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
The Environmental Protection Agency has removed information from its website about the human causes of global warming, linked to greenhouse gases. Instead, the EPA now only references natural causes, which is scientifically inaccurate. https://t.co/CATDMb7w2a
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Lithium-ion batteries have long powered phones and laptops, and now they’re increasingly supporting entire electrical grids. By storing energy from renewable sources like wind and solar, they can improve grid reliability. https://t.co/PC7qSGs4ur
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Recent floods in Indonesia demonstrate how rising global temperatures and increased atmospheric CO2 are warming ocean waters and intensifying climate-driven disasters. The conversation is not new, as 77% of Indonesians believe the government needs to take action.
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Home insurance is continually rising for homeowners that live in climate disaster prone areas. https://t.co/qpHJqOjjmz，https://t.co/llXaMNlzNs
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The EPA announced it would delay requirements for oil and gas companies to reduce their methane emissions. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, with a warming effect several times greater than that of carbon dioxide. https://t.co/I5pMWvxGT7
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NEW: Successful climate change messages tend to convince a large number of people a little, rather than a small number of people a lot. Read more, including a caveat: https://t.co/awvjlVZTwi
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The largest real estate listing site in the U.S., Zillow, has removed scores related to climate risk. Zillow deleted property climate risk scores after sellers reported they hurt sales and brokers complained they were inaccurate. https://t.co/jgVKIXQzYf
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Arctic warming may be weakening the polar vortex, leading to more erratic and far-reaching cold snaps in the U.S. According to YPCCC research, 58% of Americans believe that extreme weather poses a “high” or “moderate” risk to their community over the next 10 years.
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Concerns about Amazonian deforestation are increasing as rising forest temperatures make the region more fire-prone and the spread of wildfires harder to contain. https://t.co/liVn2QlkZ2
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PJM Interconnection has yet to vote on an official rules package due to conflicting concerns over power supply delegation between data centers and homes, as well as rising energy costs for customers. https://t.co/iQ5xaprlcE
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The EPA is rolling back protections for wetlands, narrowing the reach of the Clean Water Act. Several wildlife agencies also advanced measures to limit the Endangered Species Act. The federal government also permitted new oil drilling in coastal waters. https://t.co/VKd7asQE66
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COP30 ended with vague, voluntary climate commitments as negotiators ignored calls to address fossil fuels and global warming. Oil-rich nations and those dependent on fossil fuels prevented discussion of reducing emissions. https://t.co/8reqrOD1dx
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Several groups are suing the Department of Energy after it cut funding to renewable energy projects in Democratic-led states. During the government shutdown, the Trump administration cut nearly $7.5 billion to 16 states with Democrat Senators. https://t.co/aXiAaH3MQK
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What factors drive climate conversations in America? Our new study identifies key predictors of discussing global warming with family and friends: https://t.co/dcrhWYqbZY
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Climate change is a pressing issue that requires action across multiple levels, from individual behavior to international cooperation. On the individual level, one of the easiest and most important...
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NEW MAPS: Climate Opinion Maps for India reveal how Indians’ extreme weather experiences, risk perceptions, and causal beliefs vary across 34 states and Union territories and 634 districts. @YRDeshmukh
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India climate change beliefs
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Arizona faces reductions in its share of the Colorado River and its aquifers, leaving the state water-stressed. Global warming is increasing temperatures, making droughts more likely, and reducing the water supply for the state. https://t.co/nnPY6VIh8R
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The U.S. has 'lost credibility,' reflected in the absence of a high-level COP30 delegate. Public sentiment shows continued support for climate action, as 53% of Americans believe global warming should be a priority for the next president and Congress. https://t.co/mqZKi9nPFs ,
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The UN Convention on Climate Change (COP30) has begun in Brazil, as nations begin talks on how to address the climate crisis. Many nations are not meeting their climate targets, and the U.S. is not participating this year. https://t.co/OGlT2QRof7
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There’s a gender gap on climate literacy, and it’s larger in developing countries. Our new article, “Gender, Development, and Recognition of Anthropogenic Climate Change” investigates: https://t.co/CNJP2II91i
climatecommunication.yale.edu
In many developing countries, women are less likely than men to understand that climate change is human-caused
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Atmospheric CO₂ concentrations reached record highs in October 2025. Americans are taking notice, with about 69% saying global warming is happening and 64% saying it’s affecting U.S. weather.
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