Where do British Columbians stand on the environment?
Results of CBC - Ipsos Reid poll
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Methodology
These are the findings of an Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of CBC News. The survey was fielded September 3 to 9, 2008 with a random sample of 902 adult British Columbians.
The survey has a margin of error of +/-3.3 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.
Survey Questions
- Q1. Top Provincial Issue
Thinking of issues presently confronting British Columbia, which ONE do you feel should receive the greatest attention (be the highest priority) from B.C.'s leaders? - Q2. Top Provincial Environment Issue
How about when it comes to the environment specifically? Which ONE environmental issue do you feel should receive the greatest attention (be the highest priority) from B.C.'s leaders? - Q3. Confidence British Columbia will Achieve 33% Reduction in GHG by 2020
As you may know, in late 2007 the British Columbia provincial government passed the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Act. This act puts into law British Columbia's target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by at least 33 per cent below 2007 levels by 2020.
How confident are you that British Columbia will be able to achieve this 33 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020? - Q4. Encouraging More Transit Use
As part of its greenhouse gas reduction plan the provincial government is aiming to see a significant increase in the use of public transit. What are the most important things that could be done to encourage you to take public transit more often? - Q5. Gas Price that Will Shift Behaviour
Recently gas prices have been ranging between $1.20 and $1.50 per litre. At what price per litre will you seriously consider either selling your vehicle or shifting most of your current trips to some other method of transportation (e.g. transit, walking, biking)? - Q6. Reasons Not Purchased an Alternative Fuel Vehicle
As you may know, there are vehicles available today that operate on alternative fuels such as electric, biofuels, and hydrogen. What are the main reasons that you have not purchased one of these alternative fuel vehicles? - Q7. Premium Would Pay for Green Home
As you may know, many North American home builders have begun incorporating "green" components into their developments/buildings. Green components include increasing the efficiency with which buildings use resources (energy, water, and materials) while reducing the impacts on human health and the environment during the building's lifecycle. Examples of green building elements include close proximity to transit services, use of solar energy, use of recycled building materials and features such as low-flow toilets and high-efficiency furnaces.
If you were in the market for a new home, how much of a premium would you personally be willing to pay in order to buy a home that has a "green" certification or designation? - Q8. Acceptable Reasons for Removing Land from ALR
As you may know, the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) is a collection of preserved agricultural farm land all around British Columbia. Over the last few decades, some land has been removed from the agricultural land reserve for residential, commercial, and industrial development, as well as to satisfy aboriginal land treaties.
In your view, which of the following are acceptable reasons for removing agricultural land from the Agricultural Land Reserve?