Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Oil and Gas

Americans View Oil Industry Negatively
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States hold unfavourable views on one of their country's business sectors, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 62 per cent of respondents have a negative opinion of the oil and gas industry, up 19 points in two years. Aug 22, 2005
Americans Upset and Worried About Gas Prices
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States expect to be directly impacted by the current fuel crisis, according to a poll by Ipsos released by the Associated Press and AOL News. 64 per cent of respondents expect increases in the price of gasoline to cause financial hardship. Aug 15, 2005
Iraq, Economy Remain Top Issues for Americans
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Two topics continue to dominate public opinion in the United States, according to a poll by CBS News. 19 per cent of respondents say the war in Iraq is the most important problem facing their country, while 14 per cent mention the economy and jobs. Aug 8, 2005
Iraq and Economy Remain Key Worries in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Two topics continue to dominate public opinion in the United States, according to a poll by the New York Times and CBS News. 19 per cent of respondents say the war in Iraq is the most important problem facing their country, while 18 per cent mention the economy and jobs. Jun 19, 2005
Alaska Oil Exploration Divides Views in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Adults in the United States are split over a plan to drill for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, according to a poll by TNS released by the Washington Post and ABC News. 48 per cent of respondents support the idea, while 49 per cent are opposed. Jun 10, 2005
Bolivia’s New President Could Save Country from Civil War
(Angus Reid Global Scan) Gabriela Perdomo - Pressured by the demonstrations of thousands on the streets of La Paz and Sucre, the 19-month-old government of Bolivia's interim president Carlos Mesa came to an end on Jun. Jun 10, 2005
Severe Drop for President Mesa in Bolivia
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Bolivian adults are dissatisfied with Carlos Mesa, according to a poll by Apoyo, Opinión y Mercado published in La Razón. 44 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, a 22 per cent drop since March. May 31, 2005
Americans Blame OPEC, Oil Companies for Gas Prices
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Americans are divided over who is responsible for rising gas prices, according to a poll by Harris Interactive. 32 per cent of respondents say the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and other oil producing nations are mainly to blame, while 31 per cent think oil companies are liable. May 30, 2005
Economy and Iraq Are Main Worries in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Adults in the United States are concerned about financial matters and the military operation in Iraq, according to a poll by CBS News. 19 per cent of respondents say economy and jobs are the most important problems facing the country, while 19 per cent mention the war in Iraq. May 26, 2005
Terrorism is the Main Concern for Russians
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Russia are worried about security, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Centre. 36 per cent of respondents say they fear terrorist attacks to strategically important targets. May 21, 2005
Numbers for Bush Continue to Fall in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Public support for George W. Bush remains low in the United States, according to a poll by Princeton Survey Research Associates for the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. 43 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, a two per cent drop since March. May 17, 2005
European Citizens Review Environmental Worries
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Adults in the European Union (EU) are concerned about specific ecological threats, according to the Eurobarometer conducted by TNS Opinion & Social. 47 per cent of respondents in the EU's 25 member nations say water pollution is the main environmental issue they care about. May 3, 2005
Bush Approval Has Lost Five Points In 2005
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Public backing for George W. Bush has fallen in the United States since the start of the year, according to a poll by TNS released by the Washington Post and ABC News. 47 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, a five per cent drop since January. Apr 29, 2005
Americans Would Discuss Iraq With Bush
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States have one topic to discuss with their current head of state, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 28 per cent of respondents say if they could talk with U.S. president George W. Bush for 15 minutes, they would give him advice on the war in Iraq. Apr 29, 2005
Chinese President Jintao Wrong, Say Japanese
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - A recent comment by the president of the People's Republic of China has been controversial in Japan, according to a poll by Asahi Shimbun. 71 per cent of respondents disagree with Hu Jintao's assertion that Japan's view on its history has hurt the feelings of Chinese people. Apr 28, 2005
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