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Climate Mind Games
12/21/2009 Are we psychologically inclined to pull wool over our eyes when it comes to climate change?
Cap and Trade: You Don't Have to "Get It" to Like It
12/04/2009 Pew opinion research shows support despite lack of understanding.
World Opinion on Climate
12/03/2009 As Copenhagen talks draw near, world populations hold high hopes for action.
Will Patriotism Move Americans on Climate?
11/04/2009 In times of war, appeals to citizens' patriotism worked wonders.
Six in 10 Americans Support a Cap-and-Trade Proposal
10/27/2009 New CNN/Opinion Research numbers show a strong majority in favor.
Climate Poll: Hike in Skepticism; Support for Cap and Trade
10/22/2009 New Pew numbers show more doubters, but modest support for cap and trade nonetheless.
Choke on This: CO2 is Green
09/28/2009 Oil industry lobbyist telling Americans CO2 is not a pollutant.
Climate Polling: Americans Support ACES
09/24/2009 Note to Congress: Support for energy policy remains strong.
Note to Senate: Public Support for Energy Policy Is Strong
09/09/2009 It's clear what the public wants. Will Congress oblige?
Big Support for Senate Climate Action
08/17/2009 Americans are ready for climate and energy legislation.
Weathermen and the Climate
07/30/2009 What role do broadcast weather reporters have in informing us about climate change?
Carbon Tax Shift Gaining Favor Across Canada?
07/02/2009 Recent polling shows Canadians more open to carbon tax shifting.
Public Votes "Yes" on Waxman-Markey
06/25/2009 Polls show Americans across party lines favor climate legislation.
Americans Green-Light Higher Fuel Efficiency Standards
05/21/2009 Why are journalists telling a totally different (and backwards) story?
Climate Opinion: Are Our Electeds Listening?
05/15/2009 Another national survey shows strong support for climate policy.