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The report categorizes the U.S. population into six groups based on their attitudes toward global warming: Alarmed, Concerned, Cautious, Disengaged, Doubtful, and Dismissive. In March 2016, 45% of Americans were in the most engaged groups (Alarmed and Concerned), while 21% were in the skeptical groups (Doubtful and Dismissive). The Alarmed group is the most likely to prioritize climate change in voting decisions and participate in climate action campaigns, whereas the Dismissive group generally views the issue as a hoax and may prefer candidates who oppose climate action.

The March 2016 survey indicates that 70% of Americans believe global warming is happening, with an increase in the proportion of people who are 'very worried' and perceive it as a current or future threat to themselves and others. While 53% attribute global warming to human causes, only 11% are aware of the scientific consensus. There is broad support for greenhouse gas emission reductions in the U.S. and for teaching children about global warming, though confidence in the U.S. Congress's ability to pass necessary legislation remains low at 37%.

The report finds that 70% of Americans believe global warming is happening, a seven percent increase since spring 2015. Public concern is rising, with 58% expressing worry and a record 38% believing people in the U.S. are being harmed "right now". There is strong support (76%) for teaching children about global warming in school.

The report finds that while Democrats are generally more convinced of human-caused global warming than Republicans, liberal and moderate Republicans often align with the mainstream public and moderate Democrats. A significant majority of registered voters support various climate policies, including renewable energy research, tax rebates for energy efficiency, and carbon dioxide regulation, though conservative Republicans remain a distinct outlier in their skepticism and opposition to these measures.

The report finds that 70% of Americans believe global warming is happening, though only 53% believe it is mostly human-caused and 11% are aware of the strong scientific consensus. While 58% express worry, few are 'very worried,' and many perceive the threat as distant, though perceptions of immediate harm in the U.S. have reached a record high of 38%. There is strong public support for corporate and individual action, as well as for teaching climate change in schools, but low confidence in the U.S. Congress's ability to pass necessary legislation.

The report finds that 70% of Americans believe global warming is happening, with 53% attributing it to human causes. While worry about the issue is increasing, a significant gap remains between public perception and scientific consensus, as only 11% of respondents recognize that over 90% of climate scientists agree on human-caused warming. Most Americans believe corporations, industry, and citizens should do more to address the issue, and 61% support the U.S. reducing greenhouse gas emissions regardless of other countries' actions.

A March 2016 survey of 1,204 American adults reveals a disconnect between personal concern for global warming and social discourse. While a majority of Americans are interested in and personally value the issue, they rarely hear it discussed in the media or among acquaintances, and frequently avoid discussing it with family and friends themselves.

The Supreme Court suspended the Clean Power Plan, which sets CO2 limits on coal-fired power plants, following a lawsuit by a coalition of states and corporations. Despite this legal action, 61% of adults across the 27 suing states support the policy, with majorities in 23 of those states favoring strict carbon dioxide emission limits to combat global warming and improve public health.

The report finds that while most Americans did not initially view global warming as a moral or spiritual issue, their widely held values regarding stewardship and care for the poor suggest that a moral framing by religious leaders could engage previously unconcerned segments of the U.S. public.

The report analyzes 'Global Warming's Six Americas'—the Alarmed, Concerned, Cautious, Disengaged, Doubtful, and Dismissive—to determine if moral appeals from religious leaders could engage those currently unconcerned about climate change. It finds that while most Americans value caring for the poor and the environment, few outside the Alarmed and Concerned segments currently view global warming as a moral issue or understand its link to poverty. However, a widespread belief in human stewardship of nature and a general preference for religious over scientific explanations among less-engaged groups suggest that moral framing may be an effective communication strategy.

The report finds that residents in underserved Maryland neighborhoods perceive climate change risks similarly to the general state population but experience significantly higher rates of environmental harms, such as flooding and sewage overflows. While these communities support government action on climate and the creation of local resilience hubs, they report lower levels of social capital and resource accessibility. The study highlights a strong demand for energy bill assistance and community centers, suggesting that climate preparedness efforts should be integrated with broader community development and social resilience goals.

The report finds a deep partisan divide in climate perceptions, with supporters of Democratic candidates (Sanders and Clinton) and some Republican candidates (Kasich and Trump) generally believing global warming is happening, while Ted Cruz supporters are the most skeptical. While a broad majority of voters support renewable energy research and tax rebates for energy efficiency, support for carbon taxes and strict emission limits on coal plants drops significantly among Republican supporters, particularly those of Ted Cruz. Global warming is viewed as a very important voting issue primarily by Sanders and Clinton supporters, whereas it ranks low for supporters of Republican candidates.

The report finds that while 73% of registered US voters believe global warming is happening, there is a significant divide between conservative Republicans and other political groups. Most voters support clean energy research and carbon regulation, and are more likely to vote for a presidential candidate who supports climate action than one who opposes it.

The report reveals a deep partisan divide in climate change perceptions. Supporters of Democratic candidates (Sanders, Clinton) and some Republican candidates (Kasich, Trump) generally believe global warming is happening, whereas a majority of Ted Cruz supporters do not. While there is broad support across most candidate groups for renewable energy research and tax rebates for energy-efficient products, significant gaps exist regarding carbon taxes, CO2 regulation, and the importance of climate change as a voting issue.

The report analyzes 'Global Warming's Six Americas'—segments ranging from the Alarmed to the Dismissive—to determine if moral framing by religious leaders can engage those currently unconcerned about climate change. It finds that while most Americans value caring for the poor and the environment, few outside the Alarmed and Concerned segments view global warming as a moral issue or understand its link to poverty. However, a widespread preference for religious over scientific explanations suggests that moral authority could reach skeptical audiences.

The report finds that a minority of Americans view global warming through a religious lens, with 15% believing God controls the climate, 14% seeing it as a sign of the end times, and 11% believing the coming apocalypse removes the need to worry about climate change. These beliefs are most prevalent among Evangelical and Born-Again Christians, Conservative Republicans, and those with lower formal education.

The report finds that while a majority of US registered voters believe global warming is happening and support various clean energy policies, significant ideological divides persist. Democrats and liberal/moderate Republicans generally align with the mainstream public in supporting climate action, whereas conservative Republicans remain the most skeptical group, though they have shown the largest increase in belief that global warming is occurring over a two-year period. Public awareness of the scientific consensus on human-caused warming remains very low across all political groups.

A survey of 1,330 American adults conducted in 2015 shows strong public support for an international climate agreement in Paris, with 71% stating such an agreement is important. A majority of respondents (64%) believe the U.S. should do more to address global warming, and 62% argue the U.S. should reduce emissions regardless of the actions of other countries. Furthermore, majorities believe both developing countries (72%) and other industrialized nations (66%) should increase their efforts to combat climate change.

A 2015 survey of 1,330 American adults shows strong public support for reaching an international climate agreement in Paris, with 71% stating it is important. A majority of respondents (64%) believe the U.S. should do more to address global warming, and 62% argue the U.S. should reduce emissions regardless of the actions of other countries.

The guide suggests that while direct arguments about global warming are often counterproductive, common ground can be found by discussing shared environmental values, concerns about air pollution and biodiversity, and support for renewable energy and energy-efficiency behaviors.