Six Americas Articles

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...
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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 affects what different audiences hear and learn about climate change. Meanwhile,...
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Global Warming’s Six Americas, Fall 2024

In 2009, we identified Global Warming’s Six Americas – the Alarmed, Concerned, Cautious, Disengaged, Doubtful, and Dismissive – which represent distinct audiences within the American public. The Alarmed are the most worried about global warming and the most likely to...
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Changes in Global Warming’s Six Americas: An analysis of repeat respondents

We are pleased to announce the publication of a new article, “Changes in Global Warming’s Six Americas: An analysis of repeat respondents” in the journal Climatic Change. The Global Warming’s Six Americas framework describes six climate change audiences...
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