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What do you think are the biggest threats to the Earth’s health? :
Natural catastrophic events (hurricane, tsunami, earthquake, etc.)
15.4%
Climate change
53.8%
Population growth
30.8%
What will be the biggest impact of climate change on the Earth in 2008?:
Extensive coral bleaching
8.3%
Habitats destroyed by extreme storms
25.0%
Damaged croplands due to prolonged drought
45.8%
Coastal areas swamped by rising sea levels
20.8%
What do you think will be the biggest impact of businesses adopting environmentally sustainable practices?:
Greater energy efficiency
16.0%
Increased recycling and reduction in materials used in products
16.0%
Reduction in greenhouse gases
8.0%
More efficient use of water
8.0%
All of the above
52.0%
The most important thing man can do to reduce the loss of species around the world is:
Take steps to control climate change
19.0%
Reduce consumption of natural resources by first and second world nations
40.5%
Assist third world nations to manage their resources more sustainably
4.8%
Set aside more lands and waters that support species
23.8%
Restore degraded landscapes to their natural state
11.9%
In which of the following ways are you most likely to make your holidays more eco-friendly?:
Buy sustainable, organic and environmentally friendly presents
46.2%
Plan holiday errands in advance to minimize time behind the wheel
23.1%
Buy a Christmas tree from a local tree farm and recycle it
7.7%
Instead of traditional holiday lights, use LED lights, which last twice as long and consume a fraction of the energy
23.1%
Which conservation issue do you think the presidential candidates should be focusing the most attention on during their campaigns?:
Formulating a federal response to climate change
27.0%
Improving energy efficiency
19.0%
Researching alternative energy sources
39.7%
Increasing federally-protected lands
14.3%