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24% To Celebrate Earth Day
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On April 22, 24% of Americans say they will do something to celebrate Earth Day. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 64% have no such plans.

In fact, in a survey conducted just days before the celebration, just 54% of Americans correctly guessed that it was celebrated in April. Given a list of four possible months, 54% named the current month, 30% were not sure, and 15% guessed either January, July or October.

Still, 32% say they consider Earth Day Very Important, 32% say it’s Somewhat Important, and 30% say it’s Not Very Important or Not at all Important. Women consider the day more important than men.

Most Americans (69%) think individuals can improve the environment and reduce global warming by their actions. Only 18% disagree. Democrats (76%) are much more optimistic on environmental improvements than Republicans (57%).

Overall, most (78%) adults also believe that it’s possible to develop major sources of energy that are environmentally-friendly. Just 6% say otherwise.

A separate Rasmussen Reports survey found that 47% of Americans consider global warming a serious concern. However, people are divided as to the cause--47% believe human activity is to blame, while 34% think long-term planetary trends are the culprit.

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Scott Rasmussen, president of Rasmussen Reports, has been an independent pollster for more than a decade.

Survey of 1,000 Adults
April 17-18, 2008

Is Earth Day Celebrated in April, July, October or January?

April

54%

July

7%

October

5%

January

3%

Not Sure

30%

How important is Earth Day?

Very Important

32%

Somewhat Important

32%

Not Very Important

19%

Not at All Important

11%

Not Sure

6%

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