U.S. Reaffirms Emissions Cap Opposition (Nairobi Climate Conference)

[jpak]

http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/tech/2006/nov/07/110703242.html

As delegates from more than 100 nations gathered for talks on the world's changing climate, many looked for signs the United States might ease its stand against mandatory reductions on global-warming emissions.

On the first day of the conference, they got their answer - it won't happen any time soon.

"I certainly got no indication (from the Bush administration) that there's any change in our position, nor is there likely to be during this presidency," U.S. negotiator Harlan Watson said.

The two-day conference opened Monday on the eve of a U.S. election that could hand congressional power to Democrats who favor the caps. But any new bills would still face a veto by President Bush, who says the requirements would hamstring U.S. economic growth.

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[hatrack]

1. Shocked, shocked!!

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