Climate measure nears approval
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Russia&#39;s lower house of parliament ratified the long-stalled Kyoto climate change treaty on Friday, clearing the last major hurdle for the global pact to take force seven years after it was drafted.
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The Russian government has approved the Kyoto Protocol on climate change, which sets formal targets for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and sent it to the country&#39;s parliament for ratification.
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SACRAMENTO, California  - California made a bold   move to curb global warming by passing on Thursday the United   States' first bill to cap man-made greenhouse gas emissions   which state leaders hope will be emulated across the country.
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California made a bold move to curb   global warming by passing on Thursday the first bill in the   United States to cap man-made greenhouse gas emissions, an   action state leaders hope will be copied across the country.
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I praise our governor for his foresight in taking action against climate change. Regional solidarity regarding this issue is a step in the right direction.
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Intensive diplomatic efforts to agree the elements of a framework by the end of the year for a new global climate change treaty are starting to make headway, according to a European official close to the ...Comment
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Environmental groups say the vote on three key amendments will determine whether they can support the Democratic-backed measure
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The Russian government approved the  Kyoto Protocol Thursday, giving decisive support to the  long-delayed climate change treaty that should allow it to come  into force worldwide.
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Lawmakers approved the measure by a bipartisan 344-51 margin on what might be the last day of their postelection session. Though not in doubt, passage was taking longer in the Senate.
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A bipartisan commission that includes energy industry executives, environmentalists and academics will issue a report Wednesday that calls on the nation to adopt mandatory limits on greenhouse gas emissions linked to global warming, set stricter fuel economy standards and promote nuclear power, renewable energy and oil exploration.
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By MATTHEW DALY  WASHINGTON - The House on Wednesday approved a bill to hike spending for the environment, national parks and global warming research.
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An inquiry into the impact of climate change is to get under way at the Scottish Parliament.
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The California Air Resources Board on Thursday reviewed a proposal to cut greenhouse gas emissions from cars and prepared to vote on the plan on Friday.
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MOSCOW - Russia&#39;s cabinet approved ratification of the Kyoto Protocol on climate change Thursday, moving the agreement one step closer to worldwide implementation.
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WORKERS were urged today by the TUC to help tackle climate change by taking simple measures such as switching off computers and lights, reducing waste and walking or cycling to the office.  (c) 2006 Liverpool Echo. Provided by ProQuest Information and Learning.
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The Russian government approved the  Kyoto Protocol on Thursday, giving decisive support to the  long-delayed climate change treaty that should allow it to come  into force worldwide.
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Russia&#39;s government has approved the Kyoto Protocol and sent the climate change pact to the State Duma lower house of parliament for endorsement.