Kids Vote on the Environment: All Results
See how thousands of kids like you voted on today's top environmental issues. Click on each tab to explore all the issues. What do you think about the results? Sound off on our Save the Planet message board.
Trash
What should we do with all our trash?
- 77% Figure out new ways to recycle old stuff
- 11% Send it all to outer space
- 5% Pack it into landfills and dumps
- 7% Keep it in museums for future generations to study
Oceans
What's your biggest environmental concern about ocean life?
- 20% Global warming
- 15% Over-fishing
- 58% Pollution
- 7% Ship and boat traffic
Coral Reefs
What should be done to protect the ocean's coral reefs?
- 59% Stop pollution that's killing reef animals.
- 11% Reduce over fishing that's damaging the reef's ecosystem.
- 14% Address global warming! Rising temperatures are a major threat.
- 16% Stop cutting down rainforests to keep soil from running into the ocean and damaging the reefs.
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 use of the remaining oil and coal.
"Going Green"
How would you like to see your city or town "go green"?
- 6% It's too expensive to go green on a large-scale.
- 25% More recycling stations and a ban on plastic bags.
- 16% "Green buildings" for all new construction.
- 53% Every way possible: recycling stations, green buildings, and more!
Air Pollution
How do you rank the importance of reducing air pollution?
- 61% Extremely important — the air we breathe is my top concern.
- 30% Somewhat important because it's connected to global warming.
- 5% Slightly important, but we need to deal with other stuff first.
- 4% It's not a priority for me at all.
Green Products
What new pollution-reducing products would you spend money on?
- 35% More recycled and recyclable daily goods like water bottles
- 18% Food with less packaging and more organic ingredients
- 13% Cleaner transportation, like electric cars
- 34% Think big! I want a "green" house, an energy-efficient car, and more!
Celebrating Earth Day
How would you like to celebrate Earth Day?
- 2% By writing letters to my local politicians and business leaders
- 30% By cleaning up my local parks and shore area
- 16% With a huge free concert in a public park with all my friends
- 52% I celebrate Earth Day every day by reducing, recycling, and reusing
