politically from other Republicans: they are more likely to be Gen Z/Millennial (35% vs 29%), female (57% vs 45%), political moderates (53% vs 26%), and people of color (27% vs 16%), and more likely to live in suburban areas (57% vs 52%). They are less likely to be 'very conservative' (10% vs 28%) or 'somewhat conservative' (30% vs 44%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000130#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Alarmed or Concerned Republicans hold stronger pro-climate views than the average American, including higher agreement that global warming is happening (90% vs 73%) and human-caused (70% vs 58%). They show high support for funding renewable energy research (91% vs 80%), tax rebates for energy-efficient vehicles or solar panels (87% vs 78%), and regulating carbon dioxide as a pollutant (86% vs 73%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000130#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite their strong views, Alarmed or Concerned Republicans do not communicate about climate change more than the general public; 51% hear about it in the media at least once a month (vs 53% of all Americans) and 39% discuss it with family and friends 'often' or 'occasionally' (vs 36% of all Americans).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000130#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The report identifies a significant political opportunity, noting that 91% of Alarmed or Concerned Republicans are registered to vote, representing an estimated 29 million Americans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000130#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","climate change communication","renewable energy","climate policy"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","demographic analysis"]},{"id":"commyale-000137","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000137","title":"Biggest Threat from Global Warming","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2023-10-18","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/biggest-threat-from-global-warming/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report identifies 'Weather extremes and changes' as the most common perceived threat of global warming among Americans, while also highlighting significant ideological divides in how different political groups and psychological segments perceive these risks.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000137#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The most frequently cited threat of global warming among Americans is 'Weather extremes and changes', mentioned by 20% of respondents. This category encompasses seasonal shifts, changing weather patterns, and specific events such as floods, hurricanes, droughts, wildfires, and extreme temperatures.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000137#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Other identified threats include 'Global warming is not a threat' (7%), 'Pollution' (6%), 'Other' (6%), 'Don’t know' (6%), 'Environmental harms' (5%), 'Food and water shortages' (4%), 'Action' (4%), 'Economic and social changes' (4%), 'Health harms' (3%), and 'Inaction' (2%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000137#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Perceptions of climate threats vary significantly by political party: 30% of Democrats identified weather extremes and changes as the greatest threat compared to 10% of Republicans. Conversely, Republicans were more likely to state that global warming is not a threat (16% vs 0% of Democrats) or that the actions taken to address it are the greatest threat (9% vs 0% of Democrats).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000137#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Analysis using the 'Six Americas' spectrum shows that the 'Alarmed and Concerned' groups are most likely to cite weather extremes and changes as the primary threat, while the 'Doubtful and Dismissive' groups are most likely to claim global warming is not a threat.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000137#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["extreme weather event","food security","water security","climate policy","effects of climate change on human health"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000176","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000176","title":"What do Americans want to know about climate change?","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"fact sheet","language":"en","date_published":"2023-10","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ask-an-expert-data-tables.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The data tables detail the information needs of 1,033 U.S. adults, showing a general preference for questions about climate solutions, though this varies significantly by political affiliation and climate belief groups. While 44% of the total population prioritizes solutions, those in the 'Alarmed' group are most focused on solutions (82%), whereas 'Dismissive' individuals are most interested in evidence (50%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000176#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Across the total U.S. population surveyed, the most common topic of inquiry for a global warming expert is 'Solutions' at 44%, followed by 'Evidence' at 20%, 'Causes' at 18%, and 'Impacts' at 11%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000176#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Interest in climate solutions is highest among Liberal Democrats (71%) and the 'Alarmed' group (82%), while it is lowest among Conservative Republicans (14%) and the 'Dismissive' group (3%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000176#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The 'Dismissive' group shows the strongest interest in evidence-related questions (50%), with 30% specifically asking if global warming is a hoax.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000176#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Conservative Republicans are most likely to ask about the causes of global warming (33%) and the evidence for it (37%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000176#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Among those interested in solutions, the most frequent questions are whether there is still time to reduce global warming and what nations of the world can do, particularly among the 'Alarmed' group (28% and 25% respectively).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000176#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The question 'Will global warming harm people?' received almost no interest across all demographic and political groups, with 0% responses in most categories.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000176#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change communication","climate change","climate impact"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["quantitative survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000206","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000206","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":"2023-09","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2023/11/climate-change-american-mind-politics-policy-fall-2023.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report presents survey data from October 2023 on the attitudes of 906 registered U.S. voters. It finds broad support for clean energy policies and a preference for candidates who support climate action, though significant political polarization remains. While majorities support the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and transitioning to clean energy by 2050, trust in fossil fuel companies is low, and actual political and consumer activism remains relatively infrequent.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000206#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of registered voters (57%) prefer to vote for a candidate for public office who supports action on global warming, with strong support among liberal Democrats (95%) and low support among conservative Republicans (13%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000206#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Registered voters show high support for several specific climate policies: 85% support federal funding for farmers to improve soil carbon storage, 72% support tax rebates for energy-efficient vehicles or solar panels, and 71% support rebates for electric appliances like heat pumps.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000206#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is broad support for a clean energy transition, with 64% of registered voters supporting a transition of the U.S. economy from fossil fuels to 100% clean energy by 2050, and 63% supporting a requirement for electric utilities to produce 100% renewable electricity by 2035.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000206#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 71% of registered voters support the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) after reading a description, only 36% have heard 'a lot' or 'some' about the law. Furthermore, fewer than half of voters believe the IRA will help future generations (46%), the health of Americans (45%), or the U.S. economy and jobs (38%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000206#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public trust in fossil fuel companies is low, with only 18% of registered voters trusting them to act in the public's best interest, and 70% agreeing that these companies have too much influence on government decisions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000206#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of registered voters (60%) believe the U.S. should reduce greenhouse gas emissions regardless of the actions of other countries. Additionally, 60% support providing financial aid and technical support to developing countries for mitigation, and 57% support aid for adaptation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000206#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Actual political engagement is low: only 14% of registered voters signed a petition about global warming in the past year, 11% donated to a related organization, and 4% volunteered their time.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000206#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a gap between willingness and action regarding political engagement; for example, 51% say they would sign a petition if asked by someone they respect, but only 14% have done so in the past year.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000206#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Collective efficacy is relatively low, with 42% of registered voters feeling moderately confident that people like them, working together, can affect federal government actions on global warming, and 40% feeling the same regarding corporations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000206#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong consensus on education, with 75% of registered voters agreeing that schools should teach children about the causes, consequences, and potential solutions to global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000206#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["clean energy","carbon dioxide emissions","carbon tax","renewable energy","electric vehicle","solar energy","wind power","nuclear power","Inflation Reduction Act of 2022","fossil fuel","climate finance","climate change mitigation","climate change adaptation","Loss and Damage Fund","climate education"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000028","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000028","title":"Distress about Climate Change and Climate Action","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2023-08-03","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/distress-about-climate-change-and-climate-action/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"Based on a December 2022 survey of 1,085 U.S. adults, this report finds that individuals experiencing climate-related distress—such as anxiety or depression—are significantly more likely to engage in and be willing to undertake climate actions compared to those without such distress. While climate distress can be maladaptive, the findings suggest it can also serve as a motivator for proactive behavior, including political advocacy and community engagement, which may in turn help individuals cope constructively.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000028#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Approximately 10% of Americans reported experiencing at least one symptom of climate distress, defined as feeling nervous, anxious, unable to stop worrying, or feeling depressed and hopeless because of global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000028#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans experiencing climate distress are significantly more likely to have already taken action than those without distress. Specifically, 46% of distressed individuals had signed a petition about global warming compared to 10% of non-distressed individuals, and 19% had volunteered at a global warming organization compared to 2% of those without distress.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000028#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Individuals reporting climate distress show a higher willingness to engage in future or more assertive climate actions. This includes meeting with elected officials (41% vs. 20%), contacting government officials via letter, email, or phone (40% vs. 21%), and engaging in non-violent civil disobedience such as blockades or sit-ins (35% vs. 9%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000028#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Climate-distressed Americans are more likely to participate in or join campaigns to influence elected officials (56% vs. 19%) and are more likely to discuss global warming with friends and family (65% vs. 31%) than those who report no distress.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000028#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While climate distress can lead to maladaptive behaviors like avoidance, it can also function adaptively by motivating proactive behavior. Engaging in climate action and joining social movements can help individuals manage negative emotions and build resilience.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000028#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["mental health","climate change mitigation","climate change communication"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["quantitative survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000014","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000014","title":"Global Warming’s Six Audiences: A Cross-National Comparison","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2023-08-01","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/global-warmings-six-audiences-a-cross-national-comparison/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report uses the Six Americas Super Short Survey (SASSY) to categorize Facebook users in 110 countries and territories into six groups: Alarmed, Concerned, Cautious, Disengaged, Doubtful, and Dismissive. The 'Alarmed' group is the largest in approximately 80 of the surveyed locations, with the highest percentages found in Chile (65%), Mexico (64%), Malawi (63%), Bolivia (62%), and Sri Lanka (61%). Conversely, the United States exhibits a higher proportion of 'Doubtful' and 'Dismissive' respondents (22%) compared to other major carbon emitters and is less 'Alarmed' (34%) than many of its peers. Regional analysis shows South America has the highest proportion of countries with a majority of 'Alarmed' respondents, while Southwest Asia and North Africa show higher levels of doubt or dismissal, particularly in Yemen (34%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000014#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The 'Alarmed' audience—those who view climate change as an urgent, human-caused threat and support climate policies—is the most prevalent group in about 73% of the surveyed countries and territories (80 out of 110). In 29 countries, at least 50% of respondents are Alarmed, with the highest concentrations in Chile (65%), Mexico (64%), Malawi (63%), Bolivia (62%), and Sri Lanka (61%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000014#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Among the world's top carbon-emitting nations, the United States has a notably higher proportion of 'Doubtful' and 'Dismissive' respondents (22%) than other major emitters. The U.S. is also less 'Alarmed' (34%) than other top emitters like Mexico (64%), Brazil (59%), and India (55%), and shares one of the lowest percentages of Alarmed respondents with Germany (34%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000014#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Regional variations in climate attitudes are significant: South America has the highest frequency of countries where a majority of the population is 'Alarmed' (6 out of 9 countries), while the region of Southwest Asia and North Africa shows high levels of skepticism, with Yemen reporting 34% of respondents as 'Doubtful' or 'Dismissive'.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000014#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The survey identifies specific national extremes in climate attitudes, such as Czechia and Yemen having the lowest percentages of 'Alarmed' respondents (both 9%), and the United States, Saudi Arabia (17%), and Australia (16%) having the highest percentages of 'Doubtful' or 'Dismissive' respondents.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000014#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["carbon dioxide emissions"],"geography_discussed":["Chile","Mexico","Malawi","Bolivia","Sri Lanka","Czech Republic","Yemen","United States","Brazil","India","Germany","United Kingdom","Saudi Arabia","Indonesia","Australia","Thailand","New Zealand","Portugal","Norway","Finland","Kosovo","Netherlands","Sweden","Cyprus","Armenia","Denmark","Bosnia and Herzegovina","Ireland","Romania","Costa Rica","El Salvador","Puerto Rico","Panama","Nicaragua","Guatemala","Honduras","Haiti","Canada","Uruguay","Turkey","Jordan","Iraq","Nigeria","Benin","Kenya","Congo","Tanzania","Asia and the Pacific","Europe","North America","South America","Southwest Asia and North Africa","sub-Saharan Africa"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["cross-national comparison","survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000008","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000008","title":"Worry about extreme heat","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2023-07-27","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/worry-about-extreme-heat/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"Analysis of U.S. public opinion shows a significant increase in worry about extreme heat harming local areas between 2018 and 2023, with heat now topping the list of climate-related concerns over wildfires, droughts, and flooding.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000008#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"As of April 2023, 72% of Americans report being at least \"a little\" worried that extreme heat will harm their local area, with 44% expressing \"very\" or \"moderately\" worried sentiments.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000008#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public concern regarding local harm from extreme heat increased by 9 percentage points between March 2018 and April 2023, rising from 35% to 44% for those who are \"very\" or \"moderately\" worried.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000008#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Extreme heat has become a more prominent concern for Americans than other climate impacts; since March 2018, worry about extreme heat grew by 9 points, outpacing increases for wildfires (+5 points), droughts (+5 points), water shortages (+4 points), and reduced snow pack (+2 points), while worry for hurricanes and flooding decreased.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000008#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of Americans recognize a link between global warming and extreme heat, with 75% believing global warming affects it at least \"a little\" and 42% stating it affects it \"a lot.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000008#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["extreme heat","climate change","wildfire","drought","water scarcity","hurricane","flood","fossil fuel"],"geography_discussed":["Europe"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000063","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000063","title":"Climate Change Psychological Distress Prevalence","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2023-07-25","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/climate-change-psychological-distress-prevalence/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that 7% of American adults experience at least mild levels of Climate Change Psychological Distress (CCPD), with Hispanic/Latino adults and younger generations showing the highest prevalence of anxiety and depression. 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Gen Z and Millennials report climate anxiety at 5% and depression at 4%, while Baby Boomers and older adults report 1% for both.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000063#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A total of 8% of American adults are either already discussing their feelings about global warming with a counselor or therapist, or would be interested in doing so. This interest is most pronounced among Hispanics/Latinos (21%) and Gen Z/Millennials (13%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000063#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["mental health"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["prevalence study","demographic analysis"]},{"id":"commyale-000034","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000034","title":"Moral Messages Increase Support for Renewable Energy","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"en","date_published":"2023-07-20","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/moral-messages-increase-support-for-renewable-energy/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The study found that while messages describing the harms of fossil fuels and benefits of renewable energy are effective at increasing support for an energy transition, adding explicit moral claims—such as stating that fossil fuel use is 'unethical'—does not further enhance persuasiveness or the long-term durability of the effect.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000034#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Explicitly emphasizing the moral and ethical aspects of energy sources did not increase the persuasiveness of messages compared to those that only described the negative impacts of fossil fuel use.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000034#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Both moralized and non-moralized messages were effective at changing beliefs about renewable energy and increasing support for an energy transition.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000034#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The persuasive effects of the messages were durable over a three-week period, with between 32% and 48% of the original treatment effect remaining, regardless of whether the message was moralized.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000034#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["renewable energy","fossil fuel","energy transition","climate change communication"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["experiment"]},{"id":"commyale-000109","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000109","title":"Does climate change make you sneeze?","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2023-07-11","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/does-climate-change-make-you-sneeze/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that while a majority of Americans believe allergy seasons have remained stable, 38% perceive them as becoming more severe, with the strongest perception of increase among those most concerned about climate change.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000109#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Climate change is identified as the primary driver for a 21% increase in pollen concentrations in North America between 1990 and 2018, leading to longer and more severe allergy seasons that impact respiratory health and the economy.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000109#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Survey data from 3,079 U.S. adults indicates that 38% believe their local allergy season has become more severe in recent years (28% 'somewhat more' and 10% 'much more'), while 57% believe it has stayed about the same and only 4% believe it has become less severe.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000109#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Perceptions of worsening allergy seasons vary across the 'Six Americas' segments of public opinion on global warming; the 'Alarmed' group is the most likely to report increased severity at 50%, while the 'Doubtful' and 'Dismissive' groups report it at 24% and 23% respectively.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000109#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","air pollution","heat wave","wildfire","fossil fuel","energy transition"],"geography_discussed":["North America"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000044","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000044","title":"Who is most likely to talk about climate change?","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"en","date_published":"2023-05-18","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/who-is-most-likely-to-talk-about-climate-change/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The analysis finds that a majority of Americans (63%) rarely or never discuss global warming. Those most likely to engage in these conversations include Democrats, individuals with higher education, urban residents, Gen Z and Millennials, and Hispanic/Latino Americans. The study highlights a strong correlation between climate concern—specifically those in the 'Alarmed' category—and the frequency of discussion, as well as the influence of supportive social norms and media exposure in encouraging climate conversations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000044#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Most Americans do not frequently discuss global warming; 63% of respondents report they \"rarely\" (30%) or \"never\" (33%) talk about it with family and friends, while only 37% do so \"occasionally\" (29%) or \"often\" (8%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000044#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Certain demographic groups are more likely to discuss global warming (over 40% doing so at least occasionally), specifically Democrats, people with a Bachelor’s degree or higher, urban residents, Gen Z and Millennials, and Hispanic/Latino Americans. Conversely, Republicans, rural residents, those with a high school education or less, and those uninterested in politics are the least likely (under 30%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000044#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Political affiliation shows a stark divide in conversation frequency, with Liberal Democrats (68%) being the most likely to discuss the issue and conservative Republicans (11%) being the least likely.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000044#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a strong link between the level of worry about climate change and the likelihood of talking about it; 83% of those categorized as \"Alarmed\" discuss global warming, compared to much lower rates for the Cautious (14%), Disengaged (9%), Doubtful (3%), and Dismissive (10%) groups.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000044#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Social norms and external triggers significantly increase the frequency of climate discussions. 76% of Americans who hear others talk about global warming at least once a month discuss it themselves, compared to 22% of those who hear it less often. Additionally, 66% of those perceiving strong descriptive norms and 61% of those perceiving strong injunctive norms are more likely to discuss the issue.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000044#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","climate change communication"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["demographic analysis","survey analysis"]},{"id":"commyale-000048","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000048","title":"Global Warming\u0019s Six Americas: Age, Race, Ethnicity, Gender","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2023-04-05","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/global-warmings-six-americas-age-race-ethnicity-gender/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"Based on survey data from 2020-2022, the report finds that younger Americans, women, and people of color—particularly women of color—are more likely to be 'Alarmed' or 'Concerned' about global warming. Conversely, White adults and older generations are more likely to be 'Doubtful' or 'Dismissive'. The analysis emphasizes the need for diversity and inclusion in climate policy and the environmental movement to better engage these varied demographic groups.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000048#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Younger Americans (Gen Z and Millennials) exhibit higher levels of climate concern and lower levels of skepticism compared to older cohorts. 60% of Gen Z and Millennials are 'Alarmed' or 'Concerned', compared to 53% for Gen X and 53% for Baby Boomers and older generations. Additionally, only 16% of Gen Z and Millennials are 'Doubtful' or 'Dismissive', whereas these figures rise to 21% for Gen X and 25% for Baby Boomers and older generations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000048#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Racial and ethnic disparities in climate opinion are significant, with Hispanic/Latino (64%) and Black adults (61%) more likely to be 'Alarmed' or 'Concerned' than White adults (50%). White adults are significantly more likely to be 'Doubtful' or 'Dismissive' (26%) than Black adults (9%) or Hispanic/Latino adults (13%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000048#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Gender differences show that women are more likely to be 'Alarmed' or 'Concerned' (59%) than men (52%), and more likely to be 'Alarmed' specifically (29% vs 26%). Women are also less likely to be 'Doubtful' or 'Dismissive' (17%) than men (24%), though a higher proportion of women (8%) are 'Disengaged' compared to men (4%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000048#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Intersectional analysis reveals that women of color are the most 'Alarmed' group, with Gen Z and Millennial women of color at 39%, followed by Gen X women of color at 37% and older generations of women of color at 32%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000048#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate justice"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["demographic analysis","intersectional analysis","public opinion survey"]}]}