Poll: 90% of World Wants Action on Global Warming

Nine in 10 people say it is necessary to address global warming and two in three say major steps need to be taken very soon, according to a new BBC World Service poll of 22,000 people in 21 countries. The results represent a groundswell of support, as the United Nations continues discussions on a post-Kyoto Protocol scheme to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

A final agreement is expected in Bali in December. Meanwhile, President Bush is also meeting with the leaders of the top polluting nations this week, in an effort to set up a second scheme of "aspirational goals" that would not be as strict as those being considered by the U.N. The Clinton Global Initiative is also meeting this week, with a major emphasis on global warming, and its support of private-sector initiatives are being highlighted. Clearly, world leaders have the support of the broad support of the world community for action.

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