95% of UK Kids Show Real Concern about Global Warming
by Kenny Luna, North Babylon, NY on 02.26.08
New research in the UK shows that 95% of kids between the ages of 4 and 15 questioned were 'concerned' by global warming, with more than half describing themselves as being 'very concerned'. And three out of four felt they were more fluent on the topic than their parents.
Dubbed 'Greenagers', they seem ready to put pressure on older generations to take the lead in environmental decision-making. And that’s not surprising when you look at the fact that some 70% of those polled believed climate change is something that will affect them in their lifetime.
Impressively, the survey also showed that more than half (59%) of them were aware of the concept of a 'carbon footprint' and were willing to alter their everyday lives in order to reduce it. With actions like reducing the usage of household appliances, avoiding car travel, and remembering to turn off the lights all polling well.
I wonder what a similar poll in the U.S. would determine?
See also: Surprising Number of UK Teens Support Ban on Air/Car Travel
via:: SkyNews
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My guess is that the US version of this poll would vary significantly based on which state it was taken in. Teaching about carbon footprints, climate change and sustainable living is met with resistance in the same states that ban teaching evolution in schools.
I know that in Washington state, environmental awareness amongst kids and teenagers is extremely high. My six year old nephew chided me for buying a plastic water bottle the other day. Awesome - my sister is breeding an eco-warrior!
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I think the U.K. kids would be a head environmental than the US counterpart. The main reason is there cost of energy and regulations. Alternative energy is way more cost effective in the UK then the US so they see it directly.
i think the U.S. is about a generation behind unfortunately
In other news: 95% of British kids are smarter than the President of GM