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The report finds that while Democrats are more likely than Republicans to believe in human-caused global warming and support climate action, liberal and moderate Republicans often align with the mainstream public. Conservative Republicans remain the primary group opposed to climate action and skeptical of global warming. There is broad cross-party support for renewable energy research and tax rebates for energy-efficient products, though significant divisions persist regarding carbon taxes and emission limits on coal plants.

The report finds that Americans are generally unaware of the health risks associated with global warming, with 70% having given the issue little or no thought. Only 31% believe global warming is currently harming the health of people in the U.S. to a moderate or great deal, and only 27% could name at least one related health problem. While there is limited awareness of current risks, 34% to 38% of respondents believe conditions such as air pollution, pollen allergies, and heat stroke will become more common in their communities over the next 10 years. Public trust for information on this topic is highest for primary-care doctors (49%), followed by family/friends, the CDC, climate scientists, and the American Medical Association. Additionally, nearly half of respondents believe federal agencies like the CDC, NIH, or FEMA (47%) and the U.S. Congress (46%) should do more to protect the public from these health problems.

A survey by the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication reveals that 67% of Americans support strict CO2 emission limits on existing coal-fired power plants, even with potential electricity cost increases. The data also shows strong public support for infrastructure resilience (83%), renewable energy research (77%), energy-efficient vehicle/solar tax rebates (77%), and the regulation of carbon dioxide as a pollutant (75%). Additionally, 66% of respondents believe global warming is occurring, reflecting a slight increase from November 2013.

The report finds that while a majority of Americans believe global warming is occurring and support various mitigation and adaptation policies, there is a significant gap between public perception and scientific consensus regarding the human cause of climate change.

The October 2014 survey reveals that while 66% of Americans believe global warming is occurring, only 50% attribute it to human activities. Public concern remains relatively steady, with only 33% believing people in the U.S. are currently being harmed. Despite this, there is broad support for increased action from corporations (67%), citizens (63%), and various levels of government, as well as specific policies like infrastructure improvements (83%) and carbon dioxide emission limits on coal plants (67%).

The October 2014 survey reveals that while 66% of Americans believe global warming is happening, only 50% attribute it to human activities, and only 33% believe people in the U.S. are currently being harmed. Despite these gaps in perception, there is strong public support for a variety of climate policies, including renewable energy research (77%), carbon dioxide regulation (75%), and infrastructure improvements for extreme weather (83%).

The report finds that while a majority of Americans believe global warming is bad for health, very few can identify specific health risks or recognize that certain populations are more vulnerable. There is significant public support for increased government action and funding to protect public health from climate change, with primary-care doctors and the CDC being the most trusted sources of information.

The October 2014 survey 'Climate Change in the American Mind' reveals that while 66% of Americans believe global warming is happening, there is a significant gap between public perception and scientific consensus regarding its causes. Only 50% of respondents believe human activities are the primary cause, and only 33% believe people in the U.S. are currently being harmed. Despite this, there is broad support for clean energy research, carbon dioxide regulation, and infrastructure improvements to resist extreme weather, with majorities believing that corporations, citizens, and government officials should do more to address the issue.

The report finds that while a majority of Americans believe global warming is bad for health, very few can identify specific health risks or recognize that certain populations are more vulnerable. There is significant support for increased government action and funding to protect public health, with primary-care doctors and the CDC being the most trusted sources of information.

The report finds that most Americans, including those most concerned about global warming, have a shallow understanding of its specific health impacts. While the 'Alarmed' and 'Concerned' segments generally believe global warming is harmful to health and support government action and funding, they struggle to name specific health threats unprompted. Trust in information sources varies by segment, with primary care physicians and family and friends holding the highest overall credibility across the population.

The report finds that registered voters are significantly more likely to support political candidates who favor action to reduce global warming and are more likely to vote against those who oppose such action. While a strong divide exists between Democrats and Republicans, there is a notable split within the Republican Party, with liberal/moderate Republicans sharing more similarities with moderate/conservative Democrats than with conservative Republicans on issues such as the occurrence of global warming, levels of concern, and support for carbon dioxide emission limits on coal-fired power plants.

A 2014 survey of 1,013 U.S. adults found that while 55% of Americans are at least 'somewhat worried' about global warming, only 15% are 'very worried'. The data suggests a gap between the increasing physical evidence of climate impacts and public perception, with many Americans viewing global warming as a distant threat rather than a personal risk.

The report finds that 'global warming' and 'climate change' are not synonymous for many Americans, with 'global warming' generally being more engaging and evoking stronger negative emotions, a greater sense of urgency, and higher levels of personal and familial threat. While the terms are largely synonymous for Republicans, the use of 'climate change' appears to reduce engagement among Democrats, Independents, liberals, and moderates.

A nationally representative study found that Americans hold diverse views on climate stability, with the 'Threshold' model being the most common. The findings indicate a strong correlation between a person's mental model of climate stability and their acceptance of global warming, with those viewing the system as fragile, gradual, or threshold-based being more likely to believe global warming is happening compared to those with random or stable models.

The report finds that while a majority of Americans believe global warming is occurring and are increasingly certain of it, there is a significant gap between public perception and scientific consensus regarding human causality. Only 15% of Americans are 'very worried' about global warming, with many viewing it as a distant threat that will not personally harm them, their families, or their communities. Additionally, only one in three Americans occasionally discusses the topic with friends and family, often due to perceived disagreements.

The April 2014 survey finds that 64% of Americans believe global warming is occurring, a figure that has remained stable over three years. Notably, certainty among those who believe global warming is happening increased from 54% in May 2011 to 62% in April 2014, while certainty among those who believe it is not happening decreased from 52% to 41% over the same period.

The April 2014 survey 'Climate Change in the American Mind' reveals that while a majority of Americans (64%) believe global warming is happening and are increasingly certain of it, there is a significant gap between public perception and scientific consensus. Only 44% of Americans believe global warming is both happening and human-caused, and only 12% are aware that 90% or more of climate scientists agree on this. Despite these beliefs, few Americans are 'very worried' (15%), often perceiving it as a distant threat that will harm future generations more than themselves. Additionally, the topic is rarely discussed in social circles, with two-thirds of respondents saying they 'rarely' or 'never' discuss it with family and friends.

The April 2014 report 'Climate Change in the American Mind' reveals that while a majority of Americans (64%) believe global warming is happening and are increasingly certain of this fact, there is a significant gap between public perception and scientific consensus. Only 44% of Americans believe global warming is both happening and human-caused, and only 12% are aware that 90% or more of climate scientists agree on this. Furthermore, the report finds that most Americans perceive global warming as a distant threat; only 15% are 'very worried' and only 32% believe people in the U.S. are being harmed 'right now'. Socially, the issue is not widely discussed, with two-thirds of Americans rarely or never discussing it with family and friends, often due to perceived disagreement.

The report details the extent to which Americans are willing to participate in campaigns, petitions, and voting pledges to address global warming, as well as their use of consumer activism to reward or punish companies based on their climate actions.

The report details shifts in how Americans in the Northeast, Midwest, South, and West experienced extreme weather between Fall 2012 and November 2013. It highlights a general consensus on the vulnerability of agriculture and electricity systems, with a majority of citizens advocating for government prioritization of water supplies, transportation, and public health. Additionally, 56% of Americans believe global warming is impacting U.S. weather.