Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Oil and Gas

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
Americans Affected By High Gas Prices
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States are worried about rising fuel costs, according to a poll by TNS released by the Washington Post and ABC News. 64 per cent of respondents say recent price increases in gasoline are a financial hardship. Apr 27, 2005
Bush Approval Falls In The United States
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Support for George W. Bush remains uneven, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 48 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, a two per cent drop in two weeks. Apr 26, 2005
Gas Hikes Blamed On Oil Companies In U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Adults in the United States are divided over who is responsible for rising fuel prices, according to a poll by Ipsos-Public Affairs released by the Associated Press. 29 per cent of respondents believe oil companies that want to make too much profit are to blame, while 24 per cent say foreign countries that dominate oil reserves are liable. Apr 23, 2005
Iraq, Economy On Top Of American Minds
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Adults in the United States are worried about the military operation in Iraq and financial matters, according to a poll by CBS News. 16 per cent of respondents say the war in Iraq is the most important problem facing the country, while 15 per cent mention the economy and jobs. Apr 23, 2005
Ecuadorian Congress Votes To Dismiss President
(Angus Reid Global Scan) Mario Canseco - After weeks of political pressure that saw widespread public demonstrations and even a state of emergency, Ecuador's Lucio Gutiérrez was ousted by the National Congress yesterday. Apr 21, 2005
Japanese Worried About Koizumi’s Diplomacy
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Japan believe their prime minister should try to foster relations with two neighbouring nations, according to a poll by Mainichi. 76 per cent of respondents say Junichiro Koizumi is not doing enough to improve diplomacy with China and South Korea. Apr 21, 2005
Koizumi Cabinet Keeps Steady Rating In Japan
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Support for the administration headed by Junichiro Koizumi remains somewhat stable in Japan, according to a poll by Yomiuri. 48 per cent of respondents approve of the cabinet's performance. Apr 17, 2005
Japanese Text Book Offends Many In China
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Chinese adults are upset over the publication of a new text to be used for formal study in Japanese schools, according to a poll by the Social Survey Institute of China. 96 per cent of respondents believe the action severely hurt the Chinese people's feelings and constituted an insult. Apr 14, 2005
Gas Prices Cause Hardship For Americans
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States are concerned about rising fuel costs, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 58 per cent of respondents say recent price increases have caused financial hardship. Apr 7, 2005
Russians Want Government To Set Fuel Prices
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Russia believe the federal administration should be in charge of establishing gasoline prices, according to a poll by Russian Public Opinion & Market Research. 87 per cent of respondents agree with the idea. Mar 28, 2005
Americans Assess Oil Drilling In Alaska
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States reject a proposal to drill for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, according to a poll by Princeton Survey Research Associates for the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. 46 per cent of respondents are opposed to the idea. Mar 26, 2005
No Drilling In Arctic Reserve, Say Americans
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States reject a proposal to drill for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, according to a poll by Bellwether Research and Lake, Snell, Perry and Associates for the Alaska Coalition. 53 per cent of respondents are opposed to the idea. Feb 10, 2005
Russians Wary Of Aid To Chechnya
(CPOD) Sept. 8, 2004 - Many Russians are worried about providing assistance to Chechnya, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 45 per cent of respondents believe all financial aid for the breakaway republic should be suspended until order is restored. Sep 8, 2004
Bolivians Support Referendum Measures
(CPOD) Jul. 13, 2004 - Two key proposals in the five-question referendum on natural gas have the support of a majority of voters in Bolivia, according to a poll by Apoyo, Opinión y Mercado released by La Razón, ATB and El Nuevo Día. 57 per cent of respondents agree with the policy of president Carlos Mesa to rely on natural gas as a strategic resource to achieve a practical and sovereign access to Jul 13, 2004
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