FINAL QUESTIONS

Hey everyone,

I decided to put together the results of all the threads so we can clearly state our five final questions. I think we can all agree that the current Canadian government is doing very little to protect the environment or prevent / deal with climate change. So, for our survey, I think its good we have focused on finding out what Canadians want the government to do, or what they think they should be doing, as well as incorporate where Canadians stand on environmental issues. I have tried to combine the questions and been inclusive as possible. In a couple places people were saying the same things and having the same ideas, so it actually works out pretty well. If you have any problems with any of the questions speak now! I'll post these into the course page at 11:45 with any changes. :)

1. "What resources do you think are most important for interest groups attempting to influence environmental policies? Rank in order of 1 to 7, with '1' being most important and '7' being least important

a) Money b) Public opinion c) Connections with government d) Control over Investment and Jobs e) Expertise f) Skilled Leadership g) Having an Appealing Cause

2. How effective do you think each of the following interest groups are in influencing environmental policies made by the government? Rank each of the following groups;

Energy firms: 1) very effective 2) somewhat effective 3) neutral 4) somewhat ineffective 5) very ineffective Industry Trade Groups: 1) very effective 2) somewhat effective 3) neutral 4) somewhat ineffective 5) very ineffective

Environmental Non-Governmental Organizations ('NGO's'): 1) very effective 2) somewhat effective 3) neutral 4) somewhat ineffective 5) very ineffective

Aboriginal Groups: 1) very effective 2) somewhat effective 3) neutral 4) somewhat ineffective 5) very ineffective

3. Who do you think is most effective in formulating environmental policies to ensure sustainability?

a)international organizations b)the federal government c)the provincial governments d)local governments

4. Agree or disagree with the following statements.

a) Carbon taxes should be used to fund environmental projects such as solar energy technology.

b) I'm unsure about current government policy on the environment.

c) Companies that release carbon emissions should be fined, taxed, or capped proportionally to their emissions.

d) Companies that cause environmental damage should pay for the restoration of the land or water to its original state before exploitation of that land.

e) Governments should monitor and regulate firms and their effects on the environment.

f) Firms should be responsible for the monitoring of their effects on the environment.

o) The provincial government should introduce a composting system in Vancouver.

g) Alternative green energies (for example solar or wind) should be subsidized to lower initial consumer costs.

h) I'm unsure if the government should or should not enact environmental legislation.

i) I'm unsure of environmental issues.

j) The environment should not be a major priority for any level of government.

k) The economy is more important than pollution regulation, carbon emissions, and environmental protection.

l) Global warming is not a threat to the environment.

m) Global warming is natural and has not been caused by humans.

n) Global warming is natural and has not been accelerated by humans.

o) BC's waterways and coastline should be free of oil tanker traffic.

5. Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree that the following issues impact the environment ;

Alberta oil sands