Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Global Warming

Minimum Wage is Blair’s Legacy, Say Britons
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Britain believe Tony Blair will be remembered for one of his economic policies, according to a poll by YouGov published in the Daily Telegraph. 54 per cent of respondents think the introduction of the minimum wage will be judged as one of their prime minister's greatest successes. May 2, 2007
Rival Parties Get Boost in Norway
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Support for both Norway's governing party and the leading opposition organization increased this month, according to a poll by Norstat. 30.5 per cent of respondents would vote for the Labour Party (DNA) in the next legislative ballot, up 2.9 points since February. Apr 27, 2007
Harper’s Rating Drops to 34% in Canada
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for Stephen Harper fell this month in Canada, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 34 per cent of respondents approve of the prime minister's performance, down six points since late March. Apr 27, 2007
Water Pollution Tops List of Concerns in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many Americans believe the protection of the water supply is the top environmental issue, according to a poll by Gallup. More than 50 per cent of respondents worry a great deal about the pollution of drinking water, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs, the contamination of soil and water by toxic waste, and the maintenance of the supply of fresh water for household needs. Apr 26, 2007
Concern Over Global Warming Grows in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More adults in the United States think climate change is the world's most pressing environmental issue, according to a poll by Stanford University released by the Washington Post and ABC News. 33 per cent of respondents believe global warming is the world's main ecological issue, up 17 points in a year. Apr 21, 2007
Climate Change a Problem in New Zealand
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in New Zealand believe global warming is a national issue, according to a poll by ShapeNZ, the Business Council for Sustainable Development, and the National Business Review. 42 per cent of respondents believe global warming is a problem for New Zealand now, while 35 per cent call it urgent and immediate. Apr 20, 2007
Two-in-Five Americans Want Gore to Run
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe a former U.S. vice-president should not seek the nation's highest political office, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 57 per cent of respondents would not like to see Al Gore run for president next year, while 38 per cent would welcome his candidacy. Apr 18, 2007
Brazilians Blame U.S. for Global Warming
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Brazil tend to censure a single country for climate change, according to a poll by Instituto Sensus. 35.9 per cent of respondents think the United States bears the most responsibility for global warming, while 34.7 per cent think everyone is liable. Apr 17, 2007
Britons Would Swap Planes for Trains
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Britain would be willing to change their travel habits in order to help the environment, according to a poll by YouGov published in the Daily Telegraph. 58 per cent of respondents would travel by train instead of by plane if the price was the same, even if it took longer. Apr 13, 2007
Energy, Defence Key for Some Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States are divided on which issues should be the most important for their next president, according to a poll by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research. 23 per cent of respondents believe the next head of state should make America energy independent and address global warming, while 19 per cent want to strengthen the military and keep America safe. Apr 13, 2007
Edwards Overtakes Giuliani in U.S. Race
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Democrat John Edwards holds the upper hand over two prospective Republican presidential nominees in the United States, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 49 per cent of respondents would support the former North Carolina senator in 2008, while 43 per cent would vote for former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani. Apr 13, 2007
Canadians Trust Green Party on Global Warming
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada think the Green party is well prepared to deal with the issue of climate change, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 34 per cent of respondents think the Greens are best suited to develop effective global warming legislation. Apr 12, 2007
Governing Parties Keep Lead in Germany
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) maintain the lead in Germany, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 36 per cent of respondents would vote for either organization in the next legislative election, down one point since early March. Apr 11, 2007
ALP Remains Well Ahead in Australian Race
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The opposition Australian Labor Party (ALP) is the clear frontrunner in Australia, according to a poll by Roy Morgan International. 49.5 per cent of respondents would support the ALP in this year's legislative election, while 34.5 per cent would vote for the governing Coalition of Liberals and Nationals. Apr 10, 2007
Australians Pick Rudd Over PM Howard
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for John Howard improved this month in Australia, according to a Newspoll published in The Australian. 44 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the prime minister's performance, up three points since mid-March. Apr 7, 2007
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