News and Press Releases: Public Opinion Research
Animation: How to Make Climate Treaties Work »
Cartoon overview sheds light on innovative research on public opinion
By Rob Jordan,
Changing World Temperature Influence Views on Global Warming, Stanford Scholar Says »
The year after temperatures rise, people are more likely to believe in global warming, says Jon Krosnick, a Stanford professor of communication and of political science.
By Clifton B. Parker,
Survey Analysis Contradicts Common Climate Perceptions »
A majority in every state polled wants limits on greenhouse gas emissions, believes U.S. should take action on global warming, according to data from 21 surveys
By Terry Nagel,
Preparing for Sea Level Rise, Boosting California's Economy »
Senior Lecturer Meg Caldwell testifies before California State Assembly Select Committee on Sea Level Rise and the California Economy (watch video from 1:54)
By Judith Romero,
What's Ahead for Adaptation: Making America More Resilient »
A panel of legal, governmental and environmental experts discussed policy implications of survey on Americans' attitudes toward extreme weather preparation and adaptation. Read more...
By Rob Jordan,
Americans Back Preparation for Extreme Weather and Sea Level Rise »
Majority express support for stronger coastal development codes, according to Stanford survey. Learn more about the survey.
By Rob Jordan,
Support for Climate Change Action Drops, Poll Finds »
Americans' support for government action on global warming remains high but has dropped during the past two years, according to a new survey by Stanford researchers in collaboration...
By Rob Jordan,
Jon Krosnick Elected AAAS Fellow »
Three Stanford scientists have been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), an honor bestowed upon members of the association by their peers.
By Stanford Report, staff,
New State Surveys Affirm Support for Government Limits on Greenhouse Gases from Businesses »
Large majorities of the residents of Florida, Massachusetts and Maine believe the Earth has been getting warmer gradually and favor government action to reduce greenhouse gas...
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the country's oldest honorary learned societies, announced Monday the election of 210 new fellows, including 11 Stanford faculty...
By News Staff,