{"query_echo":{"q":"","filters":{"organization":["Yale Program on Climate Change Communication"]},"warnings":[]},"total":{"value":294,"relation":"eq"},"page":7,"page_size":20,"self":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/api/v1/search?organization=yale-program-on-climate-change-communication&page=7","next":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/api/v1/search?organization=yale-program-on-climate-change-communication&page=8","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-000115","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000115","title":"For the First Time, the Alarmed are Now the Largest of Global Warming\u0014s Six Americas","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2020-01-16","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/for-the-first-time-the-alarmed-are-now-the-largest-of-global-warmings-six-americas/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds a significant shift in U.S. public opinion toward climate concern, with the 'Alarmed' segment reaching an all-time high of 31% in November 2019, nearly tripling in size since 2014. Conversely, the 'Dismissive' and 'Doubtful' segments have both decreased to 10% each, resulting in the 'Alarmed' now outnumbering the 'Dismissive' by more than 3 to 1.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000115#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"As of November 2019, 58% of Americans are categorized as either 'Alarmed' or 'Concerned' about global warming, with the 'Alarmed' segment reaching a record high of 31%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000115#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The 'Alarmed' segment of the population has nearly tripled in size from October 2014 to November 2019, while the 'Dismissive' and 'Doubtful' segments have each declined to 10%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000115#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There has been a major shift in the two most engaged 'issue publics'; the 'Alarmed' now outnumber the 'Dismissive' by more than 3 to 1, whereas they were similar in size in 2014.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000115#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":[],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000182","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000182","title":"Climate Change and the American Diet","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2020","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2020/02/climate-change-american-diet.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A 2020 survey of 1,043 U.S. adults found that while most Americans are willing to eat more plant-based foods and less red meat, significant barriers exist, including cost, taste, and lack of access—particularly for lower-income households. The report highlights a gap in awareness, as many respondents do not fully connect meat and dairy production to global warming. It also notes that individuals categorized as 'Alarmed' or 'Concerned' regarding climate change are the most likely to adopt pro-climate dietary behaviors and hold food companies accountable for their environmental impact.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000182#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A vast majority of Americans are open to increasing their intake of plant-based foods, with 94% willing to eat more fruit and vegetables, 55% willing to eat more plant-based meat alternatives, and 54% willing to eat less red meat.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000182#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Health is the primary driver for choosing plant-based foods, cited by 91% of respondents, followed by taste (83%), ease of preparation (77%), and price (75%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000182#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Financial and structural barriers are more pronounced for lower-income Americans (households earning <$50,000), who are more likely to report lacking access to nearby grocery stores (20% vs 9% for higher-income) and fresh produce (14% vs 6% for higher-income).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000182#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a significant perception that plant-based meals are more expensive; 49% of Americans believe a plant-based main course costs more than a meat-based one, while only 14% believe it is less expensive.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000182#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Many Americans lack awareness of the link between livestock and climate change; only 27% believe beef production contributes 'a lot' to global warming, and 23% believe it does not contribute at all.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000182#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite believing that reducing food waste helps the environment, 74% of Americans report throwing out spoiled or unwanted food 'sometimes', 'often', or 'always', and 72% 'rarely' or 'never' compost.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000182#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans categorized as 'Alarmed' regarding global warming are significantly more likely to adopt pro-climate diets, with 77% willing to eat plant-based meat alternatives compared to 39% of other groups.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000182#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The 'Alarmed' group is more likely to use their purchasing power to influence food companies, with 52% having rewarded companies for environmental steps and 42% having punished them by not buying their products.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000182#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["food waste","greenhouse gas emissions","food system","food insecurity"],"geography_discussed":["World"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","demographic analysis"]},{"id":"commyale-000221","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000221","title":"Climate Change in the Minds of U.S. News Audiences","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2020","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2020/10/Climate-Change-in-the-Minds-of-US-News-Audiences.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report examines climate change perceptions among regular viewers and listeners of CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, NPR, the Weather Channel, and national nightly network news. It finds significant divergence in beliefs regarding human-caused global warming, particularly within the Fox News audience, while noting a general desire for more information across most news audiences.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000221#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Across all six news audiences, there is a widespread feeling of being under-informed about global warming, with fewer than 20% of any group reporting they feel \"very well informed.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000221#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a sharp divide in the belief that global warming is human-caused: large majorities in all audiences except Fox News hold this view. In the Fox News audience, 53% believe global warming is happening, but 48% attribute it to \"natural changes in the environment\" rather than human activity.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000221#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Perceptions of media performance vary by outlet; majorities of audiences for CNN, NPR, MSNBC, and nightly network news believe the media should do more to address global warming, whereas only 34% of the Fox News audience shares this view.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000221#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The report identifies a correlation between news source and the 'Six Americas' segments: NPR, MSNBC, and CNN audiences are predominantly 'Alarmed' or 'Concerned', while the Fox News audience is largest among the 'Concerned' and 'Cautious' (43% combined).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000221#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite differing beliefs on causes, majorities across all news 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middle-ground opinion categories and are more likely to engage in good-faith dialogue.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000158#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Establishing common ground through near-universal environmental values—such as stewardship of Earth's resources and limiting corporate influence on policy—is more effective than relying solely on scientific facts, which can trigger a retreat from logical reasoning.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000158#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Communicating the scientific consensus that climate change is man-made serves as a 'gateway belief' that can reduce politically motivated reasoning and lead to support for climate policies.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000158#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Maintaining an optimistic tone is critical because hopeful individuals are more likely to support mitigation policies and discuss the issue with others, whereas excessive 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While 66% express worry and 64% believe it affects U.S. weather, social engagement remains low, as 59% rarely or never discuss the topic with family and friends. There is a notable gap in understanding scientific consensus, with only 22% aware that over 90% of climate scientists agree on human-caused warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000233#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A significant majority of Americans believe global warming is occurring, with 72% stating it is happening and 52% feeling \"extremely\" or \"very\" sure of this fact.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000233#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 59% of Americans believe global warming is primarily caused by human activities, there is a lack of awareness regarding the strength of scientific consensus; only 22% recognize that more than 90% of climate scientists agree that human-caused global warming is happening.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000233#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Emotional responses are characterized by worry and interest, with 66% of Americans reporting they are at least \"somewhat worried\" and 64% feeling \"very\" or \"moderately\" \"interested\" in the issue.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000233#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Perceptions of risk are high for others and the environment but lower for individuals; 73% believe plant and animal species will be harmed, while only 43% believe they will be personally harmed.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000233#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Social engagement with the topic is limited, as 59% of Americans rarely or never discuss global warming with family and friends, and only 24% hear people they know talking about it at least once a month.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000233#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public perception of social norms for climate action is low, with only 43% perceiving an injunctive norm (family/friends expecting action) and 40% perceiving a descriptive norm (family/friends actually taking action).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000233#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans maintain a level of optimism regarding solutions, with 66% disagreeing that it is too late to act and 48% believing new technologies can solve the problem without requiring major lifestyle changes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000233#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a strong link between global warming and perceived weather impacts in the U.S., with 64% believing it affects U.S. weather and 56% viewing extreme weather as a risk to their community over the next 10 years.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000233#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans identified specific 2019 events as being worsened by global warming, most notably the melting of Greenland ice sheets (64%), European heat waves (55%), and California wildfires (50%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000233#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","climate risk","extreme weather event","climate change mitigation","climate change communication"],"geography_discussed":["Greenland","Europe","California","Brazil","Central America"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000244","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000244","title":"Climate Activism: Beliefs, Attitudes, and Behaviors","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2019-11","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2020/02/global-warming-activism-november-2019.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that while 53% of Americans support climate activists, only 33% believe citizen advocacy actually influences elected officials' policy decisions. There is a significant gap between willingness and action: 51% would vote for a candidate based on their global warming position if asked by a respected peer, but only 11% actually contacted an official in the past year. Trust in public figures varies, with Bill Nye and Greta Thunberg being among the most trusted sources of information. Political affiliation strongly correlates with support and participation, with Democrats showing the highest levels of activism and efficacy.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000244#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of Americans (53%) support climate activists who urge elected officials to take action to reduce global warming, though this support is heavily split by party: 84% of Democrats, 50% of Independents, and 23% of Republicans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000244#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is low confidence in the efficacy of citizen advocacy, with only 33% of registered voters believing that actions such as rallies, marches, and petitions influence elected officials' decisions on global warming policies.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000244#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans feel more capable of influencing local entities than national ones; 50% are confident they can affect local businesses and 48% local government, compared to only 35% for the federal government.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000244#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While many Americans express a willingness to take political action if prompted by someone they respect—such as signing a petition (55%) or voting for a candidate (51%)—actual engagement is low, with only 11% having contacted an elected official in the previous 12 months.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000244#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans significantly overestimate the prevalence of climate activism; while only 11% of adults actually contacted elected officials in the past year, the average estimate among the public is that 28% did so.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000244#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Consumer activism is practiced by roughly one-third of the population, with 32% buying products from companies taking steps to reduce global warming and 27% boycotting companies that oppose such steps.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000244#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public figures vary in their perceived reliability as information sources; Bill Nye \"The Science Guy\" is the most trusted (76% of those familiar), followed by Greta Thunberg (67%) and Pope Francis (64%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000244#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Greta Thunberg and Bill Nye are the most influential public figures for mobilizing action, with 43% and 42% of familiar respondents, respectively, stating they would join a campaign if asked by them.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000244#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate policy","climate change communication"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000280","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000280","title":"Politics & Global Warming","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2019-11","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2020/01/politics-global-warming-november-2019b.pdf","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 registered U.S. voters believe global warming is happening and human-caused, significant partisan divides persist. There is broad support for clean energy research and carbon pricing, but voters are split on fossil fuel expansion. Global warming has increased in importance as a voting issue for the 2020 presidential election.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000280#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of registered voters believe global warming is occurring and is primarily caused by human activity, though these beliefs are strongly polarized by party. While 73% of all registered voters think global warming is happening, this figure drops to 41% among conservative Republicans. Similarly, 59% of all registered voters believe it is caused mostly by human activities, compared to only 25% of conservative Republicans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000280#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Worry regarding global warming is prevalent among two-thirds of registered voters, with a notable 20 percentage point increase over five years among moderate/conservative Democrats. Concern is highest among liberal Democrats (94%) and lowest among conservative Republicans (26%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000280#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong bipartisan support for clean energy and carbon pollution policies. 87% of registered voters support a revenue-neutral carbon tax, and 59% support a 'Fee and Dividend' plan. High levels of support also exist for funding renewable energy research (87%), generating renewable energy on public land (86%), and providing tax rebates for energy-efficient vehicles or solar panels (82%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000280#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public opinion is divided on the expansion of fossil fuel production. Support for expanding offshore drilling (47%) and drilling/mining on public land (43%) is driven primarily by Republicans. Conversely, a large majority (70%) of registered voters oppose drilling for oil in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000280#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of registered voters (62%) support the U.S. president declaring global warming a national emergency if Congress fails to act, representing a 17 percentage point increase since April 2019.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000280#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is broad support for U.S. participation in the Paris Climate Agreement (76%), and 66% of registered voters oppose President Trump's decision to withdraw from the agreement.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000280#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Global warming has risen in importance as a voting issue for the 2020 presidential election, ranking 11th among 29 issues (up from 17th in April 2019). For 45% of registered voters, a candidate's position on global warming will be 'very important'. It is the #1 most important issue for liberal Democrats (17%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000280#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Registered voters generally believe that corporations and industry should do more to address global warming (74%), with support for this view spanning all political parties.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000280#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong consensus (79%) that schools should teach children about the causes, consequences, and potential solutions to global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000280#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","carbon tax","renewable energy","solar energy","wind power","petroleum industry","Paris Agreement","climate education","climate policy","clean energy"],"geography_discussed":["Alaska","Paris"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","partisan analysis"]},{"id":"commyale-000149","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000149","title":"Americans Oppose Drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"fact sheet","language":"en","date_published":"2019-09-26","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/americans-oppose-drilling-arctic-national-wildlife-refuge-2019/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A survey of 1,097 registered U.S. voters found that 67% oppose oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), with strong opposition outnumbering strong support by nearly four to one. 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Only 17% of Republicans reported that they \"strongly support\" the policy.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000149#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is already being impacted by global warming, and a U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management report indicates that many species nesting in the Coastal Plain are seeing population decreases and could face catastrophic consequences from climate change.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000149#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","biodiversity loss"],"geography_discussed":["Alaska"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000007","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000007","title":"Who is willing to pay more for renewable energy?","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2019-07-16","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/who-is-willing-to-pay-more-for-renewable-energy/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"Based on two national surveys conducted between 2018 and 2019, the report finds that 47% of Americans are willing to pay more for renewable energy, with an overall average additional payment of $16.25 per month. Willingness to pay is driven by perceptions of health risks from fossil fuels, economic benefits of renewables, and political ideology, rather than income levels.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000007#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Nearly half of Americans (47%) expressed a willingness to pay more for electricity from 100% renewable sources, while 50% stated they would pay $0. The average additional amount Americans are willing to pay is $16.25 per month, which rises to an average of $33.72 per month among those willing to pay at least some amount.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000007#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Specific demographic and ideological groups are more likely to be willing to pay more for renewable energy, including liberal Democrats, younger adults, racial/ethnic minorities, and individuals with graduate degrees. This willingness is also higher among those who believe fossil fuel air pollution harms human health and that renewable energy strengthens the economy and creates jobs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000007#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Income level is not a primary driver of the willingness to pay more for renewable energy, suggesting that the decision is not based on the ability to afford the cost.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000007#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The report suggests that as the costs of generating electricity from renewable sources continue to decline, the public's willingness to pay more will become less relevant, as consumers may eventually pay less for renewable energy.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000007#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["renewable energy","wind power","solar energy","fossil fuel","energy transition","air pollution","economic growth"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000145","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000145","title":"Americans underestimate how many others in the U.S. think global warming is happening","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2019-07-02","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/americans-underestimate-how-many-others-in-the-u-s-think-global-warming-is-happening/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that Americans significantly underestimate the percentage of their fellow citizens who believe global warming is occurring, with an average estimate of 54% compared to an actual figure of 69%. This gap, termed pluralistic ignorance, is most pronounced among conservative Republicans and rural residents, while liberal Democrats and highly educated individuals are more accurate. The findings suggest that correcting these misperceptions can increase willingness to discuss climate change and increase support for climate policies.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000145#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Americans generally underestimate the social consensus on global warming; while 69% of Americans believe global warming is happening, the average estimate of other Americans' beliefs is only 54%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000145#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Accuracy in estimating public opinion varies by demographic: liberal Democrats and those with higher education are more accurate, whereas conservative Republicans and people in rural areas are less accurate.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000145#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Approximately 19% of Americans are unsure how many others in the U.S. believe global warming is happening, with conservative Republicans being the most likely to express this uncertainty and liberal Democrats the least likely.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000145#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Perceiving a greater social consensus on global warming correlates with more pro-climate views and behaviors, including a higher frequency of discussing the topic with friends and family.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000145#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Correcting pluralistic ignorance—the misjudgment of others' beliefs—can reduce self-silencing, increase willingness to discuss climate change, and increase support for climate policies.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000145#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change communication","climate policy"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000083","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000083","title":"Majority of Americans think fossil fuel companies are responsible for the damages caused by global warming","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"en","date_published":"2019-06-19","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/majority-of-americans-think-fossil-fuel-companies-are-responsible-for-the-damages-caused-by-global-warming/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A survey of 5,131 U.S. adults found that a majority of Americans believe fossil fuel companies are responsible for global warming damages and should bear the costs of these damages rather than taxpayers. Specifically, 57% of respondents attribute a moderate to great deal of responsibility to these companies, and 50% support local officials filing liability lawsuits against them. The data indicates widespread distrust of fossil fuel companies, with 66% of participants expressing distrust.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000083#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of Americans (57%) believe fossil fuel companies bear a moderate or great deal of responsibility for damages caused by global warming, and an equal percentage (57%) support requiring these companies to pay for a portion of local damages resulting from carbon pollution.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000083#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"When choosing between fossil fuel companies and taxpayers to cover the costs of global warming damages, 53% of Americans believe the companies should pay for most or all of the costs, while only 6% believe taxpayers should bear the primary burden.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000083#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Half of the surveyed U.S. adults (50%) support the action of local officials filing liability lawsuits against fossil fuel companies whose products contribute to climate change, with 30% opposing the idea.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000083#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a significant lack of trust in fossil fuel companies among the public, with 66% of Americans reporting that they somewhat or strongly distrust them, compared to 31% who trust them.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000083#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Geographic analysis shows that in all but eight U.S. states, a majority of residents believe fossil fuel corporations are responsible for global warming damages and should contribute to the costs of damages in affected communities.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000083#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","climate change litigation","climate finance","carbon dioxide emissions","sea level rise"],"geography_discussed":["Baltimore","Oakland","Boulder","New York City"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000110","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000110","title":"Do younger generations care more about global warming?","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2019-06-11","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/do-younger-generations-care-more-about-global-warming/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report analyzes data from 2017 to 2019 to determine if younger Americans are more concerned and engaged with global warming than older generations. It finds that while Millennial Republicans are more likely to accept climate science and worry about global warming than older Republicans—reducing the political divide among youth—actual civic engagement, such as contacting government officials, remains similar across most generations. However, younger generations rank global warming higher as a priority for the 2020 Presidential election than older adults.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000110#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"There is a generational gap in climate concern, with 70% of adults aged 18 to 34 worrying about global warming compared to 56% of those aged 55 or older.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000110#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Political polarization regarding global warming is lower among Millennials than older generations, specifically because Millennial Republicans are more likely than older Republicans to believe global warming is happening, is human-caused, and is agreed upon by most scientists.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000110#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While younger generations are more likely to view global warming as personally important or express a willingness to engage in activism, actual behavior in contacting government officials is similar across most cohorts: 13% of Millennials, 12% of Baby Boomers, and 10% of the Silent Generation reported doing so, while only 8% of Generation X did.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000110#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Younger generations rank global warming higher as a priority for their voting decisions in the 2020 Presidential election than older generations, although similar proportions across all generations describe it as \"very important.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000110#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","climate change communication","carbon dioxide emissions","Green New Deal"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000076","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000076","title":"Do Americans understand how air pollution from fossil fuels harms health?","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"en","date_published":"2019-05-14","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/do-americans-understand-how-air-pollution-from-fossil-fuels-harms-health/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A December 2018 survey of 1,114 US adults found that while 73% believe fossil fuel air pollution harms health, only 55% could name a specific health problem. Most respondents cited general respiratory issues, while neurological problems, diabetes, and kidney disease were largely unknown. Additionally, 56% believe certain groups are more vulnerable to these effects, most frequently identifying seniors and those in polluted areas.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000076#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of Americans recognize that air pollution from fossil fuels is harmful to health, but only slightly more than half can identify a specific health impact.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000076#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public knowledge of health impacts is dominated by general respiratory issues, with very low awareness of neurological or other systemic diseases.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000076#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"No survey participants mentioned several health conditions linked to air pollution, specifically diabetes, kidney disease, or the weakening of bones.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000076#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 56% of participants believe some groups are more susceptible to air pollution's health effects, fewer than half of the total sample could name a specific vulnerable group.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000076#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The most commonly identified vulnerable populations are seniors and people living or working in polluted areas.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000076#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["air pollution","fossil fuel","public health","environmental justice"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000117","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000117","title":"Changes in Awareness of and Support for the Green New Deal December 2018 to April 2019","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2019-05-09","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/changes-in-awareness-of-and-support-for-the-green-new-deal-december-2018-to-april-2019/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"Between December 2018 and April 2019, public awareness of the Green New Deal in the U.S. increased significantly, but support became sharply polarized along party lines. While Democratic support remained high, Republican support dropped dramatically, particularly among those with high awareness of the proposal and those who frequently consume Fox News.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000117#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Public awareness of the Green New Deal increased substantially between December 2018 and April 2019. The percentage of registered voters who had heard at least \"a little\" about the proposal rose from 17% to 59%, while those who had heard \"nothing at all\" fell from 82% to 41%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000117#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Awareness growth was most pronounced among conservative Republicans, who saw a 59 percentage point increase. By April 2019, 38% of conservative Republicans reported having heard \"a lot\" about the Green New Deal, which was double the rate of liberal Democrats (17%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000117#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Support for the Green New Deal became highly polarized by April 2019. While support remained high for Democrats, Republican support decreased by 20 percentage points overall, with a 25-point drop among conservative Republicans and an 11-point drop among liberal/moderate Republicans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000117#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a strong inverse relationship between awareness and support among Republicans. Republicans who had heard \"a lot\" about the Green New Deal were 81 percentage points less supportive (4% support) than those who had heard \"nothing at all\" (85% support). In contrast, Democrats who had heard \"a lot\" were slightly more supportive (96%) than those who had heard \"nothing at all\" (89%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000117#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Frequent consumption of Fox News correlates with higher awareness and lower support for the Green New Deal among Republicans. Only 22% of Republicans who watch Fox News more than once per week supported the proposal in April (a 32-point decrease from December), compared to 56% support among Republicans who watch it once per week or less (a 15-point decrease).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000117#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["Green New Deal","renewable energy","fossil fuel","electrical grid","energy efficiency","climate policy"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000232","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000232","title":"climate change in the american mind","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2019-04","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2019/06/Climate_Change_American_Mind_April_2019c.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The April 2019 survey reveals that 69% of Americans believe global warming is happening, with 55% attributing it primarily to human activities. While 62% express worry and 64% consider the issue personally important, social engagement remains low, as 63% rarely or never discuss it with family and friends. Public perception of risk is highest for future generations (69%) and plant/animal species (71%), while 38% believe people in the U.S. are being harmed 'right now.' The report also highlights a gap in scientific literacy, with only 17% aware that over 90% of climate scientists agree on human-caused warming. Americans primarily conceptualize global warming as an environmental (75%) and scientific (69%) issue, and 60% believe it is currently affecting U.S. weather.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000232#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A significant majority of Americans believe global warming is occurring, with 69% stating it is happening and 46% feeling \"extremely\" or \"very\" sure of this fact. Conversely, only 16% believe it is not happening, and 8% are highly certain it is not.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000232#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 55% of Americans believe global warming is mostly human-caused, there is a lack of understanding regarding the strength of scientific consensus; only 17% know that more than 90% of climate scientists agree on human-caused warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000232#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Emotional and personal concern is prevalent, with 62% of Americans reporting they are at least \"somewhat worried\" and 64% stating the issue is personally important to them.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000232#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Perceptions of harm are highest for non-human species (71%) and future generations (69%), while 38% believe people in the U.S. are being harmed \"right now.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000232#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Social engagement with the topic is limited; 63% of Americans rarely or never discuss global warming with family and friends, and only 45% perceive a social expectation (injunctive norm) to take action.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000232#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans primarily view global warming through environmental (75%) and scientific (69%) lenses, followed by severe weather (64%) and agriculture (63%). It is least commonly viewed as a religious issue (9%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000232#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a general sense of efficacy and hope for technological solutions, with 64% disagreeing that it is too late to act and 49% believing new technologies can solve the problem without requiring major lifestyle changes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000232#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A majority of Americans (60%) believe global warming is affecting U.S. weather, with specific local concerns including extreme heat (69%), droughts (64%), and flooding (60%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000232#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","climate risk","extreme weather event","climate change mitigation"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000275","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000275","title":"Politics & Global Warming","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2019-04","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2019/05/Politics-Global-Warming-April-2019b.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that while 70% of registered U.S. voters believe global warming is happening, there is a significant partisan divide in beliefs about its causes and the urgency of action. Despite this, there is broad cross-party support for renewable energy investment, pollution regulation, and carbon taxes. The Green New Deal is supported by a majority (69%) of voters, though opinions on its economic impact and funding are split. Global warming is a high priority for Democrats but ranks low for Republicans as a 2020 voting issue.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000275#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of registered voters (70%) believe global warming is occurring, though this is split by party: 95% of liberal Democrats and 63% of liberal/moderate Republicans agree, while only 38% of conservative Republicans do.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000275#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Fifty-five percent of registered voters believe human activities are the primary cause of global warming, with strong agreement among liberal Democrats (86%) and low agreement among conservative Republicans (21%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000275#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Broad support exists across the political spectrum for three primary government strategies to reduce pollution: investing in renewable energy research and infrastructure (87%), regulating pollution (82%), and taxing pollution (72%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000275#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Specific carbon-pricing and emission policies have majority support, including a revenue-neutral carbon tax (67%), a 'Fee and Dividend' plan (59%), and strict carbon dioxide emission limits on coal-fired power plants (69%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000275#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Green New Deal is supported by 69% of registered voters, including 93% of Democrats and 44% of Republicans. Most supporters prefer paying for it through cutting other government spending (65%), raising corporate taxes (64%), or raising taxes on wealthy households (62%), while only 24% support increasing the federal budget deficit.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000275#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Voters are divided on the economic impact of the Green New Deal: 35% believe it will increase total U.S. jobs compared to 21% who believe it will decrease them, and 36% believe it will help the economy compared to 26% who believe it will hurt it.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000275#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Global warming is a significant voting issue for Democrats (64% say it is very important for the 2020 election) but ranks as the 17th most important issue overall among all registered voters.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000275#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong consensus (77%) that schools should teach children about the causes, consequences, and solutions to global warming, with support from 94% of Democrats and 59% of Republicans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000275#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 72% of registered voters believe corporations and industry should do more to address global warming, actual individual action is low; only 11% of registered voters contacted an elected official in the previous 12 months to urge action on the issue.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000275#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Voters are split on fossil fuel production: 53% support expanding offshore drilling for oil and natural gas, but only 33% support drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000275#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","carbon tax","carbon dioxide emissions","Green New Deal","climate education","climate policy","energy transition"],"geography_discussed":["Alaska"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","partisan analysis"]},{"id":"commyale-000079","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000079","title":"A growing majority of Americans think global warming is happening and are worried","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2019-02-21","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/a-growing-majority-of-americans-think-global-warming-is-happening-and-are-worried/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"Analysis of survey data from 2013 to 2018 shows a sharp increase in the proportion of Americans who believe global warming is happening, is human-caused, and is a cause for personal and general concern, with these trends appearing across the political spectrum.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000079#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Between December 2013 and December 2018, there were significant increases in the proportion of Americans who believe global warming is occurring (+11 percentage points), is caused by humans (+15), and that there is scientific consensus on its occurrence (+15). Additionally, the percentage of people reporting personal experience with the effects of global warming rose by 13 percentage points.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000079#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public concern and perceived importance of global warming increased during the study period, with a 16-point rise in those who are worried, a 17-point rise in those who feel it is personally important, and increases in the belief that it will harm Americans in general (+12) and individuals personally (+11).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000079#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"These shifts in opinion occurred across the political spectrum, including among Democrats and Republicans. Specifically, the 16-point increase in worry was driven largely by moderate/conservative Democrats (+19) and conservative Republicans (+18).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000079#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","climate change communication"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000075","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000075","title":"Americans are increasingly alarmed about global warming","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"fact sheet","language":"en","date_published":"2019-02-09","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/americans-are-increasingly-alarmed-about-global-warming/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A survey of U.S. adults from 2013 to 2018 shows a significant shift in climate change attitudes, with the proportion of 'Alarmed' individuals doubling to 29% by December 2018, while 'Dismissive' and 'Doubtful' segments decreased.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000075#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Between 2013 and 2018, the proportion of Americans categorized as \"Alarmed\"—those most worried about global warming and supportive of aggressive carbon pollution reduction—more than doubled, reaching an all-time high of 29% in December 2018.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000075#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There has been a decline in climate skepticism over the five-year period; the \"Dismissive\" and \"Doubtful\" segments each fell to 9% by the end of 2018, representing a combined 12-point decrease since 2013.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000075#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The overall trend in the U.S. population shows a movement away from skepticism toward concern, with the \"Alarmed\" now outnumbering the \"Dismissive\" more than 3 to 1 (29% vs. 9%), compared to 2013 when both groups were equal at 14%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000075#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","carbon dioxide emissions"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey"]},{"id":"commyale-000100","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000100","title":"Who is changing their mind about global warming and why?","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"en","date_published":"2019-01-08","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/who-is-changing-their-mind-about-global-warming-and-why/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"Analysis of survey data from 2011-2015 shows that 8% of Americans changed their opinions on global warming, with 84% of those becoming more concerned. 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