Yale Program on Climate Change Communication

Yale Program on Climate Change Communication

@YaleClimateComm

We conduct research on public climate change knowledge, attitudes, policy support & behavior. Posted events are not endorsements.

New Haven, CT https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/ Joined 2010-03-23 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

85,845

Followers

2,781

Following

12,913

Tweets

15.4

Avg Engagement

2,485

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @YaleClimateComm's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2010-03-23
  • Verification:No
  • Location:New Haven, CT

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,230
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:8.2
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:7.3
  • Followers Analyzed:9,998

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,230 tweets

Average engagement per tweet is around 220 likes and 96 retweets, indicating a moderate level of interaction. Verified accounts make up 1.3% of the followers.

8.2

Avg Likes/Tweet

7.3

Avg Retweets/Tweet

26,400

Total Likes

23,418

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

6

Median Likes

4

Median Retweets

15

75th Percentile

2,170

Top Tweet

0.18

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Broadcaster

Primarily shares original content

87.8%

Original

2.9%

Replies

8.4%

Retweets

0.8%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.2%

With Media

99.4%

With Links

46.9%

With #Tags

75.9%

With @Mentions

0.8%

With Emojis

220

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.03

Reply/Original Ratio

0.1

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

80.3%

Weekday Posts

19.7%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#climatechange (259) #globalwarming (48) #climatecrisis (34) #cleanenergy (29) #wildfires (29) #climateaction (25) #covid (25) #california (24) #climate (23) #covid19 (23)

Most Mentioned

@nytimes (348) @yaleclimatecomm (216) @washingtonpost (119) @grist (118) @guardian (118) @mason4c (82) @npr (63) @insideclimate (61) @ecotone2 (52) @cnn (43)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,230 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 2,837 (88%)
Replies 95 (3%)
Retweets 272 (8%)
Quote Tweets 26 (1%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 272 retweets (8% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,230 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 9,998 followers

The audience is likely interested in climate science, policy, and environmental awareness. They may include students, researchers, and environmentally conscious individuals.

Average

Audience Quality

21.9%

Suspicion Index

22.1%

Low-Quality %

67

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

27.3%

Empty Bio

25.5%

<10 Tweets

17.1%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

41.7%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

72.1%

No URL

16.9%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

26,685,954

Total Potential Reach

67

Median Follower Reach

319

75th Percentile Reach

11.3%

>1K followers

1.7%

>10K followers

0.3%

>50K followers

0.2%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

52.6%

Creators

5,263 accounts

21.8%

Consumers

2,183 accounts

25.5%

Dormant

2,552 accounts

127

Verified Followers

1.27% of total

17.7%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.13

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

Washington, DC (68) United States (60) Nairobi, Kenya (57) London (56) London, England (54) India (51) New York, NY (43) Nigeria (40) Los Angeles, CA (38) United Kingdom (35)

127

Verified Followers

1.27% of total

853

Protected Accounts

8.53% of total

5 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,097,964 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@sherryrehman 1,393,121 Politician Foreign Affairs, Politics, Pakistan
@nature_org 990,699 Conservation Conservation, Lands, Waters
@CalvinHelin 582,880 Author empowerment, responsibility, self-reliance
@CynthiaDRitchie 330,380 Filmmaker Truth, Vulnerable, Writer
@YRDeshmukh 198,633 Political Analyst Politics, Broadcasting, Parenting
@OmarWaraich 152,016 Journalist Politics, Human Rights, Journalism
@zoom_earth 140,426 Meteorologist Weather, Satellite Images, Natural Disasters
@UrbanLandInst 137,347 Real Estate Real Estate, Development, Communities
@BrianSimsPA 133,575 Politician LGBTQ activism, civil rights, adventure

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

climate (1,262) change (531) environmental (412) science (304) phd (300) energy (286) sustainability (281) student (262) research (256) sustainable (255)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#climatechange (84) #sustainability (54) #climate (47) #climateaction (46) #environment (25) #sdgs (20) #esg (20) #climatecrisis (20) #blm (19) #science (16)

7,272

Followers With Bio

2,728

Followers Without Bio

72.72%

% With Bio

27.28%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,230 analyzed

5,303

Combined Engagement

863

Total Likes

4,440

Total Retweets

1,061

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

60%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Climate Change Awareness Public Attitudes Environmental Policy Global Conservation Efforts Research Dissemination
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@YaleClimateComm

RT @HillaryClinton: Data proving @GretaThunberg right—"you are never too small to make a difference." https://t.co/0STPr26kzU

2021-01-28
Retweets: 2,170 Likes: 0 Engagement: 2,170
Yale Program on Cli…
@YaleClimateComm

A New York City resident has been making snow sculptures of polar bear families in Central Park to raise awareness about the threat climate change poses to this species: https://t.co/ryIdKDiBZU via @westsiderag https://t.co/meIfKpJsXG

2021-02-18
Retweets: 211 Likes: 863 Engagement: 1,074
Yale Program on Cli…
@YaleClimateComm

RT @KHayhoe: Nearly six in ten (58%) are now either “Alarmed” or “Concerned;” from 2014 to 2019, the proportion of “Alarmed” nearly tripled while Doubtful + Dismissive stayed the same. My take-home? 80-90% can be moved, big-time. Let's not waste our time on the rest. via @YaleCl

2020-01-17
Retweets: 723 Likes: 0 Engagement: 723
Yale Program on Cli…
@YaleClimateComm

RT @ecotone2: Today, the Alarmed (26%) outnumber the Dismissive (7%) nearly 4 to 1. In 2014, they were tied at 1 to 1. That's a *major shift* in the political, social and cultural climate of climate change. @YaleClimateComm https://t.co/inJqQ9UZjY

2020-10-09
Retweets: 670 Likes: 0 Engagement: 670
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@YaleClimateComm

RT @KHayhoe: Hey so @YaleClimateComm has released a new set of my very fav maps that break down US opinion by congressional district + county. Here are two things people's opinions changed a LOT on in just one year, and two where they did NOT. Any guesses on which they are? Here

2020-09-14
Retweets: 666 Likes: 0 Engagement: 666

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account uses visual and relatable content, such as snow sculptures, to highlight climate change impacts. It emphasizes growing public concern with data from reports, showing increasing alarm about climate change. It connects with global events like the #OnePlanet summit to show international efforts in conservation.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 85,845
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @YaleClimateComm reveals an growing Twitter presence with 85,845 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 15.4 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025