Climate Change in the American Mind
Public opinion plays a critical role in the American response to global warming. Our twice a year Climate Change in the American Mind nationally representative surveys investigate, track, and explain public climate change knowledge, risk perceptions, policy support and behavior.
Our findings are published in numerous reports and peer-reviewed articles and are cited by leading news organizations, academic journals, and online media around the world. Conducted with our partners at the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, it is the largest and most comprehensive resource on American public opinion about climate change.
Climate Change in the American Mind
LatestClimate Change in the American Mind: Politics & Policy, Spring 2024
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Our Reports
Our latest Climate Change in the American Mind Reports, Climate Notes, Tools and Resources
Which Republicans are worried about global warming?
What do Americans think is the biggest threat from global warming?
Climate Change in the American Mind: Climate Justice, Spring 2023
Americans are becoming more worried about extreme heat
The prevalence of Climate Change Psychological Distress among American adults
Climate Change in the American Mind: Politics & Policy, Spring 2023
Climate Change in the American Mind: Beliefs & Attitudes, Spring 2023
Who is most likely to talk about climate change?
Global Warming’s Six Americas across age, race/ethnicity, and gender
Who is most supportive of the Inflation Reduction Act?
Global Warming’s Six Americas, December 2022
Climate Change in the American Mind: Beliefs & Attitudes, December 2022
Explore Our Data
Climate Change in the American Mind public opinion polling has explored and tracked public understanding of climate change since 2008.