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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 10h

TOOL UPDATE: The CCAM (Climate Change in the American Mind) Explorer allows users to investigate hundreds of unique insights, trends, and crosstabs that aren’t included in our reports. Find it here:

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Explore Climate Change in the American Mind - Yale Program on Climate Change Communication

Explore Americans’ climate change beliefs, risk perceptions, policy preferences, and behavior.

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Gray whale populations along the Pacific coast of North America are declining, while climate change continues to affect their habitat and their status under the Endangered Species Act is being reconsidered.www.theguardian.com/environment/...

An image of a whales tale as it dives underwater with a text overlay that reads: “Climate change is altering Arctic ecosystems and the food sources gray whales rely on.”

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

After 2019 closure of a major oil refinery, and the 31% decline in greenhouse gas emission, City budget deliberations this year are challenging the proactivity of Philly’s climate strategy. insideclimatenews.org/news/0608202...

An image of Philadelphia with a text overlay that reads: “Philadelphia is making climate progress as competing priorities shape its budget.”

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

According to NOAA, the average temperature across the contiguous U.S. reached 76.9 degrees Fahrenheit, making it warmer than any previous month in the record dating back to 1895.www.ncei.noaa.gov/news/nationa...

An image of a desert with a text overlay that reads: “July was the warmest month on record for the contiguous U.S. Average overnight lows were also the warmest on record.”

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Hawaii faced two tropical threats within a week in mid-August as El Niño warmed ocean waters around the islands. As a result, the storms had more available heat and moisture to draw from, which contributed to their strengthening.

the image of a coconut tree being blown about by a hurricane with the text: "Last month, Hawaii faced two tropical threats in the same week. El Niño warmed the ocean around the islands, where cooler waters typically weaken approaching storms."

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Global investments in clean energy technologies fell by 17% to $770 billion in early 2026, driven primarily by a slowdown in clean tech manufacturing investment in China, despite stable or expanding investments in the US, Europe, and India. www.reuters.com/business/ene...

An image of clean energy technologies with the text, “Worldwide investment in clean energy technologies fell by 17% to $770 billion in the first half of 2026.”

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The Amazon sends roughly 20 billion tons of moisture into the air each day, creating vast “flying rivers” that help sustain rainfall for hundreds of millions of people across South America. Scientists warn that this system could be pushed toward collapse if deforestation exceeds 25%.

the image of amazon rain forest with the text: "670 million people across Latin America depend on the Amazon’s atmospheric water cycle, yet nearly 20% of the rainforest has already been deforested.”

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

India plans to require two hours of battery storage equivalent to at least 10% of capacity for all new solar and wind projects commissioned from July 2027 onwards. Starting in July 2029, the requirement is expected to double to four hours of storage. www.reuters.com/business/ind...

An image of India with the text, “India has drafted rules that mandate battery storage for new wind and solar projects commissioned from July 2027 onwards.”

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Indonesia has launched 14 new solar power projects totalling 5.3 GW, advancing a national strategy to install 100 GW of solar by 2029. The plan seeks to curb fossil fuel reliance by replacing diesel-based plants with renewable energy. www.reuters.com/business/ene...

An image of Indonesia with the text, “Indonesia unveiled 14 solar power projects to advance its broader 100 GW solar expansion by 2029.”

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Historically, air pollution permits are catalogued and reported to the EPA, allowing citizens to see pollution impacts and make public comments before permits are approved. However, the EPA wants to change this for data centers and new gas power plants. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/c...

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

NEW RESEARCH: The Six Americas of Global Warming framework has helped us identify six distinct segments of American opinion on climate change. Our latest report shows how social media habits differ across all six:

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Social Media Use Among Global Warming’s Six Americas

Across Global Warming’s Six Americas, the most commonly visited social media platforms are YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Malaysia has extended its National Energy Efficiency Action Plan through 2035, targeting $21.5 billion in savings and an 11.6% reduction in energy demand. Previously, the policy saved more than 60,000 gigawatt-hours of electricity between 2016 and 2025. www.reuters.com/business/ene...

An image of Malaysia with the text, “Malaysia has renewed ‌the National Energy Efficiency Action Plan until 2035, aiming to reduce 26.1 million tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions.”

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

A glacier collapse on the Nepal-China border has killed hundreds and left thousands missing,after a section of ice nearly 2,000 feet wide broke away from a Himalayan mountain.The resulting flood moved downhill at speeds of up to 120 miles per hour,damaging villages, bridges and other infrastructure.

the image of a thick layer of mud left on the ground after a mudslide with the text: "A 2,000-foot section of glacier broke off a Himalayan peak, triggering a flood that killed more than 1,000 people."

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

"The good news: Scientific understanding of climate change and its impact on extreme weather is the best it’s ever been. But experts warn if people remain in the dark about these climate connections, it will be more difficult to prepare and adapt." insideclimatenews.org/news/0809202...

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Many People Aren’t Connecting the Dots Between Climate Change and Extreme Weather - Inside Climate News

Scientific evidence has never been stronger. Why aren’t more people making the link?

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Data centers are increasingly unpopular, and YPCCC’s data shows how support varies among voters with different views on climate change. Only 15% of American voters “strongly” or “somewhat” support building a data center in their local area. climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications...

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Miami tied its all-time high of 100°F in August. The city now has 44 more above-normal summer days than it did in the 1970s, and its annual number of dangerous humid heat days has jumped from 50 to 117.

image of Miami’s beach with the text of “Miami tied its all-time record of 100°F in August. The city's dangerous humid heat days have more than doubled since the 1970s, from 50 to 117 per year.”

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The Boulder lawsuit was filed in 2018 against ExxonMobil and Suncor (both oil companies) for damages related to global warming. The ruling could have major implications for whether climate lawsuits can proceed across the U.S. insideclimatenews.org/news/2308202...

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Brazil's Supreme Court is reviewing cases that closely related to Amazon protections and Indigenous land rights. Environmental advocates describe the court as the last line of defense against the weakening of Brazil's environmental safeguards.

image of the sun rising over the Amazon Rainforest with the text of “Brazil's Supreme Court is reviewing cases that could reshape Amazon protections and Indigenous land right.”

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

More than 100 people have died and 700,000 have been displaced in Assam’s worst flooding in nearly six decades. Experts say increasingly intense rainfall, deforestation and wetland loss are making floods more unpredictable and harder to survive.

image of the city being flooded with the text of “More than 100 people have died in Assam's worst flooding in six decades. About 40% of the northeastern Indian state is vulnerable to flooding.”

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

How is public opinion shaping decisions about data center development? Join us for a discussion. REGISTER: yale.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Last week, the federal government announced that Nevada, Arizona, and California must reduce their use of Colorado River water amid a stark drought in the Western U.S. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/c... www.nytimes.com/2026/08/24/c...

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Multiple rounds of severe storms brought flash flooding and destructive winds across the Midwest and East earlier this month, fueled by warm, moisture-laden air. YPCCC research finds that 58% of Americans believe global warming is affecting flooding.

the image of houses submerged by floodwaters with the text: "Earlier this month, flash flooding and destructive winds swept across the Midwest and East Coast, damaging homes and leaving over a million without power."

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

New reporting on air pollution risks in Washington, D.C. highlights concerns for vulnerable populations, as YPCCC's Spring 2026 study finds that 77% of Americans are worried their local area might be harmed by extreme weather-related impacts like air pollution.

An image of power plant releases smoke into the air with overlay text that states, “Air pollution exposure and health risks can vary across communities, with vulnerable populations often facing higher risks.”

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

For the past few decades, Florida has been one of the fastest-growing states as people have flocked to cheap land and sunny shores. Increasingly, though, people are moving away from the coast as hurricanes become more frequent. insideclimatenews.org/news/2008202...

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

NEW: The latest update to the India Climate Opinion Maps, our interactive tool mapping climate change experience, beliefs, risk perceptions, and policy support across 34 of India’s 36 states and Union territories and 634 districts, is now live!

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India Climate Opinion Maps - Yale Program on Climate Change Communication

India climate change beliefs

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Across Europe, record-low river levels are disrupting critical infrastructure. The Danube has fallen to a record low. With less water available for cooling, Hungary's nuclear plant is now operating at just 10% capacity.

the image of a river that has dried up a bit with the text: "The Rhine has reached a record low, forcing cargo ships to carry up to 80% less to avoid running aground."

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Deforestation in Colombia hit a 20-year record low between 2022 and 2025. Forest loss fell to 295,249 acres in 2025, marking a 31% reduction from 2021 levels and surpassing the government’s annual 20% reduction goal for the fourth consecutive year. www.reuters.com/business/env...

An image of a forest with the text, “Colombia achieved its lowest deforestation level in two decades, exceeding the country’s 20% annual reduction target for the fourth consecutive year.”

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Indonesia is moving to shut down open-dumping at 343 of its 550 waste disposal sites, requiring them to transition to controlled or sanitary landfill systems as part of a national effort to reduce methane emissions from waste.

image of mountains of trash with the text: “Indonesia is shutting down hundreds of open dumps to curb methane emissions, targeting one of the world’s largest sources of landfill methane.”

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

According to the International Energy Agency, 29% of all car sales so far in 2026 have been electric or plug-in hybrids. YPCCC data shows that the high price of gas, which is a concern for 78% of voters, is encouraging people to go electric. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

France's wildfires are now the largest on record at more than 617 square miles burned. Spain's largest wildfire ever has raged near Madrid. More than 300,000 people have been evacuated across both countries. YPCCC research finds 63% of Americans believe global warming is affecting wildfires.

the image of a forest on fire with the text: "Record wildfires in France and Spain have forced more than 300,000 people to evacuate."

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Based on a report by the Climate Change Commission, New Zealand’s progress in cutting greenhouse gas emissions stalled in 2024. Consequently, the country must more than double its pace of emissions reduction to stay on track for its climate goals. www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...

An image of New Zealand with the text, “New Zealand must more than double its emissions reduction pace over the next five years to meet climate targets.”

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Heavy winter rains in Washington are contributing to increased drought concerns by reducing mountain snowpack, as YPCCC's Spring 2026 study finds that 72% of Americans are worried their local area might be harmed by extreme weather-related impacts like droughts.

A photo of a body of water with text overlay that states, “This summer's drought conditions in Washington highlight how winter weather can shape water availability months later.”

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

From extreme heat disrupting European economies to rising risks for businesses around the world, recent reporting shows how climate impacts are increasingly affecting growth, productivity, and everyday economic activity. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/11/b... & www.reuters.com/business/env...

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

New research is expanding our understanding of how wildfire smoke can affect children's health, as YPCCC's Spring 2026 study finds that 63% of Americans are at least "a little worried" their local area might be harmed by wildfires.

An image of two children running in grass with overlay text that states, “Children can be especially vulnerable to wildfire smoke, even when they live far from an active wildfire.”

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

A new federal rule removes longstanding habitat protections for endangered species under the Endangered Species Act, opening sensitive habitats to drilling, mining, farming, and development.

image of a red panda eating bamboo with the text: “A new federal rule narrowed habitat safeguards under the Endangered Species Act. Habitat loss remains the leading driver of species extinction.”

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

A “Super El Niño” is an exceptionally warm weather pattern across the Pacific Ocean, and it is developing earlier than expected. On a planet already warmed by climate change, it could mean even more extreme heat, droughts, and flooding. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/12/c...

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

China’s renewable energy plan establishes its first binding green target and aims to boost wind and solar electricity generation by 53% over the next five years. Other goals include making renewable energy sources more reliable during spikes in demand. www.reuters.com/business/ene...

An image of the Great Wall of China with the text, “China aims to increase wind and solar electricity generation by 53% over the next five years under a binding green target.”

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Climate change-induced extreme heat has accelerated water evaporation from soils, becoming a primary driver of drought across Europe. Consequently, evaporation-potential conditions are now up to 11 times more likely in eastern parts of the continent. www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

An image of a drought with the text, “Climate change is driving a sharp rise in agricultural drought risk across Europe.”

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

A 13-year-long lawsuit was recently settled, forcing the state of New Mexico to pay roughly $150 million to divert more water from the Rio Grande River to Texas. New Mexico will have to reduce withdrawals from the river and private wells. insideclimatenews.org/news/1907202...

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Climate Factsheets allow anyone to understand how their community thinks of global warming. Each factsheet measures public knowledge, attitudes, policy support, and behavior from the state level down to the county. Try the tool out at: climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications...

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

A warm winter, reduced snowpack, and summer heat have increased Montana's wildfire risk, as YPCCC's Spring 2026 study finds that 63% of Americans are worried their local area might be harmed by extreme weather-related impacts like wildfires.

A photo of an open landscape of trees and mountains with text that states, “Warm winter conditions and summer heat are contributing to increased wildfire risk across parts of Montana this season.”

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Brief 🧵on a new paper on the power of local climate policy, from our Deputy Experiments Director:

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

A recent report on climate anxiety in Florida highlights growing concerns about extreme heat and other climate-related risks, as the YCCC's Spring 2026 study finds that 77% of Americans are at least "a little worried" their local area might be harmed by extreme heat.

A photo of an icon of the Earth with a flame and a temperature with text above that states, “Extreme heat is becoming an increasing concern for communities across the country, shaping conversations about health, resilience, and daily life.”

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Around 40 million people across the western U.S. are under heat alerts as a powerful heat dome brings the hottest temperatures of the year so far. Death Valley is forecast to reach 126°F. Heat is the deadliest type of extreme weather in the U.S.

image of heat wave looks like it's about to catch fire with the text: “Around 40 million people are under heat alerts as the western United States experiences its hottest temperatures of the year so far.”

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