For the first time, a majority of Californians (54%) say they think global warming poses a very serious threat to the state’s future economy and quality of life.

A majority of the state’s likely voters (54%) say that presidential candidates’ positions on the environment will be very important in determining how they cast their vote in 2008.

Significantly more San Joaquin Valley residents (35%) than residents statewide (25%) identify air pollution as a very serious health threat to them and their families.

These findings from a newly released statewide survey conducted by the Public Policy Insitute of California. You can read the full report here.

Gillian Parrillo
The Sacrmento Executive