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Posted on Jan. 1, 2007
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Global Warming Polling Update
American Attitudes Towards Climate Change
MIT:
Comparison of environmental concerns from surveys conducted September 2003 and September 2006
(sequestration.mit.edu/research/survey2006.html)
Where climate change ranks out of 10 environmental issues?
2003: 6
2006: 1
What would you rank as the most prominent problem of all environmental issues?
2003: The destruction of ecosystems, water pollution, and toxic waste
2006: Global warming (climate change)
Should the government do more to deal with global warming?
Yes No
75% 25%
How much personal money are people willing to spend to address the issue?
2003: $14 more per month
2006: $21 more per month
CBS News/New York Times: August 17-21, 2006
Do you think global warming is an environmental problem that is causing a serious impact now, or do you think global warming isn’t having a serious impact?
Now No Impact
67% 33%
Do you think it is necessary to take steps to counter the effects of global warming right away or later?
Right Away Later
76% 24%
Zogby: August 11-15, 2006
Concerning global warming, over the past two years has your perception changed about whether global warming is happening?
Yes No
74% 26
Do you agree or disagree that requiring certain industries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions can improve the environment without harming the economy?
Agree Disagree
72% 28%
Los Angeles Times: July 28-August 1, 2006
Is the United States going in the right direction to ensure a healthy environment?
Yes No
41% 59%
Does improving the environment conflict with economic growth?
Yes No
24% 70%
Pew Research Center: July 6-19, 2006
Do you think global warming requires immediate action by the government?
Yes No
61% 39%
From what you’ve heard or read, is there general agreement among scientists that the earth is getting warmer?
Yes No
59% 41%
CBS News/MTV: May 30-June 9, 2006 [surveyed 13-24 year olds]
Do you think about the quality of the environment?
Yes No
58% 43%
How would you rate the overall condition of the environment?
Good Fair Poor
24% 55% 21%
20 years from now will the environment be better or worse?
Better Worse Same
10% 66% 22%
Do you believe that global warming is happening; will happen during your lifetime; or not until a few hundred years?
Already happening During Lifetime Few Hundred Years
56% 29% 12%
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