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美國多數民眾表示:「綠化」能促成經濟誘因

2008年01月28日
摘譯自2008年1月23日ENS美國,華盛頓特區報導;吳萃慧編譯;審校

在一項針對32,000名美國人所進行的公眾意見抽樣調查顯示,大多數的受訪民眾相信地方以「綠化」行動顯示對環境的敏感度,將能使他們的社區獲得回饋,吸引新的商機及發展,製造「綠領工作機會」,活絡在地經濟。

佐格比國際公司總裁佐格比。圖片來源:ENS佐格比(Zogby)抽樣調查是受美國市長研討會所委託進行的,該調查作為支持「美國市長10項重點計畫」(Mayors' 10 Point Plan)所舉辦的市長研討會(Conference of Mayors),以「茁壯城市、強化家庭、促成更強的美國」作為為會議上城市及都會區域優先立法議題。

調查結果在23日於希爾頓首都飯店(Capital Hilton Hotel)舉行的第76屆美國市長研討會冬季會議上,由佐格比國際公司總裁佐格比(John Zogby)進行報告。這項成果包括對2008年選舉季有關美國最需優先處理工作的一項討論。

佐格比解釋,研究結果強烈支持以環境議題為主軸的社區主張。超過半數(56%)的受訪民眾相信地方政府應該進行「綠化」,並促進整個社區裡環境友善措施及能源效率上的改變,即便為此社區民眾有可能需要「明顯改變」他們的生活方式。

紐約時代廣場上的自行車騎士。圖片來源:ENS多數受訪民眾相信,如果社區採用更多友善環境的政策,一定能正面地影響當地經濟。他們認為綠色科技能帶來新的工作機會,使社區成為更適合居住的所在。

將近一半(48%)的受訪民眾表示,如果能促使居住社區有更多友善環境的革新措施,他們會願意支付更高的稅金。

Majority Tells Mayors' Poll Going Green Makes Economic Sense
WASHINGTON, DC, January 23, 2008 (ENS)

The majority of 32,000 Americans surveyed in a new public opinion poll believe local efforts to be environmentally sensitive by "going green" will pay off for their communities by attracting new businesses and development, creating "green collar jobs," and boosting the local economy.

The Zogby poll was commissioned by the U.S. Conference of Mayors in support of the Mayors' 10 Point Plan, "Strong Cities, Strong Families, for a Strong America," the Conference's legislative agenda of priorities for cities and urban areas.

The results of the survey were presented by Zogby International President and CEO John Zogby today during the 76th Winter Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors at the Capital Hilton Hotel, and included a discussion of top priorities for Americans as the 2008 election season gets underway.

The results show strong support for community initiatives that focus on the environment. More than half - 56 percent - believe their local government should "go green" and make environmentally friendly and energy efficient changes throughout their local community, even if they may have to "significantly change" their lifestyle, Zogby explained.

Majorities also believe that if their local communities adopt more environmentally friendly policies, there will be a positive impact on the local economy. They think green technology will create new local jobs make their communities better places to live.

Nearly half - 48 percent - say they would be willing to pay higher taxes if the increase would fund environmentally friendly improvements in their community.

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