Yale Program on Climate Change Communication

Climate Change in the American Mind: Politics and Policy, Spring 2025

Large majorities of registered voters oppose eliminating government programs on global warming

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

Social norms and collective efficacy are strong predictors

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Climate opinion maps for every region and local authority in the UK

Majorities in every local authority are worried about climate change

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Climate Impacts in India: Experience, Worry, and Attribution to Global Warming

Most respondents said they had personally experienced at least one extreme weather event or related impact in the past 12 months.

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A majority of registered voters want federal agencies to increase their efforts to protect people from the health harms of global warming

An increasing percentage of Americans believe climate-related health harms will become more common over the next 10 years.

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For Educators

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

Daily 90-second stories broadcast on 700+ radio stations nationwide and original climate news articles and videos. Click to listen, watch or read!

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Climate Change in the American Mind: Politics and Policy, Spring 2025

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

Climate opinion maps for every region and local authority in the UK

Climate Impacts in India: Experience, Worry, and Attribution to Global Warming

A majority of registered voters want federal agencies to increase their efforts to protect people from the health harms of global warming

For Educators

Yale Climate Connections

Climate Change in the American Mind: Politics and Policy, Spring 2025

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

Climate opinion maps for every region and local authority in the UK

Climate Impacts in India: Experience, Worry, and Attribution to Global Warming

A majority of registered voters want federal agencies to increase their efforts to protect people from the health harms of global warming

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 2024
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Global Warming’s Six Americas
For Educators: Grades 6-12
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Climate Change Basics: Five Facts, Ten Words

From The Director

Welcome! Here you can find our latest research and insights on climate change communication. Please join the conversation on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn

Anthony Leiserowitz, Director
Yale Program on Climate Change Communication

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