We conduct research on public climate change knowledge, attitudes, policy support & behavior. Posted events are not endorsements.

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The World Meteorological Organization estimates an 80% chance that El Niño conditions will develop before September, potentially reshaping weather patterns across the globe. theguardian.com/environment/…
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NEW ANALYSIS: Climate change received just 0.55% of U.S. newspaper coverage over the past 40 years. Read more: osf.io/preprints/psyarxiv/8s…

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Scientists say climate change is making extreme heat events more frequent and intense. Across 73 countries, unusually hot weather was the most commonly reported extreme weather experience in 62 of them.
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As Indiantown, Florida, considers hyperscale data centers and their impacts on land, water, energy, and development, YPCCC finds that 68% of Americans believe global warming will harm future generations, revealing how infrastructure decisions are part of climate conversations.
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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a UN agency, says there is a 91% chance that global temperatures will exceed 1.5°C of warming compared with pre-industrial averages for at least one year between 2026 and 2030. earth.org/global-temperature…
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Electricity bills are expected to be 8.5% higher on average this summer compared to last year, as extreme heat drives up cooling costs Americans. npr.org/2026/05/23/nx-s1-582…
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Prospective transmission line developments are under review in rural Virginia as expanding data center development increases demand for grid access.insideclimatenews.org/news/2…
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If you’re curious what people in the U.S. think about climate change, who it’s impacting, and what should be done about it, check out YPCCC’s interactive map: climatecommunication.yale.ed…
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Portland’s climate fund could be a model for other cities and state governments to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and invest in climate adaptation measures. npr.org/2026/05/20/nx-s1-573…
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Unprecedented heat waves are prowling across Western Europe, leading to temperature records so rare that governments are now seeing questions of preparative measures. insideclimatenews.org/news/2…
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Driven by surging demand from AI data centers, electric vehicle use, and industrial growth, Canada launches a $729 billion plan to double the capacity of its electricity grid by 2050. The strategy will also reduce the reliance on trade with the US. reuters.com/business/energy/…
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Microsoft is considering delaying its 2030 commitment of matching its entire hourly electricity ​use with renewable energy purchases due to high electricity demand from data centers, which is met faster through nuclear energy and natural gas. reuters.com/sustainability/c…
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International research published in The Lancet Planetary Health found a correlation between climate change and rising antibiotic resistance gene levels in Salmonella across 139 countries from 1940 to 2023. theguardian.com/society/2026…
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The federal government announced a series of steps to reduce its oversight on certain pollutants, like PFAS and hydrofluorocarbons. These compounds have been linked to negative health impacts and global warming. nytimes.com/2026/05/21/clima… nytimes.com/2026/05/18/clima…
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Vietnam’s government has encouraged businesses and households to reduce electricity use as rising temperatures pushed electricity consumption to a year-high of 1.1 billion kWh. A heatwave in late May is expected to increase the strain on the grid. reuters.com/sustainability/b…
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New Zealand is considering changes to its climate law that could limit tort-based lawsuits over greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related damages. The debate comes as 65% of New Zealanders say they are worried about climate change, according to YPCCC’s Public Opinion study.
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New Jersey faces elevated wildfire risk after snowy winter conditions delayed planned fire prevention treatments, leaving fewer acres treated before peak wildfire season. YPCCC’s research found 72% of Americans believe global warming is causing extreme weather events in the US.
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The power regulator of Rajasthan, India’s largest solar power producing state, has thwarted a 3.2 GW coal project for the second time, directing state utilities to reassess electricity demand and capacity needs before proceeding with the proposal. reuters.com/business/energy/…
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100 UK data centers are planning to use gas power, with some expected to rely on it permanently. Together, they could consume more than 15 terawatt-hours annually, roughly enough to power London for 4.5 months. Meanwhile, 80% of people in the UK support renewable energy.
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Honey bee swarm season across North America is arriving nearly three weeks ahead of schedule in 2026, with climate-driven warming fingered as the primary cause. Beekeepers are racing to catch swarms after last winter saw the highest colony loss rate since tracking began.
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