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World's Top-Emitters No More Aware of Climate Change in 2010
Sizable numbers at least partly blame humans
August 26, 2011
Ahead of more rounds of climate change talks, Gallup finds residents in the top five greenhouse gas-emitting countries are no more knowledgeable about global warming than they were a few years ago. Americans who are aware of climate change are the least likely to blame it on humans.
Indians Give Environment Slight Edge Over Economy
About half satisfied with efforts to preserve the environment
June 3, 2011
Gallup surveys show residents in one of the world's fastest growing economies, India, narrowly prioritize environmental protection (45%) over economic growth (35%).
Protests Reflect Frustration With Corruption in India
In 2010, almost half of Indians said corruption had increased in recent years
May 16, 2011
Recent anti-corruption protests in India likely reflect many Indians' belief that the country's corruption problem is getting worse. Almost half of Indians (47%) surveyed in 2010 said the country's level of corruption was higher than it was five years earlier; 14% said it was lower.
Pakistani Anger Increasing, Highest in Region
Those with good jobs less likely to be angry
April 8, 2011
Amid increasing economic and political instability, Pakistanis were angrier last year than they have been in the past several years. Forty-three percent of Pakistanis polled in May 2010 said they experienced anger a lot the previous day, up from 31% in 2007.
Afghans Rate Their Lives a Little Better Each Year
Percentage "thriving" has doubled since 2008
February 18, 2011
The percentage of Afghans who are "thriving" remains low but is rising every year. It increased to 12% in 2010 from 5% in 2008.
India's Leadership Unknown to Much of World
Even in Asia, median of 44% have no opinion
November 30, 2010
India has emerged as a world leader, but Gallup surveys show its leadership remains unknown in much of the world, including parts of Asia.
Indians' Economic Optimism Rebounds in 2010
Perceptions about the job market lag, getting worse in less developed areas
November 19, 2010
Nearly half of Indians (45%) think their local economic conditions are improving, up from 37% in 2009. However, perceptions of job availability remain stagnant, particularly in India's less developed regions.
Developed Nations Attract Young vs. Educated Migrants
Developed Asia would see significant brain drain
November 9, 2010
If all adults worldwide who would like to migrate actually moved where they want to, Gallup's Potential Net Youth Migration and Potential Net Brain Gain indexes show highly developed countries would see an influx of young people rather than educated people. Only developed Asia would see significant brain drain.
U.S. Leadership More Popular in Asia Than China's, India's
Many Asians don't have an opinion about leaders in each country
November 5, 2010
President Barack Obama begins his long-awaited trip to Asia this week, including stops in Indonesia, India, Japan, and South Korea. U.S. leadership garners more approval than the leadership of China and India in 11 of 20 Asian countries Gallup surveyed over the course of the past year.
Optimism About Financial Wellbeing Rebounds in Asia
In 10 countries, optimism at or above pre-economic crisis levels
October 6, 2010
Reflecting Asia's resilience after the global economic crisis, Gallup surveys in 2010 show people's optimism about their financial wellbeing is rebounding across the region.
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