Issue Watch
Track global public opinion on current issues.
- 2008: Race for the White House
- 2008: The U.S. Electoral College
- Abortion
- Africa
- Angela Merkel
- Death Penalty
- Economy and Globalization
- Environment
- European Union
- George W. Bush
- Global Warming
- Gordon Brown
- Hamas
- Immigration
- Iran
- Iraq War
- Kevin Rudd
- Latin America
- New Zealand Election 2008
- Nicolas Sarkozy
- North Korea
- Oil and Gas
- Same-Sex Marriage
- Silvio Berlusconi
- Stem Cell Research
- Stephen Harper
- Taro Aso
- Terrorism
- Vladimir Putin
Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Global Warming
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Most Russians Believe in Global Warming
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Russia believe climate change is a reality, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 45 per cent of respondents say global warming is already happening, and 17 per cent think the phenomenon will begin soon. Apr 7, 2007
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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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Americans Nix Gore White House Run in 2008
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States are not looking forward to a new presidential run from Al Gore, according to a poll by Princeton Survey Research Associates released by Newsweek. 56 per cent of respondents would not like to see the former vice-president declare himself a candidate again. Apr 3, 2007
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Centre-Left Parties Remain Ahead in Sweden
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Three centre-left opposition parties are holding on to the top position in Sweden, according to a poll by Skop. 49.6 per cent of respondents would vote for the Workers' Party - Social-Democrats (S), the Left Party (Vp) or the Environmental Party - The Greens (MP) in the next legislative ballot. Mar 29, 2007
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U.S. Thinks Gore Will Not Seek White House
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe a former vice-president will not launch a presidential bid in 2008, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 54 per cent of respondents think it is unlikely that Al Gore will run for president. Mar 29, 2007
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Most Canadians Unwilling to Cut Driving by 50%
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada say they will implement changes in the way they use electricity at home, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 57 per cent of respondents will definitely use energy efficient light bulbs in their homes over the next year. Mar 28, 2007
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Britons Reject Additional Air Travel Tax
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Britain are opposed to extra levies for air travellers, according to a poll by ICM Research published in The Guardian. 62 per cent of respondents disapprove of additional taxes in this area to help protect the environment. Mar 27, 2007
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Britons OK Higher Taxes for Large Cars
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Britain think some car owners should pay additional levies for their fuel consumption, according to a poll by YouGov. 66 per cent of respondents support increasing the taxes on vehicles with large engines. Mar 24, 2007
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Canadians Review Latest Federal Budget
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada are content with the overall effect of their federal government's spending plan, but remain split on what it will mean for them, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 52 per cent of respondents think the proposed budget will be good for the country, but only 36 per cent say it will be positive on a personal level. Mar 23, 2007
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Environment Getting Worse, Say Americans
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States express concerns about the environment, according to a poll by Global Strategy Group for the Yale Center of Environmental Law and Policy. 62 per cent of respondents think the quality of the environment in the U.S. is getting worse, while only 11 per cent say it is getting better. Mar 22, 2007
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Global Warming Real, Worrying for Canadians
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most Canadian adults believe climate change is a reality, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 77 per cent of respondents are convinced that global warming is happening, 21 per cent think it may be occurring, and only two per cent flatly reject it. Mar 22, 2007
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Mixed Support for Green Taxes in Britain
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Britain believe imposing new taxes as a measure to curb pollution is a bad idea, according to a poll by ICM Research. 58 per cent of respondents reject an additional tax on airline tickets to deter people from flying. Mar 20, 2007
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Americans, Ukrainians Question Global Warming
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Few people in the United States and Ukraine believe climate change is particularly menacing, according to a poll by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and WorldPublicOpinion.org. 46 per cent of Americans and 33 per cent of Ukrainians think global warming is a critical threat. Mar 20, 2007
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U.S. Fears Hurricanes Due to Global Warming
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe climate change could bring about devastating weather events, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 69 per cent of respondents are worried that hurricanes will become more powerful as a result of global warming. Mar 14, 2007
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ALP Surges in Australia’s Election Year
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The opposition Australian Labor Party (ALP) maintains a considerable advantage in the country's federal political scene, according to a poll by Roy Morgan International. 51.5 per cent of respondents would vote for the ALP in this year's legislative ballot, while 33 per cent would support the governing Coalition of Liberals and Nationals. Mar 13, 2007