We are pleased to announce the publication of a new article, “Vulnerability outpaces climate worry in U.S....
Climate Notes Articles
Global Warming’s Six Americas, Fall 2025
In 2009, we identified Global Warming’s Six Americas – the Alarmed, Concerned, Cautious, Disengaged, Doubtful,...
The Evolution of News Coverage about the Health Relevance of Climate Change in China, India, and the US
We are pleased to announce the publication of a new article, “The evolution of news coverage about climate change as a...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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