George Mason University Foundation
Our Mission
We develop and apply social science insights to help society make informed decisions that will stabilize the earth’s life-sustaining climate, and prevent further harm from climate change.
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| Climate Change in the American Mind |
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| Climate Change in the American Mind |
Climate Matters in the Newsroom | Program on Climate & Health |
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Our Story
2007
Ed Maibach and Connie Roser-Renouf came to George Mason University to create Mason’s Center for Climate Change Communication.
Our Story
Learn more about how we started, what we've achieved and what we're doing now.
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2020
Our Climate Matters program recruited its 900th TV weathercaster, and the Climate Matters in the Newsroom program recruited its 600th journalist.
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4C in the News:
Trump’s climate denial shapes House GOP backbench
Adam Aton, ClimateWire, 2/22/2023
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Report: People in US More Concerned Over Climate Than Ever – Sustainable Brands">Report: People in US More Concerned Over Climate Than Ever – Sustainable Brands
Christian Yonkers, Feb 21, 2023
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Leveling up our climate ambitions (The Hill)
Robert Inglis, Opinion contributor, The Hill, Feb 17, 2023
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How to talk to your family about climate change
Claire Fieseler, The Post and Courier, Jan 7, 2023
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Commentary: This accountability measure could boost US businesses, solve climate change
Robert Inglis, Charleston Post and Courier, September 23, 2022
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Younger generations could be the key to reaching older Republicans on climate change
Elle Cabrera, Kuer 90.1, Sept 13, 2022
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Former GOP congressman visits Utah, pushes conservatives to take on climate change
David DeMille, St. George Spectrum and Daily News, Sep 13, 2022
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