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The study uses a representative survey of 1,580 U.S. citizens to test 48 items based on 12 identified climate delay discourses. The authors find that while beliefs aligning with most of these discourses are widespread in the United States, certain discourses have a stronger correlation with specific policy preferences than others.

The report finds that Latinos in the U.S., especially Spanish-language speakers, are more likely to be 'Alarmed' and less likely to be 'Dismissive' of global warming than non-Latinos. While Alarmed Latinos show a high willingness to join political campaigns, they face distinct barriers, including fear of attracting attention from immigration authorities and a lack of knowledge regarding which officials to contact.