Yale Program on Climate Change Communication
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We conduct research on public climate change knowledge, attitudes, policy support & behavior. Posted events are not endorsements.
New Haven, CT
Joined March 2010
Climate change communication in the real world — Science Moms has an ad during the Super Bowl this year! Our research shows that 70% of adults in the United States believe global warming will harm future generations. Watch the ad here:
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Christ Wright was confirmed to lead the Department of Energy this week. He is stepping down as the CEO of an oil fracking company to take the position and has a mixed record when it comes to climate change.
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A new report estimates that almost $1.5 trillion in U.S. home values could disappear in the next three decades due to climate change. The report also estimates a steep increase in housing insurance nationwide, which is already beginning in some states:
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Climate change is pushing farmers in Italy to replace traditional crops like olives and lemons with tropical fruits such as mangoes, as rising temperatures make these new crops more viable. Learn more at: via @Grist
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New research finds Greenland’s ice sheet cracks are growing faster than ever:
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NEW ARTICLE: Can survey data be used to predict performance of Facebook advertisements about climate change? Learn more in our new article in the journal Environmental Communication:
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A recent UNICEF report found that over 242 million students in 85 countries had their education disrupted last year due to extreme weather events. Learn more at: via @AJEnglish
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By the end of the century, climate change could lead to up to 80,000 extra deaths a year in European cities due to increasingly dangerously hot temperatures. Learn more at: via @Guardian
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A new report highlights climate change and associated rising sea levels, extreme weather, and flooding as social and economic threats in Ireland. Read more:
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President Trump signed executive orders targeting Biden’s environmental justice initiatives, including the Justice40 Initiative and funding from the IRA, which aimed to direct investments toward historically marginalized communities impacted by pollution:
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A new report from Gallup shows that most Gen Z express worry about nine of the 12 climate-related issues measured in the study. Concerns include those related to water and relocation. Gen Z concern about global warming is also supported by YPCCC research:
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is obligated to protect human life from the harmful effects of pollution, including greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide. The Trump administration has called for a review of this function.
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NEW REPORT: 2024 Climate Change in the American Mind: Politics & Policy. Most voters support climate-friendly policies, although there are large partisan differences. Learn more:
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For the second time, President Donald Trump has started the year-long process to withdraw the US from the Paris climate agreement. Read more here:
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President Trump temporarily paused permits required for onshore and offshore wind projects. The executive order threatens the clean energy transition, particularly as President Trump has also expressed his support for expanded oil and gas drilling.
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The Supreme Court declined to hear arguments from oil and gas companies about a lawsuit that seeks damages for global warming. The decision is a win for the city of Honolulu, which seeks accountability for misleading claims by the fossil fuel industry.
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NEW ARTICLE: “Americans’ support for climate justice,” in the journal Environmental Science & Policy. This study was developed in partnership with climate justice advocates and experts across the U.S. and in Canada. Read more:
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The recent wildfires in Los Angeles released toxic smoke laden with fine particulate matter (PM 2.5), hazardous gases, trace metals, and microplastics. Learn more at: via @Grist
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Newly sworn-in President Trump issued a flurry of energy-related executive orders that included revoking federal support for electric vehicle sales and withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Climate Accord. Learn more at: via @InsideClimate
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In addition to the immediate impact of the devastating wildfires around LA, they contribute to a more widespread change within the US due to global warming: a housing insurance crisis due to now frequent ‘once-in-a-generation’ disasters. Learn more:
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