According to a recent Gallup Poll, Americans by large
majorities are not only concerned about the environment, but actually take
action in support of their beliefs. Ninety percent recycle, 83 percent
have taken concrete steps to reduce energy use, and 83 percent are trying
to use less water. That same 83 percent consciously avoids
environmentally harmful products, and 73 percent have bought
environmentally beneficial products. Forty percent of Americans have
donated money to an environmental group, 31 percent have signed petitions,
and 20 percent have attended meetings.
Americans are interested in the environment, and are even willing to go
out of their way to support it. But in many cases they lack the basic
information on how to make green lifestyle decisions. As the BBC reported
in 2002, “Many [people interviewed on the streets of Washington, DC]
agreed with environmental criticism leveled against Americans, but they
also expressed frustration at how to better the environment, saying they
felt there was little they could do.” Indeed, Americans aren’t
always able to grasp the impact of their personal choices; some 44 percent
of those surveyed agreed with the statement, “What I do does not impact
the health of natural habitats."
“How can I recycle my used toner and
inkjet cartridges?”
“Are ‘environmentally safe’
household cleaners really better for my health and for the water?”
“Do airplanes contribute
significantly to air pollution?”
“I am an environmentalist and a senior in
high school. What colleges and universities are known for being
particularly ‘green’?”
“Are there ways to recycle
old athletic shoes?”
Public demand for environmental information is
growing right alongside the booming market for green products. Readers
want the issues sorted out for them—the facts presented succinctly, in
plain language, and with clear action items.
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can research topics further if they so choose. EarthTalk
also provides insights, ideas and tips on how one can “green up” their own
lifestyle—and helps people plug into broader efforts to safeguard the
global environment.
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