摘要
一般文献中很少涉及环境问题以及这些问题在"南方"所表现的威胁。人们对"南方"居民如何认识这些威胁知之甚少。同样,人们也很少知道居民们对于环境问题的态度。本文论述1993和1996年所做的研究工作。它提到由前阿特拉斯山近撒哈拉区古利敏(Goulimine)市一些家庭抽样调查取得的经验材料。其目的是要搞清居民对环境问题的态度以及这些态度与实际家庭能耗的相关程度。研究结果表明了对环境问题的高度关注,特别是在移民群体中。可是进一步分析却发现在对环境的关注与家庭能耗之间有着矛盾。这是由于某些能源过去和现在都是对居民生活须臾不可离开的并且很难改变的。本文结论指出,从中央、地区到地方都既有责任也有机会来协助进行环境管理。本文还提出,环境行动应该是主动先行的,而不应该只是打被动仗。
There is a major omission in the considerable literature on environmental problems, and the threat these problems present in the South. Little is known about how the population in the South perceive these threats. Similarly, we have little understanding of people's attitudes towards environmental problems. This paper draws on studies carried out in 1993 and 1996. It draws on empirical material taken from a sample of households in the city of Goulimine, located in the pre-Saharan region of Anti-Atlas Mountains. The aim is to identify inhabitants' attitudes to environmental problems and the extent to which these attitudes and opinions correlate with actual household energy consumption. The results show a high level of concern about environmental issues, particularly among migrant groups. But closer analysis reveals an inconsistency between environmental concern and actual consumption of household energy. This is explained by the fact that certain energy sources have been, and still are, crucial in people's lifestyles and, thus, difficult to change. The paper concludes by suggesting that central, regional, and local authorities have both a responsibility and an opportunity to assist in environmental management. Moreover, it is suggested that environmental actions should become proactive, rather than reactive or responsive.
