Central to our perceptions of hazards are our social and political identities – the way we belong to certain groups and the values and beliefs ascribed to being a member of those groups. My research has found that two identities in particular influence climate change beliefs – Latinos (ethnic minority identity) and Millennials (generational identity). My studies have found the overlapping identities of Latino Millennials is associated with high levels of climate change concern in a way not evident for other policy issues – the economy, education, gun control, and terrorism.
Local Disaster Resilience 