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Search below for resources covering the intersection of climate engagement, social science and data analytics.

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A poll of voters in August exploring Americans’ concerns about the cost of energy, their energy priorities, and their views on different energy types, growing energy demand, and the energy provisions in the OBBBA.

Research & Articles
08-27-2025

"The Trump administration has falsely framed wind and solar power as harmful to wildlife in order to justify stifling affordable, rapid-to-deploy, clean energy. Here’s how state leadership can advance clean energy and conservation goals simultaneously.

This article covers an active legal battle between a law firm representing offshore wind groups and Brown University over the publication of research by the school. This research connects the fossil fuel industry and said offshore wind groups, which the law firm is considering “false and injurious” while demanding its erasure.

Research & Articles
08-22-2025

This summary focuses on key changes made to the Inflation Reduction Act by the OBBBA, with a focus on changes to tax credits, loans, and grants that were creating good jobs, addressing climate change, and building more resilient communities. Like the Inflation Reduction Act, the OBBBA is expansive and includes tax policy and health care provisions that—while significant—fall outside of the scope of this resource.

Research & Articles
08-15-2025

Third Way and Impact Research found that non-college-educated men under 50 are a key demographic holding deep misconceptions about clean energy, with 40% believing fossil fuels are as good or better for the environment. To shift these views, advocates must go beyond digital platforms and focus on trusted messengers and targeted messaging. This group’s skepticism requires tailored strategies that address misinformation and resonate culturally and emotionally.

From July 25 to 26, 2025, Data for Progress conducted a national survey of 1,209 likely U.S. voters using an online panel. This study explored sentiments bipartisan voter attitudes towards local energy development.

States like Vermont, New York, and Michigan are leading in climate action with renewable energy targets and pollution regulations. A national survey shows that 36% of voters believe Democrats are more active on energy and environmental issues, with responses varying by partisanship.

This memo overviews recent polling and provides guidance for local elected officials on how to effectively communicate about climate and clean energy to align with Americans’ economic concerns. Our core recommendation: keep messages simple, focused, and personal—centered on the direct costs people are experiencing in their daily lives.

A Permitting Crisis for Renewables

Robinson Meye, Charlie Clynes, Heatmap
Research & Articles
07-07-2025

An article exploring the fact that a fifth of U.S. counties now restrict renewables development, according to exclusive data gathered by Heatmap Pro.

Harmony Labs and partners set out to map Energy Transition Materials (ETM) narratives, in 9 nations and 3 domains, and experiment with communications that build support for a just energy transition.