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The First
Pennsylvania Environmental Readiness
for the 21st Century Survey Report

Table of Contents

FORWARD INTRODUCTION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY METHODOLOGY


Findings

PENNSYLVANIA'S ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY

Fact-based Environmental Knowledge
Knowledge About Environmental Issues

PENNSYLVANIA'S ENVIRONMENTAL BEHAVIORS

Causes and Solutions to Pennsylvania's Environmental Problems
Causes of Pennsylvania Environmental Problems
Solving Pennsylvania's Environmental Problems
Day-to-Day Environmental Behaviors

PENNSYLVANIA'S ENVIRONMENTAL ATTITUDES

Economics and the Environment
Environmental Protection
Property Rights
Linking Environmental Health and Human Health
Attitudes Toward Sustainable Development
Farmland Preservation
Choosing a Place to Live
Recycling Collection Goal
Waste Reduction

COMMENTS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Preeminent Findings and Recommendations
Environmental Challenges of the 21st Century
Responsible Land Use
Conservation of Natural Resources for Sustainable Use
Healthy Environment for Healthy People
Water and Air Issues
Developing a New Foundation for Teamwork
Promoting Environmental Education, Training and Stewardship


Appendix 1

The First Pennsylvania Environmental Readiness for the 21st Century Questions

Appendix 2

Pennsylvania By Regions

Appendices 3-15

Environmental Literacy
Perceived Knowledge of Environmental Issues
Public Attitude Toward Economics and the Environment
Public Attitude Toward Environmental Protection
Public Attitude Toward Private Property -Rights and Environmental Impacts of Land Development
Public Attitude Toward the Relationship of Environmental and Human Health
Public Attitude Toward Sustainable Development
Factors in Choosing a Place to Live In Pennsylvania
Public Attitude Toward Waste Reduction
Causes of Pennsylvania's Environmental Problems
Day to Day Environmental Behaviors
Environmental Education and Pennsylvania Schools
Environmental Literacy Regional Scores