Tip Sheet: American Attitudes Toward Gas

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Climate Access gathered polling research fielded in 2022-2023 to learn more about public attitudes on gas as an energy source, common concerns, and levels of support for different policy solutions.
With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the energy conversation has turned to gas prices and calls for increased oil and gas production outside of Russia.  Listen to a roundtable conversation with an international panel of experts on “Communicating the Connections between the Ukraine War, Fossil Fuels and Climate Change.” Gain insights on how to continue to...
According to the survey, 62% of U.S. adults believe climate change is a threat, but 11.5% don’t believe in climate change at all. These perceptions have a tremendous impact on the steps people take to protect the environment. Learn more: https://www.safety.com/safety-in-the-face-of-the-climate-crisis/
A report on how Democratic, Independent, and Republican registered voters view climate and energy policies. ► Download the report
We’ve taken a look back and summarized the impact Climate Access delivered in building political and public will, and the social capital needed to spur equitable climate action. 
Talking about climate change and advancing action was never easy and now is particularly challenging as the world faces a global health pandemic. Listen to a roundtable conversation on “Climate Communications amid COVID-19” to gain insights on how to advance climate solutions while being sensitive to concurrent challenges and stresses.    (Login required to access...
62% of Canadians say that climate change is an emergency now or will be in the next few years.  Download the poll and check out the author’s analysis of the results
Research shows that young people are more likely to view global warming as personally important, to engage in climate activism, and rank global warming higher in voting issue priority than older generations.
“Traditional approaches to advocacy strategies, decision-making, and building power at the grassroots fall short of what’s needed today. It’s more important than ever for nonprofit leaders to integrate new approaches — or risk becoming irrelevant and unable to deliver results.” Michael Silberman shares MobilisationLab’s learnings with the Chronicle of Philanthropy to help global nonprofits better...
A poll conducted of Democratic primary voters in California, Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada, and South Carolina finds:  Addressing the climate crisis is a top tier issue for Democratic primary voters, shared only with universal healthcare coverage. Taking action on climate change is a key motivating issue for Democratic primary voters in early states. Having a...