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White House-HHS Health Sector Climate Pledge
ecoAmerica was recognized on December 3 by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for its public commitments to decarbonizing its operations and improving resilience in the face of climate change. As part of the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), HHS shared that ecoAmerica was one of more than 130 organizations…
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American Climate Perspectives Survey 2023, Vol. III
ecoAmerica’s latest survey provides insights into American attitudes on energy sources, including nuclear power.
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Congressional Briefing Co-Sponsored by Sen. Markey and Rep. Tonko
On October 25, the American Psychological Association and ecoAmerica presented their Mental Health and Our Changing Climate: Children and Youth Report 2023 to members of the US House and Senate.
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Most US Religious Groups Have Made Climate Change a Top Priority
Comparable surveys indicate Americans are very concerned about climate change, including more than 70 percent who are concerned or very concerned, with religiously active respondents expressing greater concern than the general public…
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What Americans Agree About on Climate Change
There are obvious facts about climate change and things we don’t know exactly yet. At the same time, Americans have different information sources and different priorities in their lives. Combine these and we end up with different perspectives on climate change. One thing is clear though, as the impacts become evermore undeniable and unignorable, we…
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Announcing New Report: American Climate Metrics Survey 2023
Americans are finding many points of consensus on climate change issues. ecoAmerica’s latest polling report, the American Climate Metrics Survey 2023…
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Impacts of Climate Change Threaten Children’s Mental Health Starting Before Birth
The impacts of climate change intersect with and compound other factors that threaten youth mental health, which is already precarious, according to Mental Health and our Changing Climate: Children and Youth Report.
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American Climate Perspectives: Climate Change Concern Skyrockets In Response to Trump
New survey: Nearly 70% of Americans report they are personally concerned about climate change. Half of Americans report they are more concerned now that Trump is President.
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American Climate Perspectives: Majority of Americans (Minus Some Republicans) Disagree With Trump’s Anti-Climate Platform
New survey: Less than one third of Americans agree with any of President Trump’s executive orders to reverse climate progress
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American Climate Perspectives: A Price on Carbon Pollution? Who Gets The Money?
In our latest survey, 60% of Americans said they would support a price on carbon pollution. 66% want that money to go towards development of clean energy sources.
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American Climate Perspectives: Americans Align Behind the Science and Reality of Climate Change
A record 82% of Americans believe that climate change is happening, and 77% of them agree that it’s caused totally or partially by human activities.
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It’s Easy Being Green. It’s Not So Easy Narrowing Down Excellent College Choices.
Peggy Knudson, ecoAmerica’s VP of Development, shares her experience touring some of America’s most eco-friendly college campuses.
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A Closer Look – Ecological Stress Disorder
Guest author Michael Wright shares why the stress and anxiety people suffer due to climate change deserves a formal diagnosis.
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Hold Your Breath
Psychiatrist Lise Van Susteren explains why health professionals are duty-bound to call on policy makers to take action on climate.
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Rebuilding America with Carbon Grants to States: The Argument for “Price & Block Grants”
In a new paper, Climate Advisers and ecoAmerica explore a specific approach to carbon pricing, called “Price and Block Grant.”
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Promoting Climate Solutions Without Mentioning “You Know What”
How do you tackle an important issue when you can’t even talk about it? This post offers some techniques.
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American Climate Metrics Survey 2016: Children, Morality, and Responsibility Top American Climate Concerns
This annual survey of climate opinions, conducted in September 2015 and 2016, shows strong support for climate solutions.
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American Climate Perspectives: Few Support Trump Plan to Kneecap EPA Climate Action
Americans who voted for Donald Trump expect him to “Make America Great Again,” but they don’t think gutting the EPA and withdrawing from the Paris Climate Accord is the way to do it.