Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Global Warming

Global Warming Serious for Most Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States are concerned about climate change, according to a poll by YouGov/Polimetrix released by The Economist. 82 per cent of respondents say they understand the issue of global warming very or fairly well, and 71 per cent call it a very or somewhat serious problem. Nov 20, 2007
Americans Want U.S. to Lead Climate Change Battle
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in the United States believe climate change is a reality and want their government to act in order to curb pollution, according to a poll by Harris Interactive. 71 per cent of respondents believe the theory explaining global warming is true, and 81 per cent think the U.S.—as the world’s leading industrial country—needs to set the lead when it comes to controlling greenhouse gases. Nov 16, 2007
Spaniards Say Climate Change is Global Problem
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Spain think global warming is a major international issue, according to a poll by Instituto Opina released by Cadena Ser. 86.2 per cent of respondents disagree with opposition leader Mariano Rajoy, who recently said jokingly that climate change is not a global problem. Nov 2, 2007
Canadians Shun Nuclear Energy and Use of Coal
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada believe the country should rely on renewable energy sources, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 89 per cent of respondents think both wind power and solar power are positive, because they are better for the environment. Oct 13, 2007
Climate Change Probably True, Say Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in the United States believe global warming might be happening, according to a poll by Ipsos-Public Affairs and Stanford University released by the Associated Press. 84 per cent of respondents think the idea that the world’s temperature may have been going up slowly over the past 100 years is probably true. Oct 2, 2007
ALP Surges, Coalition Stumbles in Australia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Support for the opposition Australian Labor Party (ALP) increased this month, according to a poll by Roy Morgan International. 49 per cent of respondents would vote for the ALP in this year’s election to the House of Representatives, up three points since late August. Sep 10, 2007
U.S. Ponders Safety Six Years After 9/11
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in the United States hold differing views on whether their country is more secure now than it was at the time of a devastating terrorist attack, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 48 per cent of respondents think the U.S. is safer today than before 9/11, while 33 per cent deem it less safe. Sep 9, 2007
Opposition Leads by 18 Points in Australia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Australia’s main opposition party has gained a significant amount of public support in just two weeks, according to a Newspoll published in The Australian. 51 per cent of respondents would vote for the Australian Labor Party (ALP) in the next election to the House of Representatives, up five points since mid-August. Sep 8, 2007
Australia: Is the End of the Howard Era Near?
Gabriela Perdomo - With an election looming just around the corner of Australia’s winter, Aussies have started to ask the obligatory questions. Will this spring see the end of John Howard’s 11 years in the prime minister’s office? Will he retire now that he has reached the age of 68? Or, could the opposition’s Kevin Rudd—more popular than him—possibly win the ballot? Sep 6, 2007
Germans Pick Merkel Over Beck as Chancellor
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Germany would choose federal chancellor Angela Merkel of the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) as their head of government, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 57 per cent of respondents would vote for Merkel if they could directly elect the country’s chancellor. Sep 3, 2007
Australians Prefer Rudd Over Howard
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in Australia remain divided on their appreciation of John Howard's tenure, according to a Newspoll published in The Australian. 43 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the way the prime minister is doing his job, while 45 per cent are dissatisfied. Aug 26, 2007
Britons Would Set Climate Change Example
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Britain believe it is their responsibility to deal with global warming, according to a poll by YouGov published in the Daily Telegraph. 54 per cent of respondents think they should act to reduce their impact on the planet, and by setting a good example put pressure on other countries to do more to fight climate change. Aug 17, 2007
Germans Clearly Satisfied with Chancellor Merkel
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Angela Merkel is enjoying a positive wave of public support this year, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 75 per cent of respondents approve of the federal chancellor's performance, unchanged since July. Aug 12, 2007
Democrats 2008: Hillary 42%, Obama at 19%
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Hillary Rodham Clinton remains the national frontrunner in the race for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination in the United States, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 42 per cent of respondents would vote for the New York senator in a 2008 primary, up eight points since mid-July. Aug 11, 2007
Americans Chide Bush on Climate Change Efforts
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States are disappointed with the way their president has dealt with global warming, according to a poll by Princeton Survey Research Associates released by Newsweek. 68 per cent of respondents think the George W. Bush administration has not done enough to try to address climate change. Aug 8, 2007
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