What do Students and Households Think About Global Warming?
Date
2010-04Author
Kuqali, Nicholas
Ponkratz, Ben
Sackmann, Matt
Stroik, Paul
Advisor(s)
Jamelske, Eric M.
Chippewa Valley Center for Economic Research and Development Global Warming Project
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Global warming has become a hotlydebated topic with much discussion occurring worldwide. The US is currently considering passing legislation mandating reductions in carbon emissions possibly coupled with taxes and/or a cap and trade system. But how much do people really know and understand about global warming and global warming policy? To find out we conducted a survey to assess the perceptions and general understanding of global warming issues among UW-Eau Claire students and Chippewa Valley households. We first ask if global warming is happening and how much cause for concern we should have regarding this issue? The survey then examines what strategies may be effective in addressing global warming. Our results highlight the similarities and differences between students and households as well as the uncertainty among both groups.
Subject
Global warming--Public opinion
Climatic changes--Public opinion
University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire--Students--Attitudes
Public opinion--Wisconsin--Chippewa River Valley
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http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/46949Description
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