Mason 4C Team Articles

4. Personal and Social Engagement with Global Warming

Climate Change in the American Mind, April 2022 4.1. Most Americans “rarely” or “never” discuss global warming with family and friends. Two in three Americans (67%) say they “rarely” or “never” discuss global warming with family and friends, while one in three (33%)...

3. Perceived Risks of Global Warming

Climate Change in the American Mind, April 2022 3.1. About four in ten Americans say they have personally experienced the effects of global warming. About four in ten Americans (43%) agree that they have personally experienced the effects of global warming, while 57%...

2. Emotional Responses to Global Warming

Climate Change in the American Mind, April 2022 2.1. A majority of Americans are worried about global warming. A majority of Americans (64%) say they are at least “somewhat worried” about global warming. This includes three in ten Americans (30%) who are “very...

1. Global Warming Beliefs

Climate Change in the American Mind, April 2022 1.1. Most Americans think global warming is happening. Americans who think global warming is happening outnumber those who think it is not happening by a ratio of 6 to 1. About seven in ten Americans (72%) think global...

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