Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Global Warming

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
Britons Concerned About Climate Change
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Britain are worried about global warming, according to a poll by ICM Research published in The Guardian. 40 per cent of respondents say climate change is already a threat to the world, while 49 per cent say it will endanger future generations unless action is taken. Jun 27, 2005
Americans Review Global Warming, Gas Prices
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States are concerned about climate change, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 52 per cent of respondents believe global warming is a serious threat to the human race. Jun 24, 2005
Britons Set Policy Priorities for G-8 Summit
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Adults in Britain have specific topics for their prime minister to concentrate on during the upcoming meeting of the world's biggest economies, according to a poll by YouGov released by Sky News. 48 per cent of respondents believe combating climate change should be a priority for Tony Blair during the G-8 summit. Jun 23, 2005
Hillary First, Gore Second for Democrats in Florida
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - New York senator Hillary Rodham Clinton remains the most popular presidential hopeful for Democratic Party backers in the Sunshine State, according to a poll by Strategic Vision. 32 per cent of respondents would like Rodham Clinton to become the party's nominee in 2008, a two per cent increase since April. Jun 18, 2005
Kennedy is Top Ranked British Party Leader
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Britain are unhappy with their national administration, according to a poll by MORI. 52 per cent of respondents are dissatisfied with the way the government is performing. Jun 9, 2005
European Citizens Review Environmental Worries
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Adults in the European Union (EU) are concerned about specific ecological threats, according to the Eurobarometer conducted by TNS Opinion & Social. 47 per cent of respondents in the EU's 25 member nations say water pollution is the main environmental issue they care about. May 3, 2005
Britons Assess Blair’s Good, Bad Ideas
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Britain believe Tony Blair has been successful in providing a standard salary for workers, according to a poll by YouGov published in the Daily Telegraph. 63 per cent of respondents say the introduction of the minimum wage has been one of the best proposals put forth by the prime minister. Apr 14, 2005
Electoral Issues Split Views In Britain
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many Britons believe politicians are paying too much attention to the country's pension system, according to a poll by YouGov published in the Daily Telegraph. 68 per cent of respondents say the topic has been discussed too much in the campaign. Apr 9, 2005
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