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Marginally relevant to AI safety; included here likely as a reference for communication strategy research, which may inform how AI risks or governance messages are framed to diverse public audiences.

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The Yale Program on Climate Change Communication (YPCCC) conducts research on public knowledge, attitudes, and behavior regarding climate change, and develops science-based communication strategies. It is known for projects like 'Global Warming's Six Americas,' which segments the U.S. public by climate concern levels. The program produces educational resources, policy-relevant research, and media content to improve public engagement with climate issues.

Key Points

  • Home of 'Global Warming's Six Americas' project, tracking U.S. public opinion on climate change across distinct attitudinal segments
  • Conducts research on climate communication strategies, including how framing and imagery affect public worry and engagement
  • Studies climate preparedness and vulnerability in frontline communities and low/middle-income countries
  • Offers educator resources, online certificates, and broadcasts daily climate stories via Yale Climate Connections on 700+ radio stations
  • Bridges academic research and public communication to inform policy and behavior change around climate

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 Yale Program on Climate Change Communication - Home 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 


 
 

 

 

 
 

 
 
 
 YPCCC Insights on Climate Change and the 2026 U.S. Primaries 
 



 
 
 
 The 2026 U.S. midterm elections are vitally important for the climate



 
 
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 Vulnerability outpaces climate worry in U.S. frontline communities 
 



 
 
 
 Frontline communities are concerned about extreme heat and power outages but not about global warming



 
 
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 Exploring climate preparedness in low- and middle-income countries 
 



 
 
 
 Preparedness can take many forms, including national policies, infrastructure, community bonds, and individual action



 
 
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 Positive images of heat waves reduce worry about extreme heat 
 



 
 
 
 Climate change is making heat waves more frequent and severe



 
 
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 For Educators 
 



 
 
 
 Free lesson plans and resources for teachers and students to engage with climate change communication topics in an accessible and interactive way



 
 
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 Yale Climate Connections 
 



 
 
 
 Daily 90-second stories broadcast on 700+ radio stations nationwide and original climate news articles and videos. Click to listen, watch or read!



 
 
 Learn More 

 
 

 
 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 YPCCC Insights on Climate Change and the 2026 U.S. Primaries

 

 
 
 
 Vulnerability outpaces climate worry in U.S. frontline communities

 

 
 
 
 Exploring climate preparedness in low- and middle-income countries

 

 
 
 
 Positive images of heat waves reduce worry about extreme heat

 

 
 
 
 For Educators

 

 
 
 
 Yale Climate Connections

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 YPCCC Insights on Climate Change and the 2026 U.S. Primaries

 

 
 
 
 Vulnerability outpaces climate worry in U.S. frontline communities

 

 
 
 
 Exploring climate preparedness in low- and middle-income countries

 

 
 
 
 Positive images of heat waves reduce worry about extreme heat

 

 
 
 
 For Educators

 

 
 
 
 Yale Climate Connections

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 YPCCC Insights on Climate Change and the 2026 U.S. Primaries

 

 
 
 
 Vulnerability outpaces climate worry in U.S. frontline communities

 

 
 
 
 Exploring climate preparedness in low- and middle-income countries

 

 
 
 
 Positive images of heat waves reduce worry about extreme heat

 

 
 
 
 For Educators

 

 
 
 
 Yale Climate Connections

 

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