Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Environment

Australians Urge Action on Japan’s Whaling
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Australia think the government should take further action against Japan’s whaling practices, according to a poll by Field Works Market Research for the Lowy Institute for International Policy. 58 per cent of respondents say this is necessary even at the risk of straining relations with an important trading partner. Oct 6, 2008
Swiss Split on Ban on Polluting Sports Cars
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in Switzerland are almost evenly divided on a proposed ban on polluting off-road vehicles, sport utility vehicles and sports cars, according to a poll by Isopublic. 45 per cent of respondents would vote in favour of banning such vehicles under certain circumstances in an upcoming referendum, while 44.2 per cent would vote against. Oct 3, 2008
New Zealanders Assess Emissions Trading Scheme
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A third of adults in New Zealand welcome a government plan to introduce a national emissions trading scheme to curb climate change, according to a poll by DigiPoll. 34.2 per cent of respondents support the initiative, while 24.3 per cent oppose it. Two-in-five respondents have no strong feelings on the matter. Jul 17, 2008
Britons Support Introduction of Green Taxes
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A large majority of people in Britain would be willing to pay so-called green taxes, according to a poll by ICM Research published in The Guardian. 63 per cent of respondents support the introduction of taxes designed to discourage things that are harmful to the environment, while 35 per cent oppose them. Jul 8, 2008
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
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
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