CNN data analyst Harry Enten reported on 10 July that only 40% of Americans say they are "greatly worried" about climate change—exactly the same proportion recorded in 2000 and barely above the 35% logged in 1989. The share had risen to 46% in 2020 before retreating this year, according to the long-running survey series cited by the network. The analysis also showed a decline in fears of personal exposure to extreme weather. Just 32% of respondents now worry about becoming a natural-disaster victim, down from 38% in 2006, despite a recent spate of costly hurricanes, floods and heat waves. The stagnant levels of public concern highlight a communication challenge for policymakers and climate advocates as they press for deeper emissions cuts and resilience spending.