Issues

There are increasingly clear indications of public interest in the vital issues addressed by this project.

A March 2006 national public opinion survey by Public Opinion Strategies demonstrates overwhelming public support for development of renewable energy sources like solar, wind and ethanol, and underscores a major shift in public attitudes toward the issue of renewables becoming a larger part of America's energy resources.

Among the findings:

• There is nearly unanimous support for a national goal of having 25% of our domestic energy needs met by renewable resources by the year 2025. Ninety-eight percent of voters see this goal as important for the country, and three out of four (74%) feel that it is "very important." Ninety percent of voters believe this goal is achievable.
• Voters consider energy to be an important issue facing the country, rating it similarly with health care, terrorism and national security, and education, and ahead of taxes and the war in Iraq. Half (50%) of voters believe America is headed for an energy crisis in the future, and 35% believe the country already is facing a crisis.
• Voters see many convincing arguments for a shift to renewable energy - the need to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil, protection of the environment for future generations, the readiness of these technologies to contribute today, and the opportunities they present to create new jobs, especially in rural communities

The public will find the DVD and print materials accompanying this project to be a comprehensive media toolkit addressing the need to transform society's dependence on fossil fuels, and providing a clear means for understanding how it can be done.

Through use of this tool, people will become more motivated and educated about the vital issues we face, and more capable of becoming participants in the solution.