Issue Watch
Track global public opinion on current issues.
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- Abortion
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- Angela Merkel
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- Environment
- European Union
- George W. Bush
- Global Warming
- Gordon Brown
- Hamas
- Immigration
- Iran
- Iraq War
- Kevin Rudd
- Latin America
- New Zealand Election 2008
- Nicolas Sarkozy
- North Korea
- Oil and Gas
- Same-Sex Marriage
- Silvio Berlusconi
- Stem Cell Research
- Stephen Harper
- Terrorism
- U.S. Election 2008 - The Democrats
- U.S. Election 2008 - The Republicans
- U.S. Election 2008: The Primaries
- Vladimir Putin
- Yasuo Fukuda
Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Environment
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Canadians Ponder Dion’s Proposed Carbon Tax
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Canadian adults hold mixed views on a plan recently introduced by the opposition Liberal party, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 65 per cent of respondents believe the proposed carbon tax will ultimately lead people to be more mindful of their carbon consumption and change their behaviour, and 47 per cent believe putting a price on greenhouse gas emissions is a good idea. Jun 26, 2008
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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