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We conduct research on public climate change knowledge, attitudes, policy support & behavior. Posted events are not endorsements.
@yaleclimatecomm.bsky.socialCalifornia’s 840-mile coastline has 125 marine protected areas. In 2023, the state opened a petition process to consider changes to these protections, including proposals from tribal nations seeking recognition of cultural and subsistence practices. The California Fish and Game Commission is set to
@yaleclimatecomm.bsky.socialHow do the successes or failures of climate cases before the Supreme Court impact public opinion on climate? In this short 🧵, our Deputy Experiments Director @ericscheuch.bsky.social shares findings from a recent experiment:
@doerrfeldbill.bsky.socialReposted by @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.socialA new @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social + @github.com survey finds most GitHub users believe AI contributes to climate change.
It's more than AI doomerism, though. They recommend concrete actions IT can take to curb waste.
My latest on @leaddev.com explores the report:
@yaleclimatecomm.bsky.socialEurope is up against the challenge of adaptation as it navigates managing the lasting impact of the 2026 European summer heatwave. The hottest on record since the 1950s. insideclimatenews.org/news/0210202...
@yaleclimatecomm.bsky.socialPowered by wind and solar energy, the vessel will collect data on carbon emissions and how carbon is stored in the region. That research could help scientists better understand how our changing climate is affecting these important carbon sinks. www.theguardian.com/environment/... ,
@yaleclimatecomm.bsky.socialGermany’s Climate Computing Center is preparing to store 5 petabytes of U.S. climate data. That’s equivalent to roughly 1 billion high-resolution images. This move will help preserve U.S. climate datasets amid growing questions about their long-term availability.
@yaleclimatecomm.bsky.socialTOOL 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:
@yaleclimatecomm.bsky.socialGray 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/...
@yaleclimatecomm.bsky.socialAfter 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...
@yaleclimatecomm.bsky.socialAccording 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...
@yaleclimatecomm.bsky.socialHawaii 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.
@yaleclimatecomm.bsky.socialYPCCC at Climate Week NYC: yaledailynews.com/articles/yal... @jennifer-carman.bsky.social
@yaleclimatecomm.bsky.socialGlobal 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...
@yaleclimatecomm.bsky.socialNEW: In the first-ever study of its kind, we surveyed GitHub users to learn how software developers feel about climate, the environment, and AI. Check it out:
@yaleclimatecomm.bsky.socialThe 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%.
@yaleclimatecomm.bsky.socialIndia 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...
@yaleclimatecomm.bsky.socialCongratulations to the winners of the @coveringclimatenow.org Journalism Awards! This year, we were proud to support the award for Solutions journalism - you can see the winning entries here:
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@yaleclimatecomm.bsky.socialIndonesia 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...
@yaleclimatecomm.bsky.socialHistorically, 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...
@yaleclimatecomm.bsky.socialNEW 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: