(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Many adults in the United States believe political violence is more menacing than climate change, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 52 per cent of respondents think global terrorism poses a more serious threat to the world than global warming.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – New Zealand’s National party is preferred by a majority of voters, according to a poll by Roy Morgan International. 50.5 per cent of respondents would vote for the main opposition party in the next legislative election, up 1.5 points since May.
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(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Most people in Italy believe the Kyoto Protocol will have some impact in reducing the pace of world pollution, according to a poll by Lorien Consulting srl. 62.5 per cent of respondents think the international agreement will be very or somewhat effective in dealing with climate change.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Almost two-in-five Democratic Party supporters in the United States would like to have Hillary Rodham Clinton as their presidential candidate, according to a poll by Hart/Newhouse released by the Wall Street Journal and NBC News. 39 per cent of respondents would back the New York senator in a 2008 primary.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Democrat Barack Obama trails a prospective Republican presidential nominee in the United States, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 51 per cent of respondents would vote for former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani in 2008, while 39 per cent would support the Illinois senator.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Many adults in Canada disagree with one of their federal administration’s ideas to fight global warming, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 60 per cent of respondents reject the government’s proposal of intensity-based targets.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – A vast majority of people in Japan are worried about climate change, according to a poll by Yomiuri. 71 per cent of respondents say they are concerned about global warming.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – The appointed government of Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe has lost public support over the past month, according to a poll by Asahi. Only 30 per cent of respondents approve of Abe’s cabinet, down six points since May.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – The Australian Labor Party (ALP) is holding on to the lead in the country’s federal political scene, according to a poll by Galaxy published in The Herald Sun. 44 per cent of respondents would vote for the ALP in this year’s legislative ballot, while 42 per cent would support the governing Coalition of Liberals and Nationals.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – People in Australia are split on whether John Howard is doing a good job or not, according to a Newspoll published in The Australian. 44 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the way the prime minister is performing, while 47 per cent are dissatisfied.
