2019 Articles

America Mislead

Over the past few decades, the fossil fuel industry has subjected the American public to a well-funded, well-orchestrated disinformation campaign about the reality and severity of human-caused climate change. The purpose of this web of denial has been to confuse the...

Climate Activism: Beliefs, Attitudes, and Behaviors- November 2019

Drawing on a nationally representative survey (N = 1,303; including 1,114 registered voters), this report describes how Americans view climate activism – including their views of public activists, their sense of efficacy about climate activism, and the activism...

Politics & Global Warming: November 2019

Drawing on a nationally representative survey (N = 1,303; including 1,114 registered voters), this report describes how Democratic, Independent, and Republican registered voters view global warming, climate and energy policies, and personal and collective action....

How Hope and Doubt Affect Climate Change Mobilization

This article explores how emotions such as hope and doubt significantly impact efforts to mobilize action against climate change. It finds that hope plays a crucial role in motivating individuals and communities to engage in climate-friendly behaviors and support...

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