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Attitudes to environment.

L Harris1, H Taylor

  • 1Louis Harris and Associates, Inc., New York, NY 10111.

World Health Forum
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary
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Global opinion surveys show significant public concern regarding environmental deterioration. Many individuals worldwide believe proactive measures are necessary, even at the cost of some economic benefits.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Sociology
  • Public Opinion Research

Background:

  • Growing awareness of environmental issues globally.
  • Need to understand public perception of environmental deterioration and its impact on economic priorities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To gauge public opinion on environmental deterioration across diverse nations.
  • To assess willingness to accept economic trade-offs for environmental improvement.

Main Methods:

  • Conducting an opinion survey.
  • Covering 16 countries, encompassing both developing and developed economies.

Main Results:

  • Widespread public concern about environmental deterioration identified.
  • Significant proportion of respondents expressed willingness to forgo material gains for environmental protection.

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Conclusions:

  • Public sentiment indicates a strong desire for environmental action.
  • Economic considerations may be secondary to environmental preservation for many globally.