Beliefs and attitudes of university faculty members on climate change in the U.S.

This qualitative study explored the beliefs and attitudes of university faculty members towards climate change from Midwestern and Northeastern universities in the U.S. Findings from this study suggest that participants’ experiences were mostly associated with extreme weather events, such as heavy rainfall or drought. Diverse opinions were presented on addressing climate change and often participants’ expertise guided those opinions. Several suggestions were expressed on climate change accountability, including individuals’ responsibility, the importance of active social movements, and the role of corporations, governments, and technology. © 2023 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.