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PPIC Statewide Survey: Special Survey on the Environment

PPIC Statewide Survey: Special Survey on the Environment Mark Baldassare Sonja Petek August 2006 Outline PPIC / Hewlett Survey Series Air Quality and Health Energy and Global Warming Environment and Politics Conclusions PPIC Statewide Survey Mission

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PPIC Statewide Survey: Special Survey on the Environment

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  1. PPIC Statewide Survey:Special Survey on the Environment Mark Baldassare Sonja Petek August 2006

  2. Outline • PPIC / Hewlett Survey Series • Air Quality and Health • Energy and Global Warming • Environment and Politics • Conclusions

  3. PPIC Statewide Survey Mission • Provide timely, relevant, nonpartisan data on political, social, economic attitudes • Inform policymakers, raise public awareness, stimulate debate • 144,000+ Californians interviewed since 1998 • Californians and Their Government, regional and special survey issues

  4. Special Survey on the Environment • Fifth in PPIC / Hewlett series on environment, education, population • Focus on air quality, global warming, energy issues, and environment and politics • 5 regions, 4 racial / ethnic groups, multilingual interviewing • Telephone interviews, July 5 - July 18 • 2,501 adults • +/- 2% margin of error

  5. Outline • PPIC / Hewlett Survey Series • Air Quality and Health • Energy and Global Warming • Environment and Politics • Conclusions

  6. Most Important State Environmental Issue What do you think is the most important environmental issue facing California today? Air pollution 50 Energy Global warming 40 30 % 20 10 0 2000 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

  7. Regional Air Pollution:Across Regions How big of a problem is air pollution in your region? Percent saying “big problem” 100 80 60 54 51 47 % 40 33 29 20 0 Central Valley SF Bay Area Los Angeles Orange/ San Diego Inland Empire

  8. Perceived Trends in Air Quality:Across Racial / Ethnic Groups Is the air quality in your region better or worse than it was 10 years ago? 100 Percent saying “worse” 80 63 60 54 % 44 42 40 20 0 Asians Blacks Latinos Whites

  9. Air Pollution and Health Threat:Across Racial / Ethnic Groups How serious of a health threat is air pollution to you and your immediate family? 100 Somewhat serious Very serious 75 80 72 60 53 52 % 40 20 0 Asians Blacks Latinos Whites

  10. Preferred Responsibility for Air Quality Which level of government do you think should have the primary responsibility for setting air quality standards in your region? 8 17 39 State government 17 Federal government 19 Regional air resources board Local government All adults Other/don't know

  11. Actions for Improving Air Quality Would you be willing to see tougher air pollution standards on new cars, trucks, and SUVs? Would you be willing to see tougher air pollution standards on ships, trucks, and trains that transport freight and cargo? 6 7 All adults 19 18 4 9 66 71 Yes, even if more costly Yes, but not if more costly No Don't know

  12. Outline • PPIC / Hewlett Survey Series • Air Quality and Health • Energy and Global Warming • Environment and Politics • Conclusions

  13. Perceptions of Global Warming Which of the following statements reflects your view of when the effects of global warming will begin to happen? Democrats Republicans 3 3 All adults 8 9 5 19 6 47 74 Already begun 14 Within a few years Within your lifetime 8 4 Not within lifetime, but will affect future generations Will never happen Don't know

  14. Perceptions of Global Warming How serious of a threat is global warming to the economy and quality of life for California’s future? 2005 2006 3 All adults 4 10 8 9 12 39 49 30 36 Very serious Somewhat serious Not too serious Not at all serious Don't know

  15. State and Federal Policy Actions Do you think the _____ is on the right track or wrong track when it comes to addressing the issue of global warming? California state government Federal government 17 All adults 24 29 43 54 33 Right track Wrong track Don't know

  16. Role of State Policymaking Do you favor or oppose the California state government making its own policies, separate from the federal government, to address the issue of global warming? 2005 2006 All adults 9 8 27 54 37 65 Favor Oppose Don't know

  17. California Emissions Policy What about the proposal made by Governor Schwarzenegger and other legislators to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the state back to 1990 levels by the year 2020? What about the state law that requires all automakers to further reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases from new cars in California beginning in 2009? 6 16 All adults 16 19 65 78 Favor Oppose Don't know

  18. Alternative Energy How about spending more government money to develop alternative sources of fuel for automobiles? How about spending more government money to develop renewable energy such as solar, geothermal, and wind power? 4 4 All adults 13 15 83 81 Favor Oppose Don't know

  19. Outline • PPIC / Hewlett Survey Series • Air Quality and Health • Energy and Global Warming • Environment and Politics • Conclusions

  20. Federal and State Involvement Overall, do you think that the ________ is doing more than enough, just enough, or not enough to protect the environment in ________? Federal government: protecting the U.S. State government: protecting California 5 10 3 7 Likely voters 23 37 48 67 More than enough Just enough Not enough Don't know

  21. President’s Approval Ratings Do you approve or disapprove of the way thatGeorge W. Bush is handling … Likely voters 100 Approve Disapprove 80 65 63 61 60 % 36 40 28 27 20 0 Overall job Environmental issues Energy policy

  22. Governor’s Approval Ratings Do you approve or disapprove of the way that Arnold Schwarzenegger is handling … 100 Approve Likely voters Disapprove 80 60 49 % 44 43 40 38 36 40 20 0 Overall job Environmental issues Energy policy

  23. Governor’s Election andEnvironmental Positions In thinking about the California governor’s election in November, how important to you are the candidates’ positions on the environment—such as air pollution, global warming, and energy policy—in determining your vote? Democrats Republicans 5 Likely voters 24 24 32 63 52 Very important Somewhat important Not too important

  24. Governor’s Election If the November 7th election for governor were being held today, would you vote for … 23 43 4 Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Republican Phil Angelides, the Democrat 30 Peter Camejo, the Green Likely voters Other/don’t know

  25. Outline • PPIC / Hewlett Survey Series • Air Quality and Health • Energy and Global Warming • Environment and Politics • Conclusions

  26. Implications • Air quality concerns steady over time,differ by regions and race/ethnicity • Global warming and energy concerns on the rise • Interest in fuel efficiency, pollution standards • Larger role for state policy given federal response • Support for state policies on global warming • Environmental issues important in 2006 elections

  27. Next Steps for PPIC Survey Series • Briefings for local, state, federal policymakers • Follow environmental and energy issues through summer and fall surveys • “Californians and the Future” survey series on growth, infrastructure, and 2006 ballot choices • Continue Hewlett survey series on education, environment, and population

  28. Thank you Please continue exploring PPIC’s website at www.ppic.org

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