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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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Toward the Best vs. ‘Worst-Case Scenario’ for our Climate
I want to start with something hopeful, because hope has been in short supply lately. You may have seen the news that climate scientists are stepping away from the “worst-case scenario” they long used to picture our future. At first, that can sound confusing, even suspicious. So let me put it the way I’d want…
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Visible Leadership in Action: How Climate Ambassadors Are Making an Impact in 2026
Now that we’re nearly halfway through the year, it’s exciting to look back at the energy and momentum Climate Ambassadors have already brought into their communities…
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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.
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Supporting Children’s Well-being and Building Resilience as Our Climate Changes — A Guide for Health Professionals
This guide outlines evidence-backed strategies for health professionals to help children navigate climate-related stress and build resilience, i.e., the ability to adapt, recover, and grow through adversity, anxiety, or setbacks.
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American Climate Perspectives Survey 2025, Vol. II
Amid federal rollbacks and threats to state climate laws, ecoAmerica’s latest poll finds Americans aren’t on board. Nearly 3 in 4 are concerned about climate change — and 81% say it doesn’t impact everyone equally.