Climate change survey

Veolia North America, which through its New York Municipal Water Operations provides water to customers in Orange, Rockland, Putnam and Westchester in the Hudson Valley, has reported results of a study it commissioned that shows more than half of Americans are deeply concerned about climate change.

The survey found 80% of Americans agree that climate change is occurring and more than 60% believe it is caused by humans. Half of all Americans are willing to accept changes to their lives caused by potential solutions to climate change and even those changes that may make things cost more, according to the survey. There were more than 1,000 people in the U.S. participating in the survey, which covered 25 countries and included about 25,000 people in 25 countries on five continents.

According to Frederic Van Heems, president and CEO of Veolia North America, “The results tell us that Americans feel it is time to act, and that they are eager to address the challenges of climate change with innovative solutions that preserve our precious resources.”

The survey found that 52% of Americans believe there is not enough.