2010 Environmental Issues Gallup Survey
Written by: Admin
According to the recent Gallup survey conducted in the month of March, 2010, overall concern about environment has declined. In fact, the environmental concerns are at 20 year low. The survey finds that Americans concern the most about drinking water pollution and the least about the global warming.
Here is the comparison of eight environmental issues over a year ago:
Source: Gallup
There is no definite answer as to why Americans are now less concerned about environment related issues. One of the reason could be that environmental situation is improving in the country. The other reason could be the state of the current economy. Most people are worried about jobs and dealing with worsening financial situations. Also, number of initiatives taken at federal, state, and local level may have helped reduce environmental related concerns.
Source: Gallup Poll
March 21st, 2010 at 11:29 am
I would have to believe the other major concerns of jobs and health care have taken over the interest for now. An understanding of the importance of green job growth and the relation of emproving the environment with improved health will help.