Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Global Warming

Mexicans Worried About Climate Change
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Global warming is a major concern for most people in Mexico, according to a poll by Consulta Mitofsky. 54 per cent of respondents are very worried about climate change, while 33.6 per cent are somewhat worried about it. Feb 26, 2008
Global Warming a Real Threat for Britons
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Britain are concerned about climate change, according to a poll by YouGov. 62 per cent of respondents believe man-made global warming is threatening the planet. Jan 10, 2008
Global Warming Impact Evident, Say Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in the United States believe climate change is already a serious environmental concern, according to a poll by the New York Times and CBS News. 55 per cent of respondents think global warming is causing a serious impact now, up six points since April. Dec 13, 2007
Tories Lead Grits by Three Points in Canada
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The governing Conservative party holds the upper hand in Canada’s federal political scene, according to a poll by The Strategic Counsel released by CTV and the Globe and Mail. 32 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories in the next House of Commons ballot. Dec 11, 2007
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
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