Young Americans Taking Eco Action.

• Position: THE ENVIRONMENT - Brief article

The environment increasingly is becoming more fragile, maintains Inspire, Santa Monica, Calif., a clean energy technology company that has released the survey results of its first Clean Energy Awareness & Action Index, which provides a look at how Americans aged 18-25 feel and act on climate change and environmental issues. It found that 77% of respondents feel environmental issues are more important to them now than they were two years ago.

Education plays an important role in ensuring present and future generations understand environmental issues and are prepared to help mitigate the impacts of climate change. The survey found that access to classes and courses on the environment is rising, as well as students' interest.

Ninety-six percent of colleges offer courses on environmental issues and 68% of young Americans who were enrolled in an education institution have taken courses on environmental issues. More than 25% wish they had learned about environmental policy or law, as well as sustainable solutions, such...