Q: So let's talk about global warming. Do you think global warming is something real?
A: Oh yeah. It used to seem like scientists were arguing about it, but now it seems like they have come to the consensus that it's real.

Q: And do you think it is caused more by human activities or by natural causes?
A: Oh, I think we humans are making the problem.

Q: So do you think that the effects of global warming are starting to be felt now?
A: Some. Though I don't think the effects will be really serious during my lifetime.

Q: Do you worry about it a lot?
A: A fair amount. It's not the most important environmental problem. I'm more concerned about pollution. But it's important.

Q: Are you willing to take steps to curb global warming even if it might have some negative impact on the economy?
A: Some. But I think we can have a strong economy and address environmental issues too. It's not an either/or. I don't think the problem is so pressing that we have to take steps that would be really drastic.

Q: So do you support the U.S. participating in the Kyoto Treaty?
A: Yes. Aren't we?

Q: Well, actually not. The Bush administration is opposed to it.
A: Really? Hmm. That doesn't sound good to me. But maybe I don't know enough to judge.

Q: As you may know, there is a major controversy about whether the developing countries should be required to cut their emissions that contribute to global warming. Some people say on a per-person basis, less-developed countries produce far less greenhouse gases, and so they should not be required to limit their emissions until they develop their economies more, while others argue that the less-developed countries produce a substantial and growing amount of greenhouse gases and should be required to limit their emissions. What do you think?
A: I think they should be required to limit them some, but I don't know if we can really ask them to actually reduce them the way that the developed countries need to.

Q: So, what if we cannot get developing countries -- or any other country, for that matter -- to limit their emissions? Should the U.S. still try to reduce its emissions?
A: We should go ahead even if the others do not follow.

Q: If the less-developed countries are willing to limit their emissions, do you think the developed countries should provide the technology and training necessary to help them?
A: Definitely. You see, now that's a kind of foreign aid I really like.

Q: Just one last question. Do you think that, as compared to the average American, you are more or less supportive of taking steps to reduce global warming?
A: Oh, definitely more supportive. I can see why politicians have so much trouble taking the necessary steps to deal with the problem. If everybody was like me, it would be quite different.