Friday, July 11, 2003

SOMEONE ELSE'S PROBLEM

I'm all for the environment. That's why I bought a green [coloured] SUV.

Here's an insight into Californians perceptions of environmental issues.

"The Public Policy Institute of California released a study yesterday showing that 58 percent of Californians consider air pollution a "serious health threat,"

"But while 47 percent of the state's residents cited vehicle emissions as the top contributor to California's notorious yellow-brown smog, only 44 percent said they were "very" or "somewhat" concerned that their own cars polluted too much."

...someone else's problem.

"Asked whether the environment or economic growth should be given priority, 65 percent of state residents chose the environment compared to 47 percent in a recent national poll.

Read the full report where you will find further tidbits:

"Many residents (65%) say they would be willing to support tougher air pollution standards on new cars, trucks, and SUVs, even if it raises the cost of buying a vehicle."

...it doesn't say by how much...

"A large majority (79%) — including 69 percent of SUV owners — also say they favor changing federal regulations on SUVs to match existing fuel economy standards for passenger cars."

So, it's up to the Government to take action. In other words, yes there's a problem and somebody (i.e. not me) should do something about it. Let's throw some money at the problem.

:: Posted by pete @ 12:59