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Climate Change in the American Mind: Climate Justice, Spring 2023

53% of Americans support climate justice. Many policies that promote climate justice have bipartisan support.

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Is distress about climate change associated with climate action?

Americans experiencing climate distress are more likely to take climate action.

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Global Warming’s Six Audiences: A cross-national comparison in nearly 200 countries and territories worldwide

The Alarmed are the largest group in about three-fourths of the countries and territories surveyed.

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Americans are growing more worried about extreme heat

Americans' worry about extreme heat is growing faster than their worries about other climate impacts, including wildfires, droughts, and flooding.

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The prevalence of Climate Change Psychological Distress among American adults

7% of American adults are experiencing at least mild levels of climate change psychological distress.

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New! Free lesson plans and resources for teachers and students to engage with climate change communication topics in an accessible and interactive way

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Yale Climate Connections

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Climate Change in the American Mind: Climate Justice, Spring 2023

Is distress about climate change associated with climate action?

Global Warming’s Six Audiences: A cross-national comparison in nearly 200 countries and territories worldwide

Americans are growing more worried about extreme heat

The prevalence of Climate Change Psychological Distress among American adults

For Educators

Yale Climate Connections

Climate Change in the American Mind: Climate Justice, Spring 2023

Is distress about climate change associated with climate action?

Global Warming’s Six Audiences: A cross-national comparison in nearly 200 countries and territories worldwide

Americans are growing more worried about extreme heat

The prevalence of Climate Change Psychological Distress among American adults

For Educators

Yale Climate Connections

What We Do

We conduct scientific research on public climate change knowledge, attitudes, policy preferences, and behavior, and the underlying psychological, cultural, and political factors that influence them. We also engage the public in climate change science and solutions, in partnership with governments, media organizations, companies, and civil society, and with a daily, national radio program, Yale Climate Connections.

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Yale Climate Opinion Maps 2021
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Global Warming’s Six Americas
For Educators: Grades 6-12
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Anthony Leiserowitz, Director
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