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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.

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 survey of 2,000 adult TV news viewers in Virginia found that paying attention to local weather forecasts is associated with the belief that extreme weather is increasing in the state, which subsequently correlates with stronger beliefs and concerns regarding global climate change. These effects were most pronounced among individuals who trust their local weathercaster and those identifying as politically conservative or moderate.

The report identifies a 'Francis Effect,' where American adults, particularly Catholics, became more engaged and concerned about global warming between spring and fall 2015. Key shifts include increased trust in the Pope as an information source, a greater perception of global warming as a moral and social justice issue, and heightened concern for the impact of climate change on the world's poor and developing nations. While support for unilateral U.S. emission reductions increased slightly, support for specific policies like carbon dioxide limits on coal plants remained stable or decreased slightly.

The document describes a research paper examining the extent to which the American public understands the negative health consequences of global warming and the factors influencing this awareness, including the impact of question formatting (open- versus closed-ended) on research findings.

The October 2015 survey indicates that 67% of Americans believe global warming is occurring, with 53% attributing it primarily to human activity. While worry about global warming increased between spring and fall 2015, pessimism regarding the ability to successfully reduce it is growing, with only 4% believing humans can and will succeed. A majority of Americans believe corporations, citizens, and the U.S. government should do more to address the issue. Additionally, the report identifies 'The Francis Effect,' noting that Pope Francis's teachings have specifically influenced the views and concerns of Catholic Americans.

The October 2015 survey reveals that while 67% of Americans believe global warming is happening and 53% attribute it to human activity, there is a significant gap in understanding the scientific consensus. Public worry has increased since spring 2015, and there is growing pessimism about the ability of humans to successfully reduce global warming. The report also highlights 'The Francis Effect,' noting that Pope Francis's teachings have increased the likelihood of American Catholics viewing climate change as a moral, social justice, and poverty issue.

The document finds that Catholic Republicans are more likely than non-Catholic Republicans to believe global warming is happening, attribute it to human activities, and support climate policies, a trend that persists even among conservative Republicans.

A 2015 survey of US broadcast meteorologists reveals that over 90% believe climate change is occurring, with nearly 90% of those attributing it at least partly to human activity. While most believe climate change has influenced or will influence local weather, agriculture, and transportation, optimism regarding the ability to limit further change or avoid harmful impacts remains low. Additionally, nearly 70% of weathercasters believe it is appropriate to report climate science, and over 90% believe their audiences are at least somewhat interested in local climate impacts.

The report details a survey of US broadcast meteorologists, finding that over 90% believe climate change is occurring and most believe it has already influenced local weather, water resources, and agriculture. While many feel it is appropriate to report climate science, they face obstacles such as lack of time in newscasts. The survey also highlights a gap between the meteorologists' perception of scientific consensus on human-caused climate change and the actual consensus reported in literature.

The research evaluates how numeric assertions and an 'estimation and reveal' technique influence the American public's perception of scientific agreement on human-caused climate change, finding both methods effective across different political ideologies.

A 2014 survey of American adults reveals that Catholics are more likely than other Christians to believe global warming is occurring, express concern about it, and support policy interventions. Specifically, 70% of Catholics believe global warming is happening, compared to 57% of non-Catholic Christians. Catholics also show higher support for renewable energy mandates and incentives, including a 69% support rate for requiring utilities to produce 20% of electricity from renewables, even with a $100 annual household cost increase.

The report analyzes how different denominations of American Christians perceive climate change, finding that Catholics are generally the most concerned and supportive of climate policies, while evangelicals are the most split on the reality of global warming and more likely to prioritize religious beliefs over scientific explanations. It also assesses the trust placed in religious leaders, specifically Pope Francis, and the support for specific climate mitigation policies.

The research demonstrates that perceived scientific agreement acts as a gateway belief, where increasing public awareness of the scientific consensus causally leads to higher beliefs that climate change is occurring, human-caused, and a threat, which subsequently increases support for public action.

The study reveals a divided Republican electorate, where moderate and liberal Republicans are significantly more likely to believe global warming is occurring and support carbon dioxide regulation than conservative and Tea Party Republicans. Despite these divisions, a majority of all Republicans support tax rebates for energy-efficient vehicles and solar panels, including a majority of conservatives.

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.