Climate change connects directly to many other social issues such as the cost of living, the economy, health,...
Climate Note Articles
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...
About half of Americans understand that global warming is increasing homeowners insurance costs
Photo by Chandler Cruttenden on Unsplash Global warming is increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather...
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...
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...
Explore 16 Years of U.S. Climate Opinions with the CCAM Explorer
We are pleased to announce a new version of the Climate Change in the American Mind (CCAM) interactive dashboard –...
Global Warming’s Six Americas, Fall 2024
In 2009, we identified Global Warming’s Six Americas – the Alarmed, Concerned, Cautious, Disengaged, Doubtful, and...
Americans’ support for climate justice
Alberto Mazzieri / Climate Visuals Countdown We are pleased to announce the publication of a new article,...
Climate change psychological distress is associated with increased collective climate action in the U.S.
We are pleased to announce the publication of a new article, “Climate change psychological distress is associated...
Mason 4C’s Resources on Climate in the 2024 U.S. General Election
2024 is a critically important election year for the climate in the U.S. and around the world. As Election Day nears...
Changes in U.S. voters’ top reasons to reduce global warming
People get involved in climate action for different reasons. Some people want to benefit their...
Can large language models estimate public opinion about global warming?
We are pleased to announce the publication of a new article, “Can large language models estimate public...
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