Survey: Most unwilling to make changes to end global warming [View All]

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http://www.sungazette.com/news/articles.asp?articleID=17212

MANSFIELD — A recent Mansfield University survey of Pennsylvania residents found that more people now believe that global warming is occurring and is a man-made problem. However, few seem willing to take action to change it.

That is according to the Mansfield University State Survey of 2007, conducted in February and March by university students, and directed by professors Timothy Madigan and Janice Purk.

“The results indicate that belief in global warming is growing stronger. Seven out of 10 people now believe it is occurring. This level of agreement is up from about five out of ten in 1999—a significant shift in public opinion,” Madigan said.

Most people do not believe there is much that they can do individually, however, Madigan added.

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