Climate Change: The Communities Point of View
The County of Hawaiʻi is developing an Integrated Climate Action Plan to identify how to address climate change causes and impacts to Hawaiʻi Island. The goal is to develop a Climate Action Plan that is grounded in equity and includes strategies that will help us stop what is causing climate change as well as survive & minimize its effects. This is the first step in a larger process to broadly engage communities, specifically vulnerable communities, in the development of this plan.

The purpose of this survey is to help the County better understand communities' points of view on climate change to inform future engagement opportunities. This survey will also give the County a better understanding of how effective outreach efforts are and where improvement is needed to ensure that perspectives of underrepresented communities are included. The next step in the planning process is to work with communities to identify values, actions, and implementation strategies that make sense for Hawaiʻi Island.

For the most current information on Hawaiʻi County's Climate Action Plan, process, and timeline contact us at sustainability@hawaiicounty.gov.
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1. Please state your level of agreement for the following statements regarding global warming/climate change.
Completely Disagree
Somewhat Disagree
Neutral
Somewhat Agree
Completely Agree
It poses a serious threat for people around the world.
It poses a serious threat to myself and my family.
It is caused by human activities.
Climate change impacts are underestimated.
Climate change is happening right now.
The global temperatures have changed compared to the previous decade.
Recent global disasters are because of climate change
I am ready to implement lifestyle changes to tackle climate change
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2. On a scale of 1 to 10 please rate, how much do you believe climate change threatens your personal health and safety?
Not at all
Very much
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3. Do you believe the temperature on earth has been rising over the past decade?
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4. Which issues are of more concern in your opinion?
Not concerned
Minimally concerned
Moderately concerned
Very concerned
Poverty
Climate change/global warming
Overpopulation
Unemployment
Violence/War
Infectious diseases
Crime / Drug use
Economic situation
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5. Are you aware of any local policies or initiatives taken by various organizations to reduce climate change/global warming?
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6. If you said "yes" to the question above, please share the local policies and initiatives.
7. How would you describe your understanding of these causes of climate change?
Advanced
Moderate
Beginner
Don't know
Greenhouse gases
Land use and land cover
Sun
Aerosols
Melting of ice
El Niño or irregular warming of surface water
Deforestation
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8. In your opinion, how important do you think the following issues are on a local scale?
Very important
Fairly important
Important
Slightly important
Not at all important
Air pollution
Pollution of rivers and ocean
Flooding
Litter
Poor waste management (e.g. overuse of landfills)
Traffic/ congestion
Temperature change
The hole in the ozone layer
Using up the earth's resources
Extinction of species
Radioactive waste
Extreme weather events
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9. How much would you trust information about climate change, if you were to receive it from the following?
A lot
Some
Not very much
Not at all
Family members
Friends
Colleagues
Cultural Practitioners
Scientists
Government
Utilities
Environmental organizations
Media (TV, radio, newspaper, etc)
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10. How much responsibility do you believe these organizations have to address climate change?  
A lot
Some
Not very much
None
Environmental organizations
Federal government
State government
Local government
International organizations
Businesses and industries
Individuals
Cultural Practitioners
Scientists
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11. Which of the following reasons would motivate you to do the following activities?
To save money
To preserve the environment
To improve community wellbeing
To build relationships
Nothing
Walk or cycle to work
Use less electricity
Use public transport
Buy more energy efficient devices
Buy local food
Planting trees/growing food
Reduce waste
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12. Do you think the following entities are taking initiatives to reduce climate change?
Yes
No
To some extent
I don't know
Utilities
Nonprofits
Environmental groups
Businesses
Federal government
State government
County government
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13. Where have you heard about climate change? Select all that apply.
14. How would you increase awareness about climate change? Select all that apply.
15. How old are you?
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16. Gender
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17. Which district do you live in?
18. What is your highest level of education?
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19. What is your race?
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20. What industry have you primarily worked in?
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21. What language do you primarily speak?
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22. Is there anything related to climate action that you are doing and would like us to know about?
23. Would you like to learn more about or engage in the climate action plan process? If so, please provide your email address so we can add you to our mailing list.
24. Where did you hear about this survey?
25. Any Comments/Suggestions?
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