Evidence for Better Climate Communication
At Mason 4C, our work is grounded in rigorous social science research. This library brings together our peer-reviewed publications, Climate Notes, reports, and practical resources to help researchers, journalists, educators, policymakers, health professionals, and other trusted voices better understand how people think about climate change — and how to communicate about it effectively.
Browse by topic, publication type, or keyword to explore the research behind our work and the evidence informing climate communication around the world.
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July 24, 2026
Americans with disabilities are more likely than those without disabilities to say global warming is harming their health
Americans with disabilities are at greater risk from the health impacts of climate change. For instance, extreme weather events are especially dangerous for people with health issu...
April 2, 2026
Mason 4C Insights on Climate Change and the 2026 U.S. Primaries
The 2026 U.S. midterm elections will be vitally important for the climate, with results shaping the final two years of climate policy under the Trump administration — from energy...
March 19, 2026
Vulnerability outpaces climate worry in U.S. frontline communities
We are pleased to announce the publication of a new article, “Vulnerability outpaces climate worry in U.S. frontline communities” in the journal One Earth. Climate ch...
February 19, 2026
Global Warming’s Six Americas, Fall 2025
In 2009, we identified Global Warming’s Six Americas – the Alarmed, Concerned, Cautious, Disengaged, Doubtful, and Dismissive – six distinct audiences within the Ame...
November 4, 2025
A reminder before COP30: The world supports climate action
The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, begins on November 10, 2025. The two-week conference will convene most of the world’s ...
September 18, 2025
Top Public Worries in the U.S.
Climate change connects directly to many other social issues such as the cost of living, the economy, health, disruption of government services, and national security. Understandin...
September 9, 2025
Top news sources for Global Warmings’ Six Americas
The news media is one of the most important channels for climate change communication. Journalists choose what climate stories to report and how to cover them, which in turn a...
September 8, 2025
About half of Americans understand that global warming is increasing homeowners insurance costs
Global warming is increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather events such as heatwaves, floods and wildfires. Extreme weather events in turn r...
August 5, 2025
Heat, work, and worry: How is outdoor employment linked to concern about extreme heat?
June 2025 was the third-hottest June on record, continuing a trend of rising temperatures worldwide. Extreme heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S.—su...
May 15, 2025
A majority of registered voters want federal agencies to increase their efforts to protect people from the health harms of global warming
Many Americans understand that climate change harms health, and an increasing percentage believe climate-related health harms will become more common in their community over t...