Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Global Warming

Obama Trails Giuliani, Leads Thompson in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Democrat Barack Obama trails a prospective Republican presidential nominee in the United States, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 51 per cent of respondents would vote for former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani in 2008, while 39 per cent would support the Illinois senator. Jun 14, 2007
Canadians Reject Harper’s Climate Change Targets
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada disagree with one of their federal administration's ideas to fight global warming, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 60 per cent of respondents reject the government's proposal of intensity-based targets. Jun 12, 2007
Global Warming a Major Concern in Japan
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A vast majority of people in Japan are worried about climate change, according to a poll by Yomiuri. 71 per cent of respondents say they are concerned about global warming. Jun 10, 2007
Abe’s Cabinet Plummets to 30% in Japan
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The appointed government of Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe has lost public support over the past month, according to a poll by Asahi. Only 30 per cent of respondents approve of Abe's cabinet, down six points since May. Jun 7, 2007
Coalition Rebounds, Still Second in Australia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Australian Labor Party (ALP) is holding on to the lead in the country's federal political scene, according to a poll by Galaxy published in The Herald Sun. 44 per cent of respondents would vote for the ALP in this year's legislative ballot, while 42 per cent would support the governing Coalition of Liberals and Nationals. Jun 6, 2007
Australians Divided on PM’s Performance
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in Australia are split on whether John Howard is doing a good job or not, according to a Newspoll published in The Australian. 44 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the way the prime minister is performing, while 47 per cent are dissatisfied. Jun 5, 2007
Most Americans Regard Global Warming as Fact
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe climate change is a reality, according to a poll by Opinion Research Corporation released by CNN. 54 per cent of respondents think global warming is a proven fact and is mostly caused by emissions from cars and industrial facilities such as power plants and factories. Jun 3, 2007
Opposition ALP Reaches 60% in Australia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Australian Labor Party (ALP) remains the most popular political organization in the country, according to a Newspoll published in The Australian. 52 per cent of respondents would support the ALP, while 35 per cent would vote for the governing Coalition of Liberals and Nationals. Jun 2, 2007
Slight Drop, But ALP Still Leads in Australia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The opposition Australian Labor Party (ALP) is holding on to the top spot in the country's federal political scene, according to a Newspoll published in The Australian. 47 per cent of respondents would vote for the ALP, while 39 per cent would support the governing Coalition of Liberals and Nationals. May 31, 2007
Merkel’s Coalition Ahead in Germany
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Germany's ruling coalition is still the most powerful political force in the country, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 37 per cent of respondents would vote for the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) in the next election to the Federal Diet, up one point since early May. May 30, 2007
Ruling Centre-Right UMP Surges in France
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for governing centre-right Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) increased in France, according to a poll by BVA released by Orange. 42 per cent of respondents would vote for the UMP in next month's National Assembly election, up seven points since early May. May 28, 2007
Britons Divided on Nuclear Power
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in Britain have differing views on the possibility of increasing the country's reliance on nuclear energy, according to a poll by ICM Research published in The Guardian. 44 per cent of respondents agree with the government's policy to build more nuclear power stations, while 49 per cent disagree. May 26, 2007
Britons Want Action on Immigration, Iraq
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Britain believe their next prime minister should take measures to deal with two topics, according to a poll by YouGov. 60 per cent of respondents think Tony Blair's successor should reduce immigration, and 49 per cent want him or her to withdraw British troops from Iraq as soon as is practicable. May 16, 2007
Americans Assess New Energy Sources
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A vast majority of people in the Unites States would support the use of renewable energy sources, according to a poll by the New York Times and CBS News. 87 per cent of respondents think using solar and wind power is a good idea. May 7, 2007
The lessons of Sarkozy’s victory
Mario Canseco - Nicolas Sarkozy waited until his victory speech, in front of a partisan crowd at the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) headquarters in Paris, to discuss controversial foreign policy issues. May 7, 2007
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