An attitudinal survey that contrasted student perceptions on environmental/energy questions during the decade of intense concern for these issues was conducted at Cornell University in 1971 and 1981 (3,414 and 3,867 students were sampled, respectively). The survey was designed to measure changes in attitude toward 35 specific items in five major categories (food-stuffs, household items, transportation, personal items, and recreation). Significant differences were observed between the two surveys with most of the differences associated with political leanings, income, sex, and geographic background. The changes were in the direction of a more materialistic life style with less consideration for environmental/energy issues and concerns. (The questionnaire used in the survey is included in an appendix). (Author/JN)