Blue and red tides in the Chesapeake Bay watershed: Examining political and environmental framings of collective action during the 2016 and 2020 elections
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Collective action is crucial for watershed health. This study found that while local environmental quality didn't drive new political action, pro-environmental values influenced likely voters, especially regarding climate change.
Area Of Science
- Environmental Science
- Political Science
- Sociology
Background
- Watershed management requires collective action at multiple scales.
- The Chesapeake Bay's persistent ecological issues highlight challenges in regional natural resource management.
- Motivating diverse stakeholders for collective environmental action remains a significant hurdle.
Purpose Of The Study
- To analyze the relationship between environmental quality perceptions, public sentiment, and political action.
- To investigate how these factors evolved during the 2016 and 2020 US presidential elections.
- To understand the role of place and pro-environmental values in environmental engagement.
Main Methods
- Descriptive analysis at county and individual levels.
- Examination of data from the 2016 and 2020 presidential election periods.
- Assessment of demographic, environmental, and political characteristics in relation to proximity to the Chesapeake Bay.
Main Results
- Demographic, environmental, and political characteristics varied with distance from the Chesapeake Bay.
- Environmental and political characteristics became more polarized between 2016 and 2020.
- Local environmental quality did not directly influence new political actions like voting.
Conclusions
- Pro-environmental values, such as prioritizing climate change, influenced individuals already inclined to vote.
- Understanding the interplay of place, values, and political engagement is key for effective watershed management.
- Future strategies may need to leverage existing environmental values to foster collective action.
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