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Climate and the Environment

Growing Support in US for Some Climate Change Action

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Recent survey findings show that policies focused on furthering US energy independence are most likely to gain bipartisan support.

A smoke stack in front of a blue sky Public Opinion

Energy Benchmarks Driving Behavior Change in Buildings

RESEARCH
Working Paper by Karen Weigert

Karen Weigert examines research, initial findings, potential implications, and suggestions for future research on benchmarking and energy efficiency programs.

Solar panels on the roof of a multifamily residential building Climate and the Environment

Energy Innovation and Success of Global Cities in a Carbon-Constrained World

RESEARCH
Report by Robert Taylor

This report outlines two recommendations for how cities can address climate change overall and ultimately succeed in a lower-carbon world.

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Marcin Jozwiak
Climate and the Environment

Slight Rise in US Public Concerns about Climate

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

In 2015, for the first time in Chicago Council Survey history, a majority of Democrats say that climate change requires immediate action and are three times more likely than Republicans to say climate change is a critical threat.

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NASA
Public Opinion

Half of Americans Say US Government Not Doing Enough on Climate Change

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

New Chicago Council Survey results show that most Americans aren’t extremely concerned about climate change, but many believe the government isn’t doing enough to combat the issue.

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NASA
Public Opinion

Advancing Global Food Security in the Face of a Changing Climate

RESEARCH
Report by Gerald C. Nelson

This report urges the US government to take action to curb the risks climate change poses to global food security.

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Plurality of Americans Think US Government Neglecting Action on Climate Change

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

2012 Chicago Council Survey data shows an increase in Americans believing temperature swings are linked to global warming.

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NASA
Public Opinion