Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Global Warming

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
Americans Review Global Warming Sacrifices
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States are willing to make some economic sacrifices in order to help reduce global warming, according to a poll by the New York Times and CBS News. 75 per cent of respondents would pay more for electricity if it were generated by renewable sources like solar or wind energy. May 5, 2007
Labour Party Loses Ground in Norway
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Labour Party (DNA) has lost support in Norway, according to a poll by Norsk Gallup released by TV2. 29.8 per cent of respondents would vote for Labour in the next legislative election, down 3.1 points since March. May 5, 2007
Americans Divided on Nuclear Power Plants
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States are split over the use of atomic energy, according to a poll by the New York Times and CBS News. 45 per cent of respondents approve of building more nuclear power plants to generate electricity, while 47 per cent disapprove. May 4, 2007
Canadians Want MP’s to Uphold Kyoto Protocol
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada want their federal lawmakers to support Bill C-30, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 55 per cent of respondents want their representative in the House of Commons to vote in favour of the amended legislation that seeks to force the federal government to comply with the Kyoto Protocol. May 4, 2007
Minimum Wage is Blair’s Legacy, Say Britons
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Britain believe Tony Blair will be remembered for one of his economic policies, according to a poll by YouGov published in the Daily Telegraph. 54 per cent of respondents think the introduction of the minimum wage will be judged as one of their prime minister's greatest successes. May 2, 2007
Canadians Doubt Baird’s Climate Change Views
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many Canadian adults disagree with the conclusions of their environment minister concerning the implementation of the Kyoto Protocol, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 55 per cent of respondents disagree with John Baird's assessment of the situation. May 2, 2007
Rival Parties Get Boost in Norway
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Support for both Norway's governing party and the leading opposition organization increased this month, according to a poll by Norstat. 30.5 per cent of respondents would vote for the Labour Party (DNA) in the next legislative ballot, up 2.9 points since February. Apr 27, 2007
Harper’s Rating Drops to 34% in Canada
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for Stephen Harper fell this month in Canada, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 34 per cent of respondents approve of the prime minister's performance, down six points since late March. Apr 27, 2007
Water Pollution Tops List of Concerns in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many Americans believe the protection of the water supply is the top environmental issue, according to a poll by Gallup. More than 50 per cent of respondents worry a great deal about the pollution of drinking water, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs, the contamination of soil and water by toxic waste, and the maintenance of the supply of fresh water for household needs. Apr 26, 2007
Concern Over Global Warming Grows in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More adults in the United States think climate change is the world's most pressing environmental issue, according to a poll by Stanford University released by the Washington Post and ABC News. 33 per cent of respondents believe global warming is the world's main ecological issue, up 17 points in a year. Apr 21, 2007
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