Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Global Warming

Americans Concerned Over Climate Change
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States are worried about global warming, according to a poll by Hart/McInturff released by the Wall Street Journal and NBC News. 29 per cent of respondents think climate change is a serious problem that requires immediate action, and 30 per cent feel there is enough evidence that global warming is taking place and some action should be taken. Jun 20, 2006
Most Canadians Expect Gas Prices to Rise
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Canada think fuel costs will be higher this summer, according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid released by the Canadian Centre for Energy Information. 79 per cent of respondents expect gas prices to increase. Jun 11, 2006
Four Nations Examine Environmentalism
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Most Australians express concern over the state of the earth, according to a four-nation poll by Roy Morgan International. 66 per cent of respondents consider themselves environmentalists at heart. New Zealand is second on the list with 64 per cent, followed by Britain with 58 per cent and the United States with 56 per cent. Jun 10, 2006
Canadians Reject Harper on Kyoto Accord
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Canada appear disappointed with one of their federal government's environmental policies, according to a poll by Decima Research released by the Canadian Press. 59 per cent of respondents believe Canada should not withdraw from the Kyoto Accord, while 31 per cent prefer implementing a different plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Jun 7, 2006
Nuclear Energy Splits Views in Britain
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Britons are divided over the issue of building new nuclear power stations in their country, according to a poll by ICM Research published in the Daily Telegraph. 47 per cent of respondents are opposed to the idea, while 40 per cent support it. May 24, 2006
Canadians Support Gas Price Regulation
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Canada believe the federal government should regulate fuel prices directly, according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid released by Sympatico / MSN. 72 per cent of respondents support the measure in order to protect consumers from unfair pricing. May 22, 2006
Five Countries Urge for Action on Environment
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Adults in five nations around the world believe more should be done to protect the earth, according to a poll by Roy Morgan International. At least 84 per cent of respondents in Australia, Britain, New Zealand and Indonesia believe the world's environmental problems could become uncontrollable unless action is taken now. May 11, 2006
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
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