Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Global Warming

Most Britons Pick Brown as Next Prime Minister
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Britain would prefer to have current chancellor of the exchequer Gordon Brown as their head of government, according to a poll by YouGov released by the Sunday Times. 43 per cent of respondents would rather have a Labour party administration headed by Brown, while 37 per cent would choose a Conservative government under David Cameron. Feb 14, 2006
Britons Remain Split Over Nuclear Energy
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Adults in Britain are divided over their government's purported plans to build new nuclear power stations in the future, according to a poll by ICM Research published in The Guardian. 45 per cent of respondents support an expansion of nuclear energy, while 48 per cent are opposed. Dec 28, 2005
Canada Election 2006: Tories Up, Everyone Else Stable
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The Liberal party remains on top in Canada, according to a tracking poll by The Strategic Counsel released by CTV and the Globe and Mail. 34 per cent of respondents would vote for the Liberals in next month's federal election. Dec 16, 2005
Chirac’s Rating Struggles Continue in France
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many French adults are disappointed with Jacques Chirac, according to a poll by Louis-Harris published in Libération. 58 per cent of respondents have a negative opinion of their president. Dec 13, 2005
Britons Review Future of Nuclear Energy
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - People in Britain hold differing views on their government's plan to keep open the option to build new nuclear power stations in the future, according to a poll by Ipsos-MORI. 39 per cent of respondents support or tend to support the policy, 28 per cent oppose or tend to oppose it, and 28 per cent have no strong feelings either way. Dec 3, 2005
Liberals Lead, New Election Imminent in Canada
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The governing Liberal party heads to Canada's expected House of Commons ballot in first place, according to a poll by Ekos Research Associates published in the Toronto Star. 38.7 per cent of respondents would vote for the Liberals in the next federal election. Nov 28, 2005
Americans Review Hurricane’s Possible Causes
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Adults in the United States hold differing views on the recent natural disaster that hit the Gulf Coast, according to a poll by TNS released by the Washington Post and ABC News. 54 per cent of respondents believe hurricanes are severe weather events that happen from time to time, while 39 per cent of respondents blame global climate change. Oct 4, 2005
Balanced Budget Clearly Important for Canadians
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - A majority of adults in Canada believe their federal administration should avoid spending more than it takes in, according to a poll by Innovative Research Group for the Dominion Institute and National Post. 53 per cent of respondents believe the federal government should continue to run a balanced budget, even if it means delaying spending on key social priorities. Sep 29, 2005
Terrorism is Top Global Worry for Britons
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The key concerns of adults in Britain appear to be shifting after the London bombings, according to a poll by MORI. 38 per cent of respondents believe terrorism is the most serious threat to the future wellbeing of the world. Sep 23, 2005
With CDU Stable, Grand Coalition Likely in Germany
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The Christian-Democratic Union (CSU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) have been unable to garner more support days before German voters renew their Federal Diet, according to a poll by Emnid released by N24 television. 42 per cent of respondents would vote for the alliance in this Sunday's election. Sep 15, 2005
Canadians Assess Global Warming Measures
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Canada believe their federal administration has not done enough to deal with climate change, according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid for CanWest Global. 52 per cent of respondents believe the government has done a poor or very poor job to address concerns about global warming. Aug 3, 2005
Stable Numbers for Rodham Clinton in 2008
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - New York senator Hillary Rodham Clinton keeps a steady level of public support in the United States, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 30 per cent of respondents say they would definitely vote for the former first lady in the 2008 presidential election. Jul 18, 2005
Crime, Health Are Top Concerns in Britain
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - British adults are equally worried about criminal activity and their National Health Service (NHS), according to a poll by YouGov published in the Daily Telegraph. 52 per cent of respondents believe crime and medical services are the most important issues facing their country. Jul 16, 2005
Bush Approval Gains Four Points in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - George W. Bush registered his first improvement in public support in four weeks, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 49 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, a four per cent increase since late June. Jul 13, 2005
Chirac, De Villepin Bounce Back in France
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Support for Jacques Chirac increased after a particularly low showing in France, according to a poll by Ifop published in Le Journal du Dimanche. 35 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the president's performance, a seven per cent increase since June. Jul 12, 2005
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