Genetically Engineered Foods

How do you feel about genetically engineered foods?

• 12% They are great! It could help feed the world's hungry.
• 42% I think it's dangerous to play with nature.
• 21% It's OK, as long as scientists are careful.
• 25% I don't know... I need to find out more before I form an opinion.

Read "GMOs: Good or Bad for the Planet?"

Wildfires

Should new houses be built where forest fires are likely to occur?

• 31% No. It's too dangerous.
• 21% It depends — only if people know how to protect themselves.
• 6% Yes. It's more important that everyone has a place to live!
• 42% Yes. People should be allowed to live where they want.

Read "A Matter of Choice: Living in Wildfire-Prone Locales"

Alternative Energy

What do you think is the most promising alternative energy resource?

• 7% Nuclear Power
• 52% Solar Power
• 23% Hydroelectric
• 18% None. I think we should just focus on reducing the use of the remaining oil and coal.

Read "Kids Pick Solar Power as Most Promising"

Biodiversity

Why is it important to preserve biodiversity?

• 25% Nothing's more important for a livable planet.
• 12% Biodiversity has inspired myths and cultural traditions throughout history.
• 45% Nature provides us with lots of different benefits, like foods and medicines.
• 18% I'm not sure.

Read "Preserving Biodiversity, Protecting Ourselves"

Earthquakes

Should new houses be built on earthquake fault lines?

• 14% Yes. People should be allowed to live where they want.
• 25% No. It's way too dangerous.
• 52% It depends — only if houses can be built to survive earthquakes.
• 9% Probably. It's more important that everyone has a place to live!

Read "Living With Fault Lines: Kids Share Their Views"

The Future

In the future, will environmental problems be better or worse?

• 34% Better! I think science will provide solutions.
• 22% Better! I think people will change their behavior.
• 31% Worse! There's just not enough being done and people don't care enough.
• 13% No change! There's already too much damage and the human population is still growing.

Read "Our Planet's Future: Better or Worse?"

Taking Responsibility

The environment is whose responsibility?

• 11% Mostly the government's responsibility
• 2% Mostly scientists' responsibility
• 2% Mostly kids' responsibility
• 85% Yours, mine, and everyone's. It's our planet!

Read "Whose Responsibility Is the Environment?"

Making Change

Whose contribution to the environment do you admire the most?

• 9% Sanitation workers who pick up our recyclables
• 4% Celebrities who promote conservation
• 13% Scientists who research the issues
• 74% Everyone who makes a difference in small ways

Read "Who Are the Heroes? Look in the Mirror and See"

Coastal Erosion

What should be done about increased coastal erosion along shorelines?

• 43% Don't make it worse: Rethink new construction projects.
• 51% Rebuild it: Plant trees and erect walls.
• 4% Evacuate it: Move people away from the coast.
• 2% Live with it: Residents must deal with the consequences.

Read "Keeping Up With Coastal Erosion"