The health of the environment is as important to
today’s Europeans as the state of the economy and other social factors,
according to the results of a new Eurobarometer study. Issues such as climate
change, water pollution, air pollution and chemicals are viewed as the most
worrying environmental topics for EU citizens.
A massive 88% of respondents in the study felt that governments should
incorporate environmental elements into policies for other areas such as
employment and economy.
Lack of information on green issues also proved to be a notable result in the
study, with around 40% of people feeling that they do not get enough information
on GMOs and the health impact of chemicals.
"This survey is proof that European citizens care greatly about their
environment, and believe that it is intrinsically linked to their quality of
life,” said Environment Commissioner Stavros Dimas.
“The results give a clear mandate to the Commission to continue working to
deliver a high level of environmental protection,” he added.
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