Climate Change in the American Mind
Public opinion plays a critical role in the American response to global warming. Our twice a year Climate Change in the American Mind nationally representative surveys investigate, track, and explain public climate change knowledge, risk perceptions, policy support and behavior.
Our findings are published in numerous reports and peer-reviewed articles and are cited by leading news organizations, academic journals, and online media around the world. Conducted with our partners at the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, it is the largest and most comprehensive resource on American public opinion about climate change.
Beliefs and Attitudes Reports
Politics and Policy Reports
Climate Notes
Climate Notes are short articles that interpret and analyze the research produced by our Climate Change in the American Mind research reports.
Our Climate Change in the American Mind Work
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 reliability and affordability to disaster resilience and recovery, including funding for...
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 change affects everyone, but not equally. Communities facing the most exposure to climate...
Climate Change in the American Mind: Beliefs & Attitudes, Fall 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 Climate Change...
Climate Change in the American Mind: Politics and Policy, Fall 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 Climate Change...
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 events such as heatwaves, floods and wildfires. Extreme weather events in turn raise homeowners insurance costs, especially for...
Predictors of willingness to support and engage in nonviolent civil disobedience to defend the climate
We are pleased to announce the publication of a new article, “Predictors of willingness to support and engage in nonviolent civil disobedience to defend the climate,” in the journal npj Climate Action. Climate change, caused mainly by burning fossil fuels...
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Whether you’re a researcher, journalist, policymaker, educator, advocate, or simply curious about public opinion on climate change, our interactive tools make it easy to explore how Americans’ beliefs, risk perceptions, policy preferences, and behaviors have evolved over time. Dive into nationally representative data, compare trends across demographic and political groups, and uncover insights to inform research, communication, and decision-making.
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