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Climate Change in New Jersey
We appreciate you sharing your opinions and level of awareness on this important topic.
Please respond by Monday, March 18
1.
In what state do you live?
New Jersey
Outside of New Jersey
2.
In which county do you live?
Atlantic
Bergen
Burlington
Camden
Cape May
Cumberland
Essex
Gloucester
Hudson
Hunterdon
Mercer
Middlesex
Monmouth
Morris
Ocean
Passaic
Salem
Somerset
Sussex
Union
Warren
3.
What is your age?
Under 18
18 to 24 years of age
25 - 34 years of age
35 - 44 years of age
45 – 54 years of age
55+ years of age
4.
What is your gender?
Male
Female
Prefer not to say
Other (please specify)
5.
On a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 is not aware at all and 5 is extremely aware, how aware are you of the effects of climate change in New Jersey?
1. Not Aware at All
2. Somewhat Aware
3. Moderately Aware
4. Very Aware
5. Extremely Aware
6.
When you hear about climate change in New Jersey, what is the one effect/consequence that you hear about most often?
Animals and ecosystems (e.g. invasive species, habitat destruction, biodiversity)
Water supply and quality (e.g. impacts of drought, increased water runoff, exposure to pollution)
Storms and flooding (e.g. tropical storms, “sunny day flooding", flash floods)
Air quality
Physical/mental health effects (e.g. Infectious diseases, respiratory issues, depression, PTSD)
Wildfires
Extreme heat
Infrastructure failure/risks (e.g. roadway network, power grid, water conveyance & treatment)
Sea level rise
Shift in seasons (e.g. less snow, earlier spring)
Economic impacts (e.g. impacts to tourism, crops/agricultural yields)
Unsure
7.
What other effects/consequences do you hear about?
If you don't know, write "unsure"
8.
On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is not aware and 5 is extremely aware, how aware are you of the risks of increased greenhouse gas emissions?
1 Not Aware At All
2 Somewhat Aware
3 Moderately Aware
4 Very Aware
5 Extremely Aware
9.
On a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 is not concerned at all and 5 is extremely concerned, how concerned are you with the following consequences of climate change in New Jersey?
Not concerned at all
Somewhat concerned
Concerned
Very concerned
Extremely concerned
Shift in seasons
Not concerned at all
Somewhat concerned
Concerned
Very concerned
Extremely concerned
Infrastructure failure/risks
Not concerned at all
Somewhat concerned
Concerned
Very concerned
Extremely concerned
Animals and ecosystems impacts
Not concerned at all
Somewhat concerned
Concerned
Very concerned
Extremely concerned
Economic impacts
Not concerned at all
Somewhat concerned
Concerned
Very concerned
Extremely concerned
Air quality
Not concerned at all
Somewhat concerned
Concerned
Very concerned
Extremely concerned
More days with extreme heat
Not concerned at all
Somewhat concerned
Concerned
Very concerned
Extremely concerned
Increased frequency and intensity of storms and flooding
Not concerned at all
Somewhat concerned
Concerned
Very concerned
Extremely concerned
Impact to water supply and quality
Not concerned at all
Somewhat concerned
Concerned
Very concerned
Extremely concerned
Physical and mental health effects
Not concerned at all
Somewhat concerned
Concerned
Very concerned
Extremely concerned
Increase in sea levels
Not concerned at all
Somewhat concerned
Concerned
Very concerned
Extremely concerned
10.
On a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 is not concerned at all and 5 is extremely concerned, what is your level of concern that climate change in New Jersey will impact your daily life?
1 Not Concerned At All
2 Somewhat Concerned
3 Concerned
4 Very Concerned
5 Extremely Concerned
11.
Are you aware of any effort that the state of New Jersey has made / is making to combat climate change? If so, list these efforts.
No
Yes (please list the efforts)
12.
Are you satisfied with New Jersey's efforts to combat climate change?
Not at all satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Moderately Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Extremely Satisfied
13.
10 . Do You
(check all that apply)
Own Property
Own a Business
Rent a property
14.
Where do you typically learn or see information about climate change and its effects on New Jersey?
(check all that apply)
Facebook/Instagram
YouTube
TikTok
X (Formerly Known as Twitter)
Snapchat
Other Social Media
Newspapers and News Websites
Television/Television News Programs
Government Websites
I do not see information about climate change in New Jersey.
Other (please specify)
15.
Which of the following social media platforms do you use or actively participate in?
(check all that apply)
Facebook
X (Formerly Known as Twitter)
LinkedIn
Pinterest
Tumblr
Instagram
YouTube
Snapchat
Whatsapp
TikTok
Other (please specify)
None of the above