Beliefs and Attitudes Articles

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 nations to accelerate action toward the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework...

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. Understanding how Americans prioritize these other issues can provide valuable insights for climate...

Climate Change in the American Mind: Beliefs & Attitudes, Spring 2025

Report Summary This report is based on findings from a nationally representative survey – Climate Change in the American Mind – conducted jointly by the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication and the George Mason University Center for...

Understanding six “key truths” about climate change predicts policy support, discussion, and political advocacy

We are delighted to announce the publication of a new research article, “Understanding six ‘key truths’ about climate change predicts policy support, discussion, and political advocacy,” in the journal Climatic Change. Effective communication is...

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