Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Global Warming

Terrorism Fears Surpass Global Warming in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe political violence is more menacing than climate change, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 52 per cent of respondents think global terrorism poses a more serious threat to the world than global warming. Jun 21, 2007
Half of New Zealanders Would Back National
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - New Zealand's National party is preferred by a majority of voters, according to a poll by Roy Morgan International. 50.5 per cent of respondents would vote for the main opposition party in the next legislative election, up 1.5 points since May. Jun 19, 2007
Most Italians Support Kyoto Protocol
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Italy believe the Kyoto Protocol will have some impact in reducing the pace of world pollution, according to a poll by Lorien Consulting srl. 62.5 per cent of respondents think the international agreement will be very or somewhat effective in dealing with climate change. Jun 18, 2007
Democrats 2008: Hillary 39%, Obama 25%
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Almost two-in-five Democratic Party supporters in the United States would like to have Hillary Rodham Clinton as their presidential candidate, according to a poll by Hart/Newhouse released by the Wall Street Journal and NBC News. 39 per cent of respondents would back the New York senator in a 2008 primary. Jun 16, 2007
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
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