MDE Surveys

Climate Change Survey (works only on IE) * indicates a required field 1. Please describe your thoughts about climate change. I believe climate change is happening * Agree Disagree Don't Know 1.a Climate change is mostly caused by a. Human activities b. Natural Processes c. Both human activities and natural processes 2. How informed are you about the ... *     Not at all  Somewhat  Very     1 2 3 a. Causes of climate change   b. Local impacts of climate change   c. Global impacts of climate change   d. Actions I can take to lessen climate impacts   3. Where do you find most of your information on Climate Change * a. Newspaper b. Internet c. Social network sites like Twitter and Facebook d. Magazine e. Television f. Radio g. Books h. Friends or family Specify your own value:     4. Regarding environmental issues like climate change, how influenced are you by the following? *     Not at all  Somewhat  Very     1 2 3 a. Friends/family   b. Scientists   c. Major media   d. Politicians   e. Clergy   5. Are you currently doing or considering the following transportation options? (Select Not Applicable if you cannot perform an action.) *     Currently Doing  Considering  Not Applicable     1 2 3 a. Carpool or rideshare   b. Public transit   c. Walking or biking   d. Purchasing an energy-efficient vehicle (hybrid, electric)   e. Combining trips or errands   f. Routinely maintaining your vehicle   6. What actions are you taking in your home? (Select Not Applicable if you cannot perform an action.) *     Currently Doing  Considering  Not Applicable     1 2 3 a. Using energy-efficient lighting (CFLs, LEDs, etc)   b. Insulating windows, doors, and roofs   c. Closing curtains to keep room temperatures comfortable   d. Using programmable thermostats   e. Using dehumidifiers   f. Turning off lights, TVs, computers and similar devices when not in use   g. Unplugging chargers for cell phones and similar devices when not in use   h. Installing solar- or geothermal-powered heat pumps   i. Installing solar panels or wind turbines to generate electricity   j. Recycling goods   k. Composting kitchen and yard waste   l. Buying goods made of recycled materials   m. Purchasing EnergyStar rated appliances   n. Patronizing neighborhood businesses   o. Buying locally-produced goods and food   p. Encouraging others to take actions such as those listed above   7. What motivates you to take the transportation choices and perform actions inyour home? * a. Concern for the planet and future generations b. Energy security (less dependence on foreign energy sources) c. Save money Specify your own value:     Please tell us about yourself. a. What is your age? 18-25 26-35 36-45 46-55 56-65 66 and older prefer not to answer b. What is your gender? Female Male prefer not to respond c. What is your highest level of education? Some high school High school Undergraduate or Trade School Graduate prefer not to respond d. What is your household income? Under $20,000 $20,000 - $39,000 $40,000 - $59,000 $60,000 - $79,000 $80,000 or more prefer not to respond e. In what Maryland county do you live? * Allegany Anne Arundel Baltimore Baltimore City Calvert Caroline Carroll Calvert Cecil Charles Dorchester Frederick Garrett Harford Howard Kent Montgomery Prince George's Queen Anne's Saint Mary's Somerset Talbot Washington Wicomico Worcester I don't live in Maryland