GW : New Survey Uncovers Why Global Warming Solutions Are Not a Public Priority - MUIRNet-news

Why most Americans don't give priority to global warming solutions? The ACVS (American Climate Values Survey) revealed three reasons for this viz. Politics, economics and perceived lack of personal benefits.
Bob Perkowitz, founder and chairman of EcoAmerica, stated- "We need to talk about global warming as an American issue, not a political issue.We intend to make a clear and convincing case that solving global warming will produce immediate and long-lasting economic, personal and national benefits.”

Survey Reports (survey was done to almost all (90%) the democrats of America) :

1> 73% Americans beleive global warming is happening.
2> Only 54% consider it is real.
3> All the people agreed with the statement-"If I could afford it, I would be willing to install things to make my home more energy efficient than it is now.”
4> 74% of Americans want the USA to lead the world in global warming solutions.

People do not see effect of global warming on their lives, their health, their safety and well-being. ACVS survey found that this is due to more focus of people on solving global warming for the sake of environment alone, and not for the their benefit personally.
Bob Perkowitz continued his statement by adding following lines-"Making global warming personally relevant to Americans is critical to building support for solutions.When people see that climate solutions benefit them personally and directly, they change their behavior.”
ecoAmerica plans to use ACVS survey as a base for establishing partnership with companies and governments, looking forward to create connection between climate action and closely held personal values and everyday concerns of Americans, as concluded from the statement of Perkowitz.
According to Cathy Zoi, CEO, The Alliance for Climate Protection,which helped sponsor the survey, "We are confident that the findings from The American Climate Values Survey will help us refine the messages that will inspire millions of Americans to engage in the climate crisis and demand change. This work is crucial so we can understand what resonates with people the most and what will motivate them to take action.”
Another statement from Frances Beinecke, president, Natural Resources Defense Council, another sponsor of the survey, was as following-"The American Climate Values Survey provides a roadmap for us as we work to communicate more effectively about global warming, and motivate politicians and the American public to act.”
The director of conservation, The Nature Conservancy, which was another cosponsor of the survey, namely Bob Mosley, stated that "This research provides important insight into how we talk with Americans about the crisis our planet faces.When people see that climate solutions benefit them personally and directly, they change their behavior. Ultimately the main message is that every little step counts, and there are very small steps that if taken one at a time can make a real difference over the long run. Modifying any/all of our behaviors is the only way to preserve the world for future generations.”

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