April 12, 2006

Abstract: (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Adults in nine nations around the world are worried about ecology, according to the GMI World Poll. 91 per cent of respondents in Australia, Brazil, Britain, Canada, China, France, Germany, Russia and the United States are very or somewhat concerned about the future of the environment in general.

(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Adults in nine nations around the world are worried about ecology, according to the GMI World Poll. 91 per cent of respondents in Australia, Brazil, Britain, Canada, China, France, Germany, Russia and the United States are very or somewhat concerned about the future of the environment in general.

The term global warming refers to an increase of the Earth's average temperature. Some theories say that climate change might be the result of human-generated carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.

In July 2005 at the G-8 summit in Perthshire, Scotland, the leaders of Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia and the United States promised to implement a "new dialogue" on climate change, deeming the issue a "serious long-term challenge" for the planet. 86 per cent of respondents believe there is a connection between the protection of the environment and the quality of their lives.

Polling Data

How concerned are you about the future of the environment in general?

Very concerned	38%
Fairly concerned	53%
Not very concerned	8%
Not at all concerned	1%

Please tell us whether you agree with the following statement: "There is a connection between the protection of the environment and my quality of life."

Strongly agree	53%
Slightly agree	33%
Neither agree nor disagree	11%
Slightly disagree	2%
Strongly disagree	1%

Source: Global Market Insite (GMI) World Poll
Methodology: Interviews to 9,000 respondents in the United States, Australia, Canada, Britain, Germany, Brazil, France, China and Russia, conducted in August 2004 through an online panel. No margin of error was provided.