Issue Watch
Global Warming
Brazilians Blame U.S. for Global Warming
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Brazil tend to censure a single country for climate change, according to a poll by Instituto Sensus. 35.9 per cent of respondents think the United States bears the most responsibility for global warming, while 34.7 per cent think everyone is liable.
Apr 17, 2007
Britons Would Swap Planes for Trains
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Britain would be willing to change their travel habits in order to help the environment, according to a poll by YouGov published in the Daily Telegraph. 58 per cent of respondents would travel by train instead of by plane if the price was the same, even if it took longer.
Apr 13, 2007
Energy, Defence Key for Some Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States are divided on which issues should be the most important for their next president, according to a poll by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research. 23 per cent of respondents believe the next head of state should make America energy independent and address global warming, while 19 per cent want to strengthen the military and keep America safe.
Apr 13, 2007
Edwards Overtakes Giuliani in U.S. Race
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Democrat John Edwards holds the upper hand over two prospective Republican presidential nominees in the United States, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 49 per cent of respondents would support the former North Carolina senator in 2008, while 43 per cent would vote for former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani.
Apr 13, 2007
Canadians Trust Green Party on Global Warming
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada think the Green party is well prepared to deal with the issue of climate change, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 34 per cent of respondents think the Greens are best suited to develop effective global warming legislation.
Apr 12, 2007
Governing Parties Keep Lead in Germany
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) maintain the lead in Germany, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 36 per cent of respondents would vote for either organization in the next legislative election, down one point since early March.
Apr 11, 2007
ALP Remains Well Ahead in Australian Race
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The opposition Australian Labor Party (ALP) is the clear frontrunner in Australia, according to a poll by Roy Morgan International. 49.5 per cent of respondents would support the ALP in this year's legislative election, while 34.5 per cent would vote for the governing Coalition of Liberals and Nationals.
Apr 10, 2007
Most Russians Believe in Global Warming
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Russia believe climate change is a reality, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 45 per cent of respondents say global warming is already happening, and 17 per cent think the phenomenon will begin soon.
Apr 7, 2007
Australians Pick Rudd Over PM Howard
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for John Howard improved this month in Australia, according to a Newspoll published in The Australian. 44 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the prime minister's performance, up three points since mid-March.
Apr 7, 2007
Americans Nix Gore White House Run in 2008
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States are not looking forward to a new presidential run from Al Gore, according to a poll by Princeton Survey Research Associates released by Newsweek. 56 per cent of respondents would not like to see the former vice-president declare himself a candidate again.
Apr 3, 2007
Centre-Left Parties Remain Ahead in Sweden
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Three centre-left opposition parties are holding on to the top position in Sweden, according to a poll by Skop. 49.6 per cent of respondents would vote for the Workers' Party - Social-Democrats (S), the Left Party (Vp) or the Environmental Party - The Greens (MP) in the next legislative ballot.
Mar 29, 2007
U.S. Thinks Gore Will Not Seek White House
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe a former vice-president will not launch a presidential bid in 2008, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 54 per cent of respondents think it is unlikely that Al Gore will run for president.
Mar 29, 2007
Most Canadians Unwilling to Cut Driving by 50%
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada say they will implement changes in the way they use electricity at home, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 57 per cent of respondents will definitely use energy efficient light bulbs in their homes over the next year.
Mar 28, 2007
Britons Reject Additional Air Travel Tax
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Britain are opposed to extra levies for air travellers, according to a poll by ICM Research published in The Guardian. 62 per cent of respondents disapprove of additional taxes in this area to help protect the environment.
Mar 27, 2007
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Britons OK Higher Taxes for Large Cars
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Britain think some car owners should pay additional levies for their fuel consumption, according to a poll by YouGov. 66 per cent of respondents support increasing the taxes on vehicles with large engines.
Mar 24, 2007