Marryam Ishaq

Organizations are among the most powerful pathways for advancing climate action. More than 170 million Americans are connected to workplaces, schools, health systems, faith communities, businesses, and civic institutions. Together, these are uniquely powerful social settings where people learn, build trust, make decisions, and act together, creating change that can ripple beyond individual organizations to drive broader societal impact.

Americans Underestimate How Much Others Care About Climate Change Most Americans are concerned about climate change, but they don’t think most others share that concern. That quiet misunderstanding is one of the biggest barriers to climate action in the United States. This report explores how trust in information, media consumption patterns, and perceptions of others shape how people think about climate change.

Following a year of record-breaking climate impacts across the country, the annual American Climate Metrics Survey (ACMS), as part of ecoAmerica’s 2025 research, reveals a nation increasingly aligned on climate action. Across political lines and generations, Americans express concern, see the moral impetus for action, report that they’re taking action, and expect leaders to do the same.