Five years after the BP oil spill, GPG takes a look at publicly-released polls on a wide range of key energy and environment issues.

1. A p r i l 2 0 1 5 !
Public Opinion Landscape:
Energy and the Environment

2. PAGE 2
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Slide!
Current Landscape! 3!
Energy Policy & Political Perceptions! 11!
Energy Sources! 23!
Digital Snapshot! 30!

3. C u r r e n t L a n d s c a p e !

4. Source: Gallup Poll, March 5-8, 2015 PAGE 4
AMERICAN VIEWS O N T HE Q UALI TY O F ENVI R ONM ENT REM AIN
C O N S I S T E N T O V E R PA S T 5 Y E A R S
Right now, do you think the quality of the environment in the country as a whole is getting better or getting worse?!
Getting worse
Getting better
Note: “Same” and “no opinion” results not shown
57%
54%
57% 58%
63%
67% 67% 68%
51%
48% 48% 49% 49% 50% 51%
36%
40%
33% 34%
29%
25% 25% 26%
41% 41% 42% 42% 41% 42% 41%
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

5. Source: Pew Research Center: August 15-25, 2014 PAGE 5
MOST AMERIC ANS SAY THERE I S EVI DENCE OF TEMP ERATURE
C H A N G E O V E R PA S T D E C A D E S
Note: “DK/ref” results not shown
From what you’ve read and heard, is there solid evidence that the average temperature on earth has been getting
warmer over the past decades, or not? [If yes, why?]!
33% 32% 34% 28% 26% 27% 26%
35%
25%
36% 34% 36% 38% 42% 42% 44%
40%
46%
16% 18% 18% 18% 19% 23% 18% 18% 22%
Sept
2009
Oct
2010
Feb
2011
Nov
2011
Oct
2012
Mar
2013
Oct
2013
Mar
2014
Aug
2014
Yes - Mostly because
of natural patterns in
the earth's
environment
Yes - Mostly because
of human activity such
as burning fossil fuels
No

6. PAGE 6
MAJORITY OF AMERI CANS THI NK THAT G LO BAL WARM ING IS
H A P P E N I N G ; E X A G G E R AT I N G R I S K S I S M O S T U S E D A R G U M E N T
AGAINST IT
Yes
56%
No
20%
Not
Sure
23%
Refused
1%
7%
29%
38%
42%
58%
I could be conviced global warming is
happening
Global warming is not caused by human
activity
Global warming is a hoax
I don't find the scientific evidence
convincing
Some people and the press are
exaggerating the risks of global warming
Do you think that global warming is happening, or
do you think global warming is not happening?!
Please indicate which statements describe your opinion(s) about global
warming – even if it is not exactly right. You may choose more than one.!
Source: Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research Poll, November 19 – December 1, 2014

7. Source: CBS News Polls: February 6-10, 2013; February 19-23, 2014; September 10-14, 2014, PAGE 7
AND MAJORITY OF AMERI CANS NO W BELI EVE GL OB AL WARM ING
IS CAUSED BY HUMAN ACTIVITY
Human
activity
54%
Natural
patterns
31%
Global
warming
does not
exist
10%
Caused by
both
3%
Don't know
what causes it
2%
Sept
-­‐
2014
Which statement comes closest to your view about global warming? !
1. Global warming is caused mostly by human activity such as burning fossil fuels. !
2. Global warming is caused mostly by natural patterns in the earth's environment. !
3. Global warming does not exist.!
Human
activity
45%
Natural
patterns
34%
Global
warming
does not
exist
14%
Caused by
both
3%
Don't know
what causes
it
4%
Feb
-­‐
2014
Human
activity
49%
Natural
patterns
31%
Global
warming
does not
exist
10%
Caused by
both
6%
Don't know
what causes
it
4%
Feb
-­‐
2013

8. Source: Gallup Poll, March 5-8, 2015 PAGE 8
MOST AMERIC ANS SAY THEY W O RRY A G REAT DEAL OR A FAIR
AMOUN T ABOUT GLO BAL WARM I NG
58%
51%
62%
65% 66%
60%
52% 51%
55%
58% 56% 55%
40%
47%
36% 34% 33%
40%
48% 48%
45% 43% 43% 45%
2003 2004 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
I’m going to read you a list of environmental problems. As I read each one, please tell me if you personally worry about
this problem a great deal, a fair amount, only a little, or not at all. First, how much do you worry about [global warming]?!
Worry a great deal/a fair
amount
Only a little/not at all

9. Source: Gallup Poll, March 5-8, 2015 PAGE 9
YET AMERICANS AR E M OR E LI KELY TO SAY THE SERIOUS NES S
OF GLOBAL WARMING IS EXAGGERATED; ALTHOUGH INCREASING
N U M B E R S S AY U N D E R E S T I M AT E D
31%
33%
38%
31% 30%
33%
35%
41%
48%
43% 42% 41% 42% 42%
32%
29%
25%
29% 28% 29%
33%29%
24%
26%
24% 24% 23%
21%
32%
33% 33%
35%
38%
35%
29% 28%
25%
29%
31%
33% 33%
35%
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Thinking about what is said in the news, in your view is the seriousness of global warming – [generally exaggerated,
generally correct, or is it generally underestimated]?!
Note: “DK/ref” results not shown
Exaggerated
Underestimated
Correct

10. Source: Gallup Poll, March 5-8, 2015 PAGE 10
AND LARGE MAJORI TY CONTI NUE TO DO UBT G LO BAL WARM ING
WILL SERIOUSLY IMPACT THEIR WAY OF LIFE
65% 62%
58% 60%
67%
61% 64% 64% 62%
33% 35%
40% 38%
32%
38%
34% 36% 37%
2002 2006 2008 2009 2010 2012 2013 2014 2015
Note: “No opinion” results not shown
Do you think that global warming will pose a serious threat to you or your way of life in your lifetime?!
No
Yes

11. E n e r g y P o l i c y & P o l i t i c a l P e r c e p t i o n s !

12. PAGE 12
AMERICANS THINK T HAT PRO TECTI NG THE ENV IRONM ENT WIL L
IMPROVE ECONOMIC GROWTH
15%
22%
60%
Reduce economic growth and cost jobs
Have no impact on economic growth or
jobs
Improve economic growth and provide
new jobs
Please indicate which one of these statements comes closest to your own views – even if its not exactly right.
In the long run, protecting the environment will…!
Source: Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research Poll, November 19 – December 1, 2014

13. Source: Gallup Poll, March 5 – 8, 2015 PAGE 13
AMERICANS N OW ALSO SAY ENVI RO NM ENTAL PRO T ECT ION
SHOULD BE GIVEN PRIO RITY O VER ENERG Y DEVELOP ME NT
36%
40% 40%
44%
39%
42%
34%
41%
46%
50%
39%
50%
47% 46%
40%
39%
52% 52%
49% 48%
52%
49%
58%
50%
47%
43%
55%
41%
44% 45%
51%
49%
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
With which one of these statements about the environment and energy production do you most agree – [ROTATED: protection of the
environment should be given priority, even at the risk of limiting the amount of energy supplies – such as oil, gas, and coal – which the
United States produces (or) development of U.S. energy supplies – such as oil, gas, and coal – should be given priority, even if the
environment suffers to some extent]?!
Note: Equal priority and No opinion results not shown
Environmental
protection
Energy
development

14. PAGE 14
ENERGY/ENVIRONM ENT ISSUES NO T CO NSI DERED AS TOP
PRIORITIES AS MUCH AS O THER I SSUES
% Top Priority 2013 2014 2015 % Top Priority 2013 2014 2015
1 Defending the country from future terrorist attacks 71% 73% 76% 13 Protecting the Environment 52% 49% 51%
2 Strengthening the nation’s economy 86% 80% 75% 14 Addressing race relations in this country - - 49%
3 Improving the job situation 79% 74% 67% 15 Dealing with the moral breakdown of the country 40% 39% 48%
4 Improving the educational system 70% 69% 67% 16 Reforming the nation’s tax system 52% 55% 48%
5 Taking steps to make the Social Security system financially sound 70% 66% 66% 17 Dealing with the nation’s energy problem 45% 45% 46%
6 Reducing the budget deficit 72% 63% 64% 18 Reducing the influence of lobbyists and special interest groups in D.C. 44% 42% 43%
7 Reducing healthcare costs 63% 59% 64% 19 Improving the country’s roads, bridges, and public transportation systems 30% 39% 42%
8 Taking steps to make the Medicare system financially sound 65% 61% 61% 20 Dealing with the role of money in politics - - 42%
9 Reducing crime 55% 55% 57% 21 Supporting scientific research - - 41%
10 Dealing with the problems of poor and needy people 57% 49% 55% 22 Dealing with global warming 28% 29% 38%
11 Strengthening the U.S. military 41% 43% 52% 23 Dealing with global climate change - - 34%
12 Dealing with the issue of immigration - 40% 52% 24 Dealing with global trade issues 31% 28% 30%
I’d like to ask you about priorities for President Obama and Congress this year. As I read from a list, tell me if you think each should be
a top priority, important but lower priority, not too important or it should not be done. !
Source: Pew Research Center, January 7-11, 2015

15. Source: Pew Research Center, January 7-11, 2015 PAGE 15
H A L F O F A M E R I C A N S F E E L P R O T E C T I N G T H E E N V I R O N M E N T
SHOULD BE A TOP PRI ORI TY; RECENT I NCREA SE IN DE AL ING
WITH GLOBAL WARMING AS A TOP PRIORITY
Note: “DK/ref” results not shown
I’d like to ask you about priorities for President Obama and Congress this year. As I read from a list, tell me if you think each should be
a top priority, important but lower priority, not too important or it should not be done. !
30%
28%
26% 25%
28% 29%
38%
60%
49% 50%
52%
45% 45%
46%41%
44%
40%
43%
52%
49%
51%
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
% Top Priority [Energy/Environment Issues Only]
Protecting the environment
Dealing with the nation’s
energy problem
Dealing with Global
Warming

16. Source: Gallup Poll, March 5 – 8, 2015 PAGE 16
N E A R LY H A L F C O N T I N U E TO T H I N K T H E G O V E R N M E N T I S D O I N G
TO O L I T T L E TO P R O T E C T T H E E N V I R O N M E N T
7% 5% 5% 4%
15% 16% 17% 16% 17% 16%
51%
55%
58%
62%
46%
49% 51%
47% 48% 48%
37% 37%
34% 33% 35% 33%
30%
35% 34% 34%
2003 2004 2005 2006 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Too little
About the right
amount
Too much
Do you think the U.S. government is doing too much, too little, or about the right amount in terms of protecting the environment?!
Note: “No opinion” results
not shown
President Obama
took office in 2008

17. Source: Pew Research Center Poll, Dec. 3-7, 2014 PAGE 17
EIGHT IN TEN AMERI CANS SUPPO RT REQ UI RI NG B ET TE R FUE L
EFFICIENCY; LESS SUPPO RT FO R O THER PO LI CIES
41%
56%
58%
81%
53%
40%
37%
15%
Promoting increased use of nuclear power
Allowing more offshore oil and gas drilling
Allowing more mining and drilling on federal land
Requiring better fuel efficency for cars and trucks
Favor Oppose
Note: Don’t know response not shown
As I read some possible government policies to address America’s energy supply, tell me whether you would favor or oppose
each. First, would you favor or oppose the government…?!

18. PAGE 18
H O W E V E R , A M A J O R I T Y F E E L S T H AT S A F E T Y I S T H E
R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y O F C O R P O R AT I O N S
35%
62%
It is the responsibility of government to make sure that
energy companies keep consumers and workers safe
while conducting their business
It is the responsibility of energy companies to make sure
that consumers and workers are safe, regardless of what
government regulations exist
And when it comes to safety around energy sources, which comes closer to your opinion – even if neither is exactly right:!
Source: Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research Poll, November 19 – December 1, 2014

19. PAGE 19
AMERICANS C ONTINUE TO SEE O BAM A BETTER O N PROT ECT ING
THE ENVIRONMENT THAN IMPROVING ENERGY POLICY
Do you think Barack Obama is doing a good job or a poor job in handling each of the following issues as president? [% good job]!
Protecting the nation’s
environment
Improving the nation’s
energy policy
Note: No opinion results not shown
79%
52%
55% 56% 55%
51%
52%
72%
43% 41% 42%
46%
42%
39%
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Source: Gallup Poll, March 5-8, 2015

20. PAGE 20
H A L F O F A M E R I C A N S FAV O R U . S . PA RT I C I PAT I O N I N T H E
D E V E L O P M E N T O F A N I N T E R N AT I O N A L T R E AT Y A D D R E S S I N G
GLOBAL WARMING
Do you favor, oppose or neither favor
nor oppose U.S. participation in the
development of a new international
treaty to address global warming?!
Favor
50%
Oppose
23%
Don't lean
either way
27%
Source: Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research Poll, November 19 – December 1, 2014

21. Source: Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research Poll, November 19 – December 1, 2014 PAGE 21
AMERICANS D IVIDE D O N H O W PRESI DENT O B AM A S HOUL D
H A N D L E A N I N T E R N AT I O N A L A G R E E M E N T A D D R E S S I N G G L O B A L
WA R M I N G
37% 36%
22%
President Obama should negotiate and act
on a new international agreement to address
global warming even if it will not be approved
by the U.S. Senate
President Obama should only negotiate a
new international agreement to address
global warming if it will be approved by the
U.S. Senate
President Obama should not pursue a new
international agreement to address global
warming
Note: Refused
not shown.
Which of the following comes closer to your opinion about how President Obama should handle negotiations for developing a new
international agreement to address global warming?!

22. PAGE 22
H O W E V E R , S I X I N T E N A M E R I C A N S T H I N K T H E U . S . SHOULD BE A
L E A D E R O N G L O B A L WA R M I N G
Which of the following comes closer to your opinion?!
16%
18%
61%
The United States should not take action on global
warming, regardless of what other countries do
The United States should avoid taking action on global
warming unless other countries take action too
The United States should be a leader on global warming,
even if it means taking action when other countries do not
Source: Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research Poll, November 19 – December 1, 2014
Note: Refused not shown

23. E n e r g y S o u r c e s !

24. Source: Pew Research Center Poll, Dec. 3-7, 2014 PAGE 24
A M A J O R I T Y O F A M E R I C A N S B E L I E V E T H E U . S . I S P R O D U C I N G
MORE ENERGY
Increasing
54%About the
same
27%
Decreasing
10%
Don't
Know
9%
From what you’ve read and heard, has the
amount of energy produced in the United
States been increasing, decreasing, or
staying about the same in recent years?!

25. Source: Pew Research Center Poll, Dec. 3-7, 2014 PAGE 25
A M A J O R I T Y O F A M E R I C A N S B E L I E V E T H AT T H E U . S . N E E D S TO
FOCUS ON DEVELOPING ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF ENERGY
63%
47%
65%
60%
29%
39%
28%
30%
2011 2012 2013 2014
Developing alternative sources
such as wind, solar and
hydrogen technology
Expanding exploration and
production of oil, coal and
natural gas
Right now, which ONE of the following do you think should be the more important priority for addressing America’s energy supply?!

26. Source: Gallup Poll, March 5-8 2015
PAGE 26
MORE AMERICANS W OUL D LI KE I NCREASED EM PHA SIS ON
SOLAR, FEWER WO ULD LI KE TO SEE M O RE E MPHASIS ON
N AT U R A L G A S A N D O I L
76%
71%
65%
46%
37%
31%
79%
70%
55%
41%
35%
28%
Solar power Wind Natural gas Oil Nuclear power Coal
% More Emphasis
2013 2015
Do you think that as a country, the United States should put more emphasis, less emphasis or about the same emphasis as
it does now on producing domestic energy from each of the following sources?!
+3
-­‐1
-­‐10
-­‐5
-­‐2
-­‐3

27. PAGE 27
AMERICANS WORRY M O ST ABO UT RI SKS TO THE ENVIRONME NT
FROM NUCLEAR, COAL AND OIL
3% 3% 3% 3% 2% 3% 3% 3%
25% 29% 27%
43%
56%
61%
69% 67%36%
37% 39%
37%
28%
26%
20% 22%
36%
31% 30%
17%
14%
10% 9% 9%
Nuclear Coal Oil Natural Gas Water (dams,
tidal power)
Geothermal
(capturing
natural heat
emitted by the
earth)
Solar Wind
Very/Extremely
concerned
Moderately
concerned
Not
too/Not
at
all
concerned
Refused
Source: AP/NORC, Nov. 20 – Dec. 1, 2014
How concerned are you about the risks posed to the environment by each of the following energy sources?!

28. Source: The Harris Poll, Oct. 15-20, 2014 PAGE 28
AMERICANS BELIEVE THAT SO LAR ENERG Y WI LL M AK E A MA JOR
C O N T R I B U T I O N I N T H E L O N G T E R M
Major
31%
Minor
53%
Hardly
Any
16%
Next 2 to 5 years
Major
57%
Minor
35%
Hardly
Any
8%
Next 15 to 20 Years
+26 in those who
think Solar Energy
will make a major
contribution
Thinking ahead to the next two to five years, do you feel that solar
energy will make a major contribution in meeting our energy
needs, a minor contribution, or hardly any contribution at all?!
What about in the next 15 to 20 years? Do you think that solar
energy will make a major contribution, a minor contribution, or
hardly any contribution at all in meeting our energy needs?!

29. Source: Pew Research Center, November 6-9, 2014 PAGE 29
AMERICANS’ OPINIO N O F FRACKING DEPENDS ON THE WAY YOU
ASK THE QUESTION
Do you support or oppose increased use of
fracking, a drilling method that uses high-
pressure water and chemicals to extract oil and
natural gas from underground rock formations?!
41%
47%
12%
Favor Oppose Don't Know
40% 40%
19%
Favor Oppose No Opinion
Do you favor or oppose hydraulic fracturing or
“fracking” as a means of increasing the
production of natural gas and oil in the U.S.?!
Source: Gallup Poll, March 5-8, 2015
30%
26%
19%
24%
Favor Oppose Neutral Not sure
Do you favor or oppose the increased use of
fracking to extract oil and natural gas from
underground rock formations?!
Source: YouGov, March 20-23, 2015

30. G P G D i g i t a l S n a p s h o t !

31. C L I M AT E C H A N G E , T H E N O RT H E A S T W I N T E R S TO R M A N D T H E
C A L I F O R N I A D R O U G H T
In order to get a better understanding of some of the prominent online conversations
around Energy and Environment, GPG conducted an analysis of the online conversation
from January 1 to March 31, 2015, that examined mentions of climate change in relation
to the northeast winter storms and the California drought situation.!
• GPG used online media analysis tools to capture media results from the full spectrum
of digital and social media sources including:!
• Online News
• Forums
• Blogs
• Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Google+, Tumblr, etc.)
• GPG then conducted both quantitative and qualitative analysis of the data to derive
the following insights.!

32. PAGE 32
JANUARY TO MARC H, CALI FO RNI A DRO UG HT RECE IVE D MORE
C O V E R A G E C O N N E C T E D TO C L I M AT E C H A N G E T H A N T H E
N O RT H E A S T W I N T E R S TO R M S
California
Drought
67%
Northeast
Winter Storms
33%
Comparing Volume of Online Results
GPG Original Digital Research
POTENTIAL DRIVERS BEHIND VOLUME DIFFERENCE
• The northeast winter storms were individual
occurrences, whereas the California drought is ongoing.
• Much of the discussion and coverage of both topics
stemmed from online news that covered scientific
articles. There were more mentions of scientific articles
concerning the California drought that there were about
the Northeast winter storms.
• 69% of mentions about scientific proof discussed
the California Drought situation, while 31% of
them focused on the Northeast winter storms.
• This may be because the California drought has
been going on for a number of years, giving
scientists more time to study potential causes,
whereas the Northeast winter storms’ duration
was much shorter.

33. PAGE 33
VOLUME PEAKS FO R CAL IF O RNI A DRO UG HT A ND NORTHE AS T
WINTER STORMS
0
200
400
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800
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1200
1400
1600
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2000
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3/14/15
3/16/15
3/18/15
3/20/15
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3/24/15
3/26/15
3/28/15
3/30/15
California Drought Northeast Winterstorm
Imminent $1 billion water
spending plan to be signed by
Governor Brown to combat
effects of climate change in
California; Many fear water
rationing.!
Stanford research
study concludes that
human driven global
warming is behind
the increasingly
frequent and severe
droughts – including
the current drought
in California. It
predicts that the
droughts will only
get worse.!
Discussion of
President Obama’s
State of the Union
Address – he
associates climate
change with record
temperatures and
droughts throughout
the country and in
California.!
Historic blizzard “Juno”
hits the Northeast. Bill Nye
“The Science Guy” says
the storms are caused by
climate change. In
interviews Al Sharpton
and Governor Cuomo also
blame the storms on
climate change.!
GPG Original Digital Research
Mentions

34. PAGE 34
C O N V E R S AT I O N O F B O T H D R O U G H T A N D S TO R M S D R I V E N B Y
SCIENTIFIC STUDIES SUMM ARI ZED I N O NLI NE NEWS
34%
29%
17%
11%
6%
19%
29%
25%
15%
8%
Twitter News Blog Facebook Forums
California Drought Northeast Winterstorm
Most conversation (63%) around the
California drought situation was on
news and Twitter. Tweets were
comprised mainly of links to previously
published studies or news articles.
Most conversation (54%) around the
Northeast winter storms was on
news and blogs. Blog posts
summarized news articles and
linked to scientific studies.
TOP 3 ARTICLES DRIVING CONVERSATION
FOR THIS TIME PERIOD
California drought:
• Anthropogenic Warming Has Increased
Drought Risk in California (National Academy
of Sciences, 3/2/2015)
• NASA responds to California’s evolving
drought, (NASA, 2/25/2014)
• Causes and Predictability of the 2011 – 2014
California Drought, (Climate Program Office,
12/2014)
Northeast Winter storms:
• The Climate Science Behind New England’s
Historic Blizzard (Climate Progress,
1/26/2015)
• Blizzard 2015: What Went Wrong With the
Forecasting (WSJ, 1/27/2015)
• Blizzard of Nor’Easters No Surprise, Thanks
to Climate Change (National Geographic,
1/26/2015)
GPG Original Digital Research

35. PAGE 35
C A L I F O R N I A D R O U G H T C O N V E R S AT I O N L E A N S N E G AT I V E ;
H I G H L I G H T E D B Y F O C U S O N G R O U P S F R O M E A C H E X T R E M E
Neutral
90%
Negative
9%
Positive
2%
Online Sentiment - California Drought
Negative,
72%
Sentiment
Breakdown
Negative
84%
Positive
16%
Negative Results
• Discussion surrounding the extensive negative
effects that the drought, and therefore climate
change, have had on California communities.
• Negative comments directed at “climate change
deniers” and “fear-mongering eco-groups” from
various sides of the debate.
• Articles decrying the lack of immediate response
to the drought in California and to climate change
more broadly.
Positive Results
• Positive reactions to fundraisers and other events
conducted to raise awareness and money for
climate change.
• Encouragement for those who are attempting to
save water, and engaging in other means to
lessen personal impact that contributes to climate
change.
GPG Original Digital Research

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N O RT H E A S T W I N T E R S TO R M S S I M I L A R C O N V E R S AT I O N ;
D O M I N AT E D B Y C R I T I C I S M O F C L I M AT E C H A N G E D E N I E R
ARGUMENTS
Neutral
91%
Negative
6%
Positive
2%
Online Sentiment – Northeast Winter
Storms
Sentiment
Breakdown
Negative,
72%
Positive,
28%
Negative
72%
Positive
28%
Negative Results
• Negative comments directed at climate change
deniers for disagreeing with the notion that
extreme cold weather is a symptom of global
warming– including criticism of Senator Inhofe’s
speech in which he used the existence of a
snowball as evidence against the idea of global
warming.
• Criticisms of Florida Governor Rick Scott for
banning the use of the term “climate change.”
• Articles about the negative impact of not
immediately responding to climate change.
Positive Results
• Amused responses to some climate deniers
arguments about the storm in the Northeast.
• Positive reactions to individuals attempting to
address climate change or create broader
awareness (e.g. Jon Stewart’s segment on
climate change).
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