- Many adults in Britain believe climate change is a reality, according to a poll by YouGov published in the Daily Telegraph. 85 per cent of respondents believe global warming is taking place at the moment. In addition, 38 per cent of respondents believe the issue calls for immediate steps, while 49 per cent think more work should be done to understand it.
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- Many adults in Britain are in favour of discouraging activities that damage the environment, according to a poll by Populus published in The Times. 71 per cent of respondents support the introduction of green levies on fuel and airline tickets, if other taxes are cut.
- Many adults in 20 countries are concerned about the effect of the United States in the world, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies for Maclean’s. 33 per cent of respondents believe the U.S. is the greatest threat to global stability among seven nations.
The 2006 Angus Reid World Poll
Gabriela Perdomo – People in 13 countries believe the United States is the greatest threat to global stability, and residents of eight countries consider American foreign policy as the most menacing issue to the world, the Angus Reid World Poll conducted for Maclean’s found. Overall, most people in the 20 countries surveyed chose the U.S. as the greatest threat from a list that included Iran, Chin
- 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.
- Australian adults believe one global concern should be a pressing priority for every government, according to a poll by Roy Morgan International. 22 per cent of respondents think protecting the environment should be the most important goal for the leaders of the world.
- Public support for John Howard increased slightly in Australia, according to a Newspoll published in The Australian. 48 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the performance of their prime minister, up one point since mid-October.
- Canadian adults remain concerned about their medical services, according to a poll by Innovative Research Group for the Canadian Defence & Foreign Affairs Institute. 24 per cent of respondents think health care is the most important issue facing Canada today.
- The Conservative party continues to dominate Britain’s political scene, according to a poll by ICM Research published in The Guardian. 39 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories in the next general election.
- The opposition National party and the governing Labour party are even in New Zealand, according to a poll by Roy Morgan International. 40 per cent of respondents would support National, while 40 per cent would vote for Labour.
