Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Global Warming

Very Close Race Developing in Australia
- Support for the Coalition of Liberals and Nationals remains steady in Australia, according to a Newspoll published in The Australian. 44 per cent of respondents would vote for the governing Coalition, while 42 per cent would support the opposition Australian Labor Party (ALP) in the next election. Aug 30, 2006
Americans Link Global Warming to Crises
- Many adults in the United States believe climate change is responsible for recent transformations to their environment, according to a poll by Zogby International. 69 per cent of respondents think global warming has a major or some influence in the occurrence of more frequent droughts in parts of the country. Aug 29, 2006
Gore More Liberal Than Hillary For Americans
- Adults in the United States hold similar views on two prospective Democratic presidential nominees, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 55 per cent of respondents consider former vice-president Al Gore as liberal, and 46 per cent feel the same way about New York senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. Aug 23, 2006
Hillary, Gore Are Top 2008 Democratic Contenders
- Hillary Rodham Clinton is first on the list of prospective Democratic presidential candidates for the 2008 election, according to a poll by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. 29 per cent of respondents would like the New York senator to become the nominee. Aug 21, 2006
Six-in-Ten Americans Back Nuclear Power
- Many adults in the United States believe more nuclear reactors would be beneficial for their country, according to a poll by Bloomberg and the Los Angeles Times. 61 per cent of respondents support the increased use of nuclear power as a source of energy in order to prevent global warming. Aug 12, 2006
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
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