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Coming August 2026: New Report on Organizations and Climate Action
Organizations are among the most powerful pathways for advancing climate action. More than 170 million Americans are connected to workplaces, schools, health systems, faith communities, businesses, and civic institutions. Together, these are uniquely powerful social settings where people learn, build trust, make decisions, and act together, creating change that can ripple beyond individual organizations to…
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Most of Us Care. We Just Don’t Share
For people who worry about our changing climate — and wonder if anyone else does. Maybe this is you. You’re a nurse, a family doctor, a pastor, a teacher, a small-business owner. You’re not an activist, and you’d never call yourself a “climate person.” But somewhere in the back of your mind, you worry about…
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Introducing Election Earth: Vote Your Values. Join the Climate Majority.
You are likely one of the majority of Americans who want a safer, healthier climate future. Did you know that nearly 3 in 4 Americans are concerned about climate change, and 88 percent feel a moral responsibility to help create a safe and healthy climate? You are the majority! And it is time to make…
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America’s 2025 Climate Consensus Shows a Nation Ready for Bold Leadership — and a GOP Generational Shift
Across political lines and generations, Americans express concern, see the moral impetus for action, report that they’re taking action, and expect leaders to do the same. This includes Republicans under 45 years old, signaling a reshaped political landscape for climate and a profound shift inside the GOP.
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Leading Locally: How Climate Ambassadors Are Sparking Change Across Communities
My name is Laura Gomez, and since August I have been working with ecoAmerica as the Ipsos Climate Ambassador Fellow. Growing up in Brooklyn, New York, and now studying at Middlebury College in Vermont, I have seen how differently communities experience and talk about climate change…
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American Climate Metrics Survey 2025, Article III
New research reveals younger Republicans diverging from older party members on climate attitudes. Among Republicans aged under 45, 73% are personally concerned about climate change, and 82% say they can help reduce the pollution driving it. Across the aisle, Americans feel empowered to take everyday actions, creating public will for collective solutions.
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American Climate Perspectives Survey 2025, Vol. V
Support for nuclear energy is rising in the United States. Majorities favor coal-to-nuclear conversions and point to nuclear’s reliable electricity, economic benefits, and reduced pollution. ecoAmerica’s latest survey shows backing across party lines and generations, with broad support for increased R&D in wind, solar, and nuclear energy.
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American Climate Metrics Survey 2025, Article II
New data from ecoAmerica reveals a resounding cross-party consensus, framing climate action not just as policy, but as a moral responsibility and a fundamental right. Majorities likewise agree that climate solutions should be fair for all, with no one left behind.
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From Your Neighborhood to National: Applications Open for the 2026 American Climate Leadership Awards
ecoAmerica’s American Climate Leadership Awards (ACLA) returns for its seventh year, offering more than $200,000 in cash prizes to recognize and reward the most effective climate solutions in America
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Extreme Heat is a Public Health Emergency All Year Round
Each summer, headlines across the country highlight record-breaking temperatures, unexpected heat waves, and tips for staying safe during extreme heat…
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American Climate Metrics Survey 2025, Article I
As Washington retreats from climate and environmental progress, Americans across the political spectrum are demanding action, and they’re ready to vote on it. A new national survey from ecoAmerica finds that 76% of Americans want leaders to act quickly and boldly on climate change, including 84% of Republicans aged under 45.
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American Climate Perspectives Survey 2025, Vol. IV
Nearly 7 in 10 Americans say extreme heat has harmed them or their family, yet most remain unaware of local support programs. From heatstroke to mental health struggles, the impacts are real and rising. A new report from ecoAmerica and APHA shows that as temperatures climb, so do demands for leadership and action.
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American Climate Perspectives Survey 2025, Vol. III
This summer, Americans aren’t just sweating — they’re sounding the alarm. A new national poll from ecoAmerica reveals overwhelming concern about skyrocketing temperatures, extreme weather, the toll heat is taking on people’s health, and cuts to FEMA and NOAA amidst it all.
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From Climate Anxiety to Climate Resilience: A Path Forward for Children and Youth
This May, for Mental Health Awareness Month, ecoAmerica is proud to feature its new guides for parents and caregivers, educators, and health professionals to care for the mental health of our nation’s children and youth.