Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Global Warming

Most Americans Worried About Global Warming
- Many adults in the United States express concerns over climate change, according to a poll by Bloomberg and the Los Angeles Times. 74 per cent of respondents describe global warming as a very or somewhat serious problem. Aug 8, 2006
Britons Hold Mixed Views on Nuclear Power
- Adults in Britain would be open to an increase in the number of nuclear reactors as part of a comprehensive energy strategy, according to a poll by YouGov published in The Economist. 68 per cent of respondents would support building more nuclear power stations, if the plan includes other kinds of "clean" energy, such as solar power and wind farms. Jul 22, 2006
Global Warming Real, Serious for Americans
- Many adults in the United States are concerned about climate change, according to a poll by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. 74 per cent of respondents describe global warming as a very or somewhat serious problem, and 70 per cent believe the earth is indeed getting warmer. Jul 21, 2006
Britons Support Higher Vehicle Taxes
- Many adults in Britain believe the owners of bigger cars should pay more taxes, according to a poll by YouGov published in The Economist. 75 per cent of respondents believe the idea would help deal with the issue of climate change. Jul 20, 2006
Britons Ponder Future Energy Options
- Many adults in Britain would like to explore two choices in order to generate energy in the future, according to a poll by ICM Research released by GMTV. 79 per cent of respondents would like to expand solar power, and 76 per cent prefer wind power. Jul 16, 2006
Democrats Hold Eight-Point Edge in U.S.
- Support for the Democratic Party fell this month in the United States, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 42 per cent of respondents would vote for the Democratic candidate in their congressional district, down four points since June. Jul 15, 2006
Canadians Expect Unity in the Future
- Few adults in Canada expect Quebec to become independent in the next 14 years, according to the Canada in 2020/Dominion Institute survey conducted by Innovative Research Group. Only 23 per cent of respondents think the province will have separated from Canada. Jul 5, 2006
Americans Concerned Over Climate Change
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States are worried about global warming, according to a poll by Hart/McInturff released by the Wall Street Journal and NBC News. 29 per cent of respondents think climate change is a serious problem that requires immediate action, and 30 per cent feel there is enough evidence that global warming is taking place and some action should be taken. Jun 20, 2006
Most Canadians Expect Gas Prices to Rise
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Canada think fuel costs will be higher this summer, according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid released by the Canadian Centre for Energy Information. 79 per cent of respondents expect gas prices to increase. Jun 11, 2006
Four Nations Examine Environmentalism
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Most Australians express concern over the state of the earth, according to a four-nation poll by Roy Morgan International. 66 per cent of respondents consider themselves environmentalists at heart. New Zealand is second on the list with 64 per cent, followed by Britain with 58 per cent and the United States with 56 per cent. Jun 10, 2006
Canadians Reject Harper on Kyoto Accord
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Canada appear disappointed with one of their federal government's environmental policies, according to a poll by Decima Research released by the Canadian Press. 59 per cent of respondents believe Canada should not withdraw from the Kyoto Accord, while 31 per cent prefer implementing a different plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Jun 7, 2006
Nuclear Energy Splits Views in Britain
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Britons are divided over the issue of building new nuclear power stations in their country, according to a poll by ICM Research published in the Daily Telegraph. 47 per cent of respondents are opposed to the idea, while 40 per cent support it. May 24, 2006
Canadians Support Gas Price Regulation
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Canada believe the federal government should regulate fuel prices directly, according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid released by Sympatico / MSN. 72 per cent of respondents support the measure in order to protect consumers from unfair pricing. May 22, 2006
Five Countries Urge for Action on Environment
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Adults in five nations around the world believe more should be done to protect the earth, according to a poll by Roy Morgan International. At least 84 per cent of respondents in Australia, Britain, New Zealand and Indonesia believe the world's environmental problems could become uncontrollable unless action is taken now. May 11, 2006
World Aware of Global Warming Threat
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in 30 countries express concern about climate change, according to a poll by the Program on International Policy Attitudes. 65 per cent of respondents think global warming is a very serious problem, while 25 per cent call it somewhat serious. Apr 29, 2006
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