Pew Climate Change Poll Reveals That Less Than Half Of Americans Understand the Human Connection
Recent polling conducted by the Pew Research Center suggests that a greater number of people in the U.S. are accepting the reality of climate change. 67 percent of Americans said that there is “solid evidence” that average global temperatures have been rising in recent decades, signaling a gain of four points since last year and 10 points since 2009. Yet only 42 percent say this warming is “mostly caused by human activity,” according to Pew.
U.S. presidential candidates Obama, Romney Lock Horns Over Energy, Environment
Issues of energy and the environment dominated the first section of tonight’s town hall debate between President Barack Obama and the Republican presidential hopeful, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. The debate took place at Hofstra University in Hempstead.
China launches environmental survey
A nationwide survey examining China’s environmental protection industry was launched on Tuesday, said the Ministry of Environmental Protection. The survey aims to compile scientific data for the nation’s policymakers, and will cover the manufacture and operation of resource recycling and environmentally friendly products in 2011.
