Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Global Warming

World Aware of Global Warming Threat
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in 30 countries express concern about climate change, according to a poll by the Program on International Policy Attitudes. 65 per cent of respondents think global warming is a very serious problem, while 25 per cent call it somewhat serious. Apr 29, 2006
Global Warming Real for Two-Thirds of Americans
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States are aware of climate change, according to a poll by the Center for Survey Research and Analysis at the University of Connecticut. 66 per cent of respondents think the claim of a gradual warming of the earth's atmosphere caused by carbon dioxide emissions is completely or probably true. Apr 24, 2006
Views on Nuclear Power Shifting in Britain
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Adults in Britain are split on the issue of nuclear energy, according to a poll by YouGov released by KPMG. 45 per cent of respondents believe Britain should reduce its nuclear capacity, down 14 points since April 2005. Apr 21, 2006
Global Warming Can Be Curbed, Say Canadians
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Canada think the world can deal successfully with climate change, according to a poll by Leger Marketing. 62 per cent of respondents think global warming can still be curbed, while 23 per cent expect it to produce a disaster that could destroy the planet. Apr 21, 2006
A worldwide environmental conscience
(Angus Reid Global Scan) Eliana Carrillo - In 1998, several countries agreed to the Kyoto Protocol, a proposed amendment to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The agreement commits industrialized nations to reduce their emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. In February 2005, 141 countries ratified the deal. Apr 17, 2006
Environment is Key Concern in Nine Countries
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Adults in nine nations around the world are worried about ecology, according to the GMI World Poll. 91 per cent of respondents in Australia, Brazil, Britain, Canada, China, France, Germany, Russia and the United States are very or somewhat concerned about the future of the environment in general. Apr 12, 2006
Water Pollution is Key Environmental Worry in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States believe the protection of the water supply is the top environmental concern, according to a poll by Gallup. More than 50 per cent of respondents say they worry a great deal about the pollution of drinking water, the contamination of soil and water by toxic waste, and the pollution of rivers, lakes, and reservoirs. Apr 9, 2006
Most Americans Aware of Global Warming
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States acknowledge climate change, according to a poll by TNS released by Stanford University, Time and ABC News. 85 per cent of respondents think global warming is probably happening. Mar 29, 2006
Tories Have 11-Point Advantage in Canada
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Support for the Conservative party increased this month in Canada, according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid released by CanWest Global. 40 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories in the next federal election. Mar 24, 2006
Concern Over Global Warming Increases in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many Americans are worried about climate change, according to a poll by the Opinion Research Corporation. 58 per cent of respondents say they are more concerned now about global warming than they were two years ago. Mar 17, 2006
Health, Education Are Top Priorities in Britain
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Britons believe their government should focus primarily on two issues, according to a poll by ICM Research published in The Guardian. 71 per cent of respondents would like their current administration to improve the National Health Service (NHS), while 50 per cent would like to improve education. Feb 28, 2006
Most Britons Pick Brown as Next Prime Minister
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Britain would prefer to have current chancellor of the exchequer Gordon Brown as their head of government, according to a poll by YouGov released by the Sunday Times. 43 per cent of respondents would rather have a Labour party administration headed by Brown, while 37 per cent would choose a Conservative government under David Cameron. Feb 14, 2006
Britons Remain Split Over Nuclear Energy
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Adults in Britain are divided over their government's purported plans to build new nuclear power stations in the future, according to a poll by ICM Research published in The Guardian. 45 per cent of respondents support an expansion of nuclear energy, while 48 per cent are opposed. Dec 28, 2005
Canada Election 2006: Tories Up, Everyone Else Stable
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The Liberal party remains on top in Canada, according to a tracking poll by The Strategic Counsel released by CTV and the Globe and Mail. 34 per cent of respondents would vote for the Liberals in next month's federal election. Dec 16, 2005
Chirac’s Rating Struggles Continue in France
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many French adults are disappointed with Jacques Chirac, according to a poll by Louis-Harris published in Libération. 58 per cent of respondents have a negative opinion of their president. Dec 13, 2005
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