Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Oil and Gas

Global Warming Serious for 70% of Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States express concerns over climate change, according to a poll by CBS News. 70 per cent of respondents think global warming is an environmental problem that is causing a serious impact now. Jan 25, 2007
A year of Evo in Bolivia
Gabriela Perdomo - It has been 12 months since Evo Morales, the first indigenous person to ever be elected to the presidency of a country in the Americas, took his oath in Bolivia. Jan 16, 2007
Americans Certain of Fuel Price Increase
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States predict that fuel costs will escalate in 2007, according to a poll by Ipsos-Public Affairs released by the Associated Press. 93 per cent of respondents believe gas prices will go up this year. Jan 5, 2007
Supreme Court Gets Decent Marks in U.S.
(ARGM) - A plurality of adults in the United States maintains a positive assessment of the country's foremost court, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 45 per cent of respondents have a favourable opinion of the Supreme Court. Dec 17, 2006
World Shifts to Pessimism on Corruption
Mario Canseco - The Angus Reid World Poll conducted for Maclean's found that citizens in 18 countries are expressing enormous concerns about the prevalence of corruption. Nov 14, 2006
Progressive Conservatives Dominate in Alberta
- The Progressive Conservative party is still the favourite political organization in Alberta, according to a poll by Environics Research Group. 57 per cent of respondents in the Canadian province would vote for the Tories in the next legislative ballot, down five points since June. Nov 11, 2006
Morales Rebounds After Oil Deals in Bolivia
- More Bolivians are voicing support for Evo Morales, according to a poll by Equipos MORI. 63 per cent of respondents approve of their president's performance, up 10 points since September. Nov 8, 2006
Views on Environment Shifting in U.S.
- More adults in the United States are defending the need for environmental guidelines, according to a poll by the New York Times and CBS News. 63 per cent of respondents believe continuing improvements to the environment must be made regardless of cost, up six points since November 2002. Nov 7, 2006
Bolivians Show Disappointment with Morales
- Fewer Bolivians are satisfied with Evo Morales, according to a poll by Apoyo, Opinión y Mercado. 50 per cent of respondents approve of their president's performance, down 11 points since August. Oct 30, 2006
Canadians Lukewarm on Tory Environment Plan
- Many adults in Canada are sceptical about their federal government's proposals to help with the environment, according to a poll by Ekos Research Associates published in the Toronto Star. 57 per cent of respondents express moderate confidence in the administration led by Stephen Harper on the issue, while 32 per cent have low confidence. Oct 19, 2006
Americans Urge for Action on Oil Imports
- Many American adults are worried about their country's reliance on foreign energy sources, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 73 per cent of respondents believe it is very important for the United States to become less dependent on oil imports. Oct 7, 2006
The United Nations of Kofi Annan
Gabriela Perdomo - History will probably be the best judge of whether Kofi Annan indeed made the United Nations (UN) a better organization than it was before he accepted its leadership in December 1996. Oct 2, 2006
Lula on the road to second term in Brazil
Mario Canseco - For a brief period, the re-election of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was far from a sure thing. Aug 30, 2006
High Gas Prices Affect Many Americans
- Many adults in the United States are concerned about the effect of rising fuel costs, according to a poll by International Communications Research released by ABC News. 59 per cent of respondents say recent price increases in gasoline have caused financial hardship in their households. Aug 12, 2006
Six-in-Ten Americans Back Nuclear Power
- Many adults in the United States believe more nuclear reactors would be beneficial for their country, according to a poll by Bloomberg and the Los Angeles Times. 61 per cent of respondents support the increased use of nuclear power as a source of energy in order to prevent global warming. Aug 12, 2006
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