Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Global Warming

Britons Review Future of Nuclear Energy
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - People in Britain hold differing views on their government's plan to keep open the option to build new nuclear power stations in the future, according to a poll by Ipsos-MORI. 39 per cent of respondents support or tend to support the policy, 28 per cent oppose or tend to oppose it, and 28 per cent have no strong feelings either way. Dec 3, 2005
Liberals Lead, New Election Imminent in Canada
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The governing Liberal party heads to Canada's expected House of Commons ballot in first place, according to a poll by Ekos Research Associates published in the Toronto Star. 38.7 per cent of respondents would vote for the Liberals in the next federal election. Nov 28, 2005
Americans Review Hurricane’s Possible Causes
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Adults in the United States hold differing views on the recent natural disaster that hit the Gulf Coast, according to a poll by TNS released by the Washington Post and ABC News. 54 per cent of respondents believe hurricanes are severe weather events that happen from time to time, while 39 per cent of respondents blame global climate change. Oct 4, 2005
Balanced Budget Clearly Important for Canadians
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - A majority of adults in Canada believe their federal administration should avoid spending more than it takes in, according to a poll by Innovative Research Group for the Dominion Institute and National Post. 53 per cent of respondents believe the federal government should continue to run a balanced budget, even if it means delaying spending on key social priorities. Sep 29, 2005
Terrorism is Top Global Worry for Britons
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The key concerns of adults in Britain appear to be shifting after the London bombings, according to a poll by MORI. 38 per cent of respondents believe terrorism is the most serious threat to the future wellbeing of the world. Sep 23, 2005
With CDU Stable, Grand Coalition Likely in Germany
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The Christian-Democratic Union (CSU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) have been unable to garner more support days before German voters renew their Federal Diet, according to a poll by Emnid released by N24 television. 42 per cent of respondents would vote for the alliance in this Sunday's election. Sep 15, 2005
Canadians Assess Global Warming Measures
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Canada believe their federal administration has not done enough to deal with climate change, according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid for CanWest Global. 52 per cent of respondents believe the government has done a poor or very poor job to address concerns about global warming. Aug 3, 2005
Stable Numbers for Rodham Clinton in 2008
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - New York senator Hillary Rodham Clinton keeps a steady level of public support in the United States, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 30 per cent of respondents say they would definitely vote for the former first lady in the 2008 presidential election. Jul 18, 2005
Crime, Health Are Top Concerns in Britain
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - British adults are equally worried about criminal activity and their National Health Service (NHS), according to a poll by YouGov published in the Daily Telegraph. 52 per cent of respondents believe crime and medical services are the most important issues facing their country. Jul 16, 2005
Bush Approval Gains Four Points in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - George W. Bush registered his first improvement in public support in four weeks, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 49 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, a four per cent increase since late June. Jul 13, 2005
Chirac, De Villepin Bounce Back in France
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Support for Jacques Chirac increased after a particularly low showing in France, according to a poll by Ifop published in Le Journal du Dimanche. 35 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the president's performance, a seven per cent increase since June. Jul 12, 2005
Americans Urge Bush To Address Global Warming
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States believe their president should take specific steps to deal with climate change, according to a poll by Knowledge Networks for the Program on International Policy Attitudes. 86 per cent of respondents believe George W. Bush should be willing to act to limit greenhouse gases if other world leaders agree to take action as well. Jul 7, 2005
Russians Set Priorities for Next G-8 Meeting
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many Russians believe their country belongs in the group of the world's leading industrialized and democratic nations, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 58 per cent of respondents believe the G-8 should include the Russian Federation on a permanent basis. Jul 6, 2005
Centre-Left Union Remains Ahead in Italy
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The opposition Union (Unione) holds a slight edge in Italy's political scene, according to a poll by Ekma Ricerche Srl published in Il Clandestino. 47.5 per cent of respondents would vote for the centre-left alliance in the next election to the Chamber of Deputies. Jul 5, 2005
Americans Back 0.7% Solution to Fight Poverty
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States support a proposal aimed at reducing poverty and disease around the world, according to a poll by Knowledge Networks released by the Program on International Policy Attitudes. 65 per cent of respondents believe their government should commit 0.7 per cent of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to promote economic development in poor Jul 1, 2005
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