WSchmitt_Annotation7_GallupWorryGreatDealAbout

The information on this page contains the results and observations of a Gallup poll. Gallup is a pollster that specializes in selection of poll respondents, as well as correctly phrasing questions and answers to provide the least biased answers. This poll contained the question of what Americans "worry a great deal about." There were 8 possible options for answer. These topics were 'pollution of drinking water,' 'pollution of rivers, lakes, and reservoirs,' 'maintenance of the nation's supply of fresh water for household needs,' 'contamination of soil and water by toxic waste' 'air pollution,' the loss of tropical rain forests,' 'extinction of plant and animal species,' and 'global warming.' The Gallup poll showed that Americans overall showed a decreasing concern for the environment. Environmental concerns are at a 20-year low. The results of the past year are summarized as such: The poll notes that only global warming and maintenance of the nations fresh water supply are not at the lowest points. However, they are all still overall very low in comparison to past values of concern. The poll notes possible sources at the bottom of the page: "That could be due in part to Americans' belief that environmental conditions in the U.S. are improving. It also may reflect [|greater public concern about economic issues], which is usually associated with a drop in environmental concern. And greater action on environmental issues at the federal, state, and local levels may also contribute to a decline in Americans' environmental worry." Many factors are contributing to the nation's overall disregard and apathy towards the environment and this is clearly shown in this poll.

The poll was conducted over 1,014 adults, 18 and older. Confidence interval:95% of a margin of error of +/- 4 points.

Jones, Jeffrey M. "In U.S., Many Environmental Issues at 20-Year-Low Concern." //Gallup.Com - Daily News, Polls, Public Opinion on Government, Politics, Economics, Management//. Gallup, Inc., 16 Mar. 2010. Web. 15 Apr. 2010. <[]>.