First Annual World Environment Review Poll Reveals Americans Want Government to Take Strong Action on Climate Change

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) June 5, 2007 -- The first annual World Environment Review poll conducted in 14 countries and powered by global market intelligence solutions provider GMI (Global Market Insite, Inc.), reveals that Americans want the government to take strong action against climate change. It also shows that Americans believe climate change is happening. Seventy-four percent are concerned about climate change, and 67 percent believe the seasons are not arriving at the same time of year any more.

GMI, who powered the survey with its market research software and global respondent panels, asked some 14,188 online consumers across 14 countries for their opinions on climate change. GMI is launching the service to provide governments, campaigners and enterprises with detailed data and insights into public attitudes that can be used as a tool for developing environmental policies, strategies, as well as "green" products and services.

"The poll reveals that there is serious public concern about climate change around the world," says Jon Dee, leading Australian environmentalist and author of the poll. "Switching off lights and changing light bulbs does make a real difference, but the poll shows that Americans are not doing enough when it comes to reducing their personal carbon emissions. It appears that most Americans are simply waiting for the U.S. Government to take the lead."

When it comes to making changes in their personal lives, Americans could do better. Only 17 percent used public transportation in the last two weeks. By contrast, 75 percent of Chinese and 63 percent of Brazilians hopped on the bus. Only 29 percent of Americans hung clothes on the line instead of using a clothes dryer, compared to an average of 73 percent in 14 countries worldwide.

On a more positive note, 77 percent of Americans claim they have recycled in the last four weeks, and 84 percent switch the lights off when leaving the room.

Other U.S. research findings include:
•78 percent of Americans want the government to raise fuel efficiency standards for cars and light trucks, and 79 percent think the government should do more to increase the sales of hybrid cars.
•74 percent want the government to do more to increase the use of public transportation.
•Americans felt that the government should make it easier for them to buy the following: renewable energy (73 percent), energy-efficient products (67 percent), solar panels (59 percent), hybrid cars (72 percent) and carbon offsets (37 percent).

Note to editors:
Today June 5th is World Environment Day. To download more information about the annual World Environment Review, please visit us online at http://www.gmi-mr.com/gmipoll/.

For an interview with Australian environmentalist and poll author Jon Dee, please contact Jensen Gadley at GMI at 206-973-5473.

About the annual World Environment Review
The 2007 Annual World Environment Review was initiated by Jon Dee and conducted in May 2007 using GMI's online data collection platform and global consumer panels. A 200-1,000 representative sample based on age, gender, and where applicable, geographical region, race and ethnicity, was collected in each of 14 countries, including Australia, Brazil, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, Sweden, the UK and the USA. For further information about the annual World Environment Review methodology, please contact GMI (Global Market Insite, Inc.).

About Jon Dee
Internationally, Jon Dee is best known as the founder of 'World Environment News' - the leading news service of its kind. Established 11 years ago, it is now read by millions of people every year at the rate of one million pages a week. In Australia, Jon is best known as the Founder and Chairman of Planet Ark - a not-for-profit organisation he started with close friend and former Wimbledon tennis champion Pat Cash back in June 1991. He personally lobbied Australia's Environment Minister to introduce a three-year phase-out of incandescent light bulbs, and obtained industry support for this move. The result was a world first - the Australian Government announced plans to phase out and ban incandescent bulbs in favour of energy-saving globes.

About GMI
GMI (Global Market Insite, Inc.) is the only provider of integrated solutions for global market intelligence for market research firms and Global 2,000 companies. Solutions include market research software, desktop analysis tools, 24x7x365 service bureau, and one of the world's largest, highly profiled, double opted-in managed panels, providing reach to six million consumers in 200+ countries. Founded in 1999 with world headquarters in Seattle, Wash., GMI has operations on five continents. In 2006, the company ranked #93 in Inc. Magazine's Inc. 500. For more information, please visit us online at www.gmi-mr.com or email us.

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