7.07.2005
US and UK Set Out Climate Agenda (news.BBC.co.uk)
Thursday, 7 July, 2005, 10:33 GMT 11:33 UK
The US and UK leaders have called for a new consensus on how to tackle climate change as the G8 summit gets down to its first full day of business.
They said it was time to replace a focus on Kyoto-style curbs on greenhouse gas emissions with research into clean technology.
President Bush said fast-developing nations must take a role, and welcomed India and China's attendance at the G8.
Along with climate issues, G8 leaders are due to discuss global trade.
Mr Blair is "closely monitoring" events in London where explosions have closed the underground rail network and police are reporting casualties, Downing Street said.
He is continuing to chair the G8 summit.
(More ... BBC NEWS | Business | US and UK set out climate agenda) ¶ 23:00
The US and UK leaders have called for a new consensus on how to tackle climate change as the G8 summit gets down to its first full day of business.
They said it was time to replace a focus on Kyoto-style curbs on greenhouse gas emissions with research into clean technology.
President Bush said fast-developing nations must take a role, and welcomed India and China's attendance at the G8.
Along with climate issues, G8 leaders are due to discuss global trade.
Mr Blair is "closely monitoring" events in London where explosions have closed the underground rail network and police are reporting casualties, Downing Street said.
He is continuing to chair the G8 summit.
(More ... BBC NEWS | Business | US and UK set out climate agenda) ¶ 23:00
