Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Global Warming

Britons Convinced About Global Warming
- Many adults in Britain believe climate change is a reality, according to a poll by YouGov published in the Daily Telegraph. 85 per cent of respondents believe global warming is taking place at the moment. In addition, 38 per cent of respondents believe the issue calls for immediate steps, while 49 per cent think more work should be done to understand it. Nov 14, 2006
Britons Back Green Taxes to Help Environment
- Many adults in Britain are in favour of discouraging activities that damage the environment, according to a poll by Populus published in The Times. 71 per cent of respondents support the introduction of green levies on fuel and airline tickets, if other taxes are cut. Nov 12, 2006
America: The Greatest Menace to Global Stability
Gabriela Perdomo - People in 13 countries believe the United States is the greatest threat to global stability, and residents of eight countries consider American foreign policy as the most menacing issue to the world, the Angus Reid World Poll conducted for Maclean's found. Overall, most people in the 20 countries surveyed chose the U.S. as the greatest threat from a list that included Iran, Chin Nov 11, 2006
U.S. More Threatening than Iran, China or Israel
- Many adults in 20 countries are concerned about the effect of the United States in the world, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies for Maclean's. 33 per cent of respondents believe the U.S. is the greatest threat to global stability among seven nations. Nov 11, 2006
Environment is Top World Issue in Australia
- Australian adults believe one global concern should be a pressing priority for every government, according to a poll by Roy Morgan International. 22 per cent of respondents think protecting the environment should be the most important goal for the leaders of the world. Nov 7, 2006
Views on Environment Shifting in U.S.
- More adults in the United States are defending the need for environmental guidelines, according to a poll by the New York Times and CBS News. 63 per cent of respondents believe continuing improvements to the environment must be made regardless of cost, up six points since November 2002. Nov 7, 2006
PM Howard Gains a Point in Australia
- Public support for John Howard increased slightly in Australia, according to a Newspoll published in The Australian. 48 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the performance of their prime minister, up one point since mid-October. Nov 4, 2006
Health Care, Environment Top Issues in Canada
- Canadian adults remain concerned about their medical services, according to a poll by Innovative Research Group for the Canadian Defence & Foreign Affairs Institute. 24 per cent of respondents think health care is the most important issue facing Canada today. Nov 1, 2006
Tories Have Ten-Point Advantage in Britain
- The Conservative party continues to dominate Britain's political scene, according to a poll by ICM Research published in The Guardian. 39 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories in the next general election. Oct 31, 2006
Labour Ties National in New Zealand Politics
- The opposition National party and the governing Labour party are even in New Zealand, according to a poll by Roy Morgan International. 40 per cent of respondents would support National, while 40 per cent would vote for Labour. Oct 29, 2006
Canadians Lukewarm on Tory Environment Plan
- Many adults in Canada are sceptical about their federal government's proposals to help with the environment, according to a poll by Ekos Research Associates published in the Toronto Star. 57 per cent of respondents express moderate confidence in the administration led by Stephen Harper on the issue, while 32 per cent have low confidence. Oct 19, 2006
Alaskans Convinced About Global Warming
- Many adults in Alaska believe climate change is evident, according to a poll by the Craciun Research Group. 81 per cent of respondents are completely or mostly convinced that global warming is happening. Oct 11, 2006
Merkel Drops to Second Place in Germany
- The Social Democratic Party (SPD) has become the most popular political organization in Germany, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 30 per cent of respondents would support the SPD in the next election to the Federal Diet. Sep 28, 2006
Conservatives Lead, NDP Surges in Canada
- The governing Conservative party is holding on to the top position in Canada, according to a poll by The Strategic Counsel released by CTV and the Globe and Mail. 35 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories in the next election to the House of Commons. Sep 23, 2006
Canadians Rank Environmental Concerns
- Many Canadians are concerned about the state of the environment, according to a poll by McAllister Opinion Research. 35 per cent of respondents believe air quality is the most important environmental issue right now. Sep 15, 2006
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