Environment? No worries!

Environmental concerns take a far back seat to other worries among Americans, according to a Gallup poll conducted last month. Of 15 national concerns, climate change ranked 14th, just ahead of race relations and just behind quality of the environment. The top issues of concern are the economy (1), federal spending and budget deficit (2) and the availability and affordability of health care (3). This marked the first year climate change was included on the list, with 24 percent saying they worried a “great deal,” 25 percent saying they worried a “fair amount” and 51 percent caring “a little/not at all.” The 33 percent who said they worried a great deal about the quality of the environment marked the lowest percentage since 2001, when 42 percent expressed serious concern.

Source: gallup.com