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Takin’ It to the Mall: Consumer Activism on Global Warming

Takin’ It to the Mall: Consumer Activism on Global Warming
In our published scientific article: The consumer as climate activist, we found that Americans are more likely to engage in consumer activism than political activism to combat global warming, and it’s on the rise. Yet most Americans don’t realize that consumer activism can influence companies. And even those that do seek to influence companies are…
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Trump Voters & Global Warming

Trump Voters & Global Warming
President Trump has questioned the reality of global warming and cast doubt on America's participation in global efforts to address the problem. We used data from our most recent Climate Change in the American Mind survey conducted after the election to assess Trump voters' views about global warming and clean energy. Overall, we find that…
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Climate Change in the American Mind: November 2016

Climate Change in the American Mind: November 2016
In the wake of a contentious U.S. election and despite the election of a president who has publicly described global warming as a hoax, Americans are increasingly sure global warming is happening, according to our latest national survey conducted after the presidential election (Nov-Dec 2016). The report includes many other interesting results, including measures of public feelings of…
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Politics & Global Warming: November 2016

Politics & Global Warming: November 2016
Against the backdrop of the incoming administration of President-elect Trump and a new Republican Congress, our latest national survey, conducted shortly after the election, finds that, across party lines, 69% of registered voters say the U.S. should participate in the international agreement to limit global warming, compared to only 13% who say the U.S. should…
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