Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Environment

Environment, Economy Top Issues in Australia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Australian adults are predominantly concerned about two topics, according to a poll by the Social Research Centre for the Australian National University. 19 per cent of respondents think the environment is the most important problem facing their country, while 18 per cent mention the economy. May 1, 2008
Americans Assess Environment, Economic Growth
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The views of adults in the United States on conservation appear to be shifting, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 49 per cent of respondents think the protection of the environment should be given priority even at the risk of curbing economic growth, down six points in a year. Apr 4, 2008
Britons Clearly Suspicious of Green Taxes
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Britain hold a negative opinion of green taxes, according to a poll by YouGov. 59 per cent of respondents see the measures as a way to make revenue, while only 10 per cent think they aim at encouraging environmentally-friendly behaviour. A quarter of respondents think they are designed to do both. Mar 17, 2008
Japanese Support Annual Whale Hunt
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Japan back the annual practice of whale hunting for research purposes, according to a poll by Asahi. 65 per cent of respondents are in favour of the expeditions in the Southern Ocean, while 21 per cent oppose them. Feb 13, 2008
Tories Lead Grits by Three Points in Canada
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The governing Conservative party holds the upper hand in Canada’s federal political scene, according to a poll by The Strategic Counsel released by CTV and the Globe and Mail. 32 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories in the next House of Commons ballot. Dec 11, 2007
Conservatives Have Eight-Point Edge in Canada
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Conservative party is ahead in Canada’s federal political scene, according to a poll by Harris/Decima released by the Canadian Press. 36 per cent of respondents would support the governing party in the next election to the House of Commons. Nov 20, 2007
Grits, Tories Almost Tied in Canada
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Canada’s governing Conservative party is almost even with the opposition Liberal party, according to a poll by SES Research. 35 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories in the next election to the House of Commons, while 34 per cent would support the Grits. Nov 15, 2007
Tories Hold 14-Point Advantage in Canada
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The governing Conservative party holds a considerable lead in Canada’s federal political scene, according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid released by CanWest Global. 42 per cent of respondents would support the Tories in the next election to the House of Commons. Nov 10, 2007
French Shun Nuclear Energy, Choose Conservation
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The overwhelming majority of people in France agree there is a need to conserve energy and favour renewable sources, according to a poll by CSA. 96 per cent of respondents think conserving energy should be a priority, and 94 per cent think the European country should focus on developing solar and wind power. Nov 4, 2007
Brazilians Proud of Bio-Fuels Production
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Brazil think highly of their country’s pledge to produce bio-fuels en masse but some fear this might affect food crops, according to a poll by Instituto Sensus. 51.4 per cent of respondents think the South American country will become a world leader in the production of bio-fuels. Oct 21, 2007
Canadians Shun Nuclear Energy and Use of Coal
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada believe the country should rely on renewable energy sources, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 89 per cent of respondents think both wind power and solar power are positive, because they are better for the environment. Oct 13, 2007
Environment is Key Concern for American Voters
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of adults in the United States express support for a presidential contender who would pay attention to ecological concerns, according to a poll by the Sacred Heart University Polling Institute. 93.1 per cent of respondents say they would be more likely to support a candidate who promises action to improve the environment. Sep 26, 2007
Britons Seem Baffled by Cameron’s Strategy
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Britain hold differing views on the way the country’s opposition leader is trying to position his party, according to a poll by Populus published in The Times. 38 per cent of respondents think David Cameron has tried to change the Conservative party and seems to be sticking to that strategy. Sep 11, 2007
New Democrats Keep Lead Over PASOK in Greece
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The ruling New Democracy (ND) party holds the upper hand before this month’s general election in Greece, according to a poll by GPO released by Mega. 36 per cent of respondents would support the ND in the ballot. Sep 10, 2007
Australia: Is the End of the Howard Era Near?
Gabriela Perdomo - With an election looming just around the corner of Australia’s winter, Aussies have started to ask the obligatory questions. Will this spring see the end of John Howard’s 11 years in the prime minister’s office? Will he retire now that he has reached the age of 68? Or, could the opposition’s Kevin Rudd—more popular than him—possibly win the ballot? Sep 6, 2007
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