Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Global Warming

Global Warming Real for 82% of Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More adults in the United States think climate change is a fact, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 82 per cent of respondents believe global warming exists. Feb 12, 2007
President Bush Falls to 32% in United States
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public backing for George W. Bush dropped again in the United States, according to two recent public opinion polls. 32 per cent of respondents to a Gallup survey released by USA Today approve of the president's performance, down two points since mid-January. Feb 11, 2007
Finns Trust Vanhanen on Economic Affairs
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Finland prefer their current prime minister on financial matters, according to a poll by Research International Finland. 36 per cent of respondents think Matti Vanhanen has the best grasp of economic affairs. Feb 10, 2007
Little Change in American Views on UN
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The perceptions of adults in the United States about the United Nations (UN) did not change dramatically over the past 12 months, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 66 per cent of respondents think the UN is doing a poor job in trying to solve the problems it has had to face, up two points in a year. Feb 10, 2007
French Would Fight Climate Change Individually
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A vast majority of French people is willing to make personal sacrifices in order to curb global warming, according to a poll by TNS-Sofres released by Pèlerin. 93 per cent of respondents say they would recycle their garbage, and 86 per cent would consume less electricity than today to fight climate change. Feb 9, 2007
Rudd Keeps Labor Ahead in Australia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public backing for the opposition Australian Labor Party (ALP) increased this month, according to a Newspoll published in The Australian. 47 per cent of respondents would vote for the ALP in the next legislative election, while 38 per cent would support the governing Coalition of Liberals and Nationals. Feb 7, 2007
Canadians Question Government on Environment
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most Canadians mistrust their federal administration's commitment to environmental issues, according to a poll by Decima Research released by Canadian Press. 64 per cent of respondents think the government has lately made environment announcements driven only by public opinion, and not genuine commitment. Feb 2, 2007
Sarkozy Leads Royal, Le Pen Fourth in France
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Nicolas Sarkozy is holding on to a slight lead in the French presidential race, according to a poll by Louis-Harris released by RMC. 31 per cent of respondents would support the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) candidate in the election. Feb 1, 2007
Canadians More Aware of Global Warming
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada have become more worried about climate change, according to a poll by TNS Canadian Facts. 38 per cent of respondents are much more concerned about global warming than they were a year ago, while 30 per cent are a little more concerned. Jan 30, 2007
Austrians Assess Effects of Climate Change
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Austria believe global warming is not particularly troublesome at this stage, according to a poll by OGM. 53 per cent of respondents say their fears about climate change are within limits, while 45 per cent are very concerned. Jan 29, 2007
Canadians Pick Kyoto Over New Environmental Plan
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada believe an international accord should be the cornerstone of their federal government's environmental policies, according to a poll by The Strategic Counsel released by CTV and the Globe and Mail. 63 per cent of respondents think Canada should continue to try to keep its Kyoto Protocol commitments, while 30 per cent opt for a "made-in-Canada" pla Jan 28, 2007
ALP Remains Ahead in Australian Politics
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The opposition Australian Labor Party (ALP) remains in first place, according to a Newspoll published in The Australian. 44 per cent of respondents would support the ALP in the next legislative election, while 39 per cent would vote for the governing Coalition of Liberals and Nationals. Jan 28, 2007
More Americans Mindful of Global Warming
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More adults in the United States are expressing concern about climate change, according to a poll by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. 77 per cent of respondents describe global warming as a very or somewhat serious problem, up two points since June. Jan 28, 2007
Rudd Gains, Howard Stagnant in Australia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - John Howard holds a steady level of public backing in Australia, according to a Newspoll published in The Australian. 46 per cent of respondents are satisfied with their prime minister's performance, unchanged since late November. Jan 27, 2007
Bush Administration Fails in Most Countries
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in 25 countries are dissatisfied with the way the current United States government has dealt with six issues, according to a poll by the Program on International Policy Attitudes released by the BBC. 73 per cent of respondents disapprove of the Bush administration's handling of the war in Iraq, and 67 per cent decry the treatment of Guantanamo detainees. Jan 27, 2007
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