Please enjoy today’s energy debate watch, a collection of news stories and perspectives about energy, environment and climate related issues. These articles are provided to keep Terra Rossa readers informed about the current public energy debate but are not intended to express the views of the blog. Let us know your thoughts on these articles or tell us about other current items of interest in the comment thread below.
US to oppose greenhouse gas cuts at G8: official
Washington Post 06.06.07
HEILIGENDAMM, Germany (Reuters) - The United States will refuse to agree to targets and timetables for cutting greenhouse gases at a summit of the Group of Eight starting on Wednesday, a senior adviser to President George W. Bush said. Read More_____________________________________
In battle for US carbon caps, eyes and efforts focus on China
Washington Post 06.06.07 Supporters of limits on greenhouse gases are betting that the road to U.S. climate-change legislation runs through China. This year, China is expected to surpass the United States as the leading producer of greenhouse gases, and one reason the Bush administration has declined to enact emissions limits is its concern about leaving China unchecked.
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Climate change battle could spell new disasters
Washington Post 06.06.07
LONDON (Reuters) - Rich countries meeting in Germany this week will agree that they need to confront climate change, but unpleasant tradeoffs are already emerging. Read More
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