Issue: Global WarmingRSS

climate_change
(12/17/09) -

Climate Change a Threat for Most Canadians

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Two-in-five adults in Canada believe global warming will significantly impact their life and the life of future generations, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 40 per cent of respondents feel this way about the effect of climate change.

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(12/16/09) -

Fewer in U.S. Believe in Man-Made Climate Change

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – The proportion of Americans who believe global warming is a fact and is mostly caused by emissions from vehicles and industrial facilities has dropped considerably this year, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 44 per cent of respondents side with this argument, down seven points since July.

(12/14/09) -

Belief in Man-Made Global Warming Shows Clear Downward Trend in U.S.

Less than half of Americans believe climate change is caused by emissions from vehicles and industrial facilities.

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(12/04/09) -

Few Americans Expect Real Deal at Copenhagen

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Few Americans believe the upcoming Climate Change Summit in Denmark will lead to a legally binding agreement to tackle global warming, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. While 44 per cent of respondents would like to see a deal that sets specific targets for all signatories, only 11 per cent think this will happen.

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(12/03/09) -

Britons Doubtful About Copenhagen Success

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – People in Britain do not expect this month’s Climate Change Summit in Denmark to result in a comprehensive agreement to deal with global warming, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. While 58 per cent of respondents would prefer to see a legally binding agreement that sets specific targets for all signatories, only nine per cent foresee this actually happening.

(12/02/09) -

Britons Expect Political Compromise or No Agreement at Climate Summit

Most people want countries to commit to reducing greenhouse gases, but think delegates will not reach a deal.

(12/01/09) -

Americans Want to See Legally-Binding Treaty After Copenhagen

Most people think the U.S. government should ratify any agreement coming out of the Climate Summit.

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(11/27/09) -

Canadians Have Low Expectations on Copenhagen

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Few Canadians believe that the upcoming Climate Change Summit in Denmark will lead to a comprehensive global accord, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. While 58 per cent of respondents would like to see a legally binding agreement that sets specific targets for all signatories, only five per cent believe this will actually happen.

climate_change
(11/22/09) -

Australians Convinced of Man-Made Climate Change

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – The majority of Australians think climate change is a reality and a consequence of human activity, according to a poll by Essential Research. 53 per cent of respondents share this opinion, while 34 per cent say the phenomenon is a normal fluctuation in the earth’s climate.

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(08/11/09) -

Australians Urge Liberals to Back Cap-and-Trade

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Most people in Australia think the opposition Liberal party should support a government plan to introduce a cap-and-trade system in order to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, according to a poll by Essential Research. 51 per cent of respondents want the Liberals to support the scheme which aims at curbing climate change.