Guest guest Posted November 30, 2005 Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 U.S. gums up works at Montreal climate talks Representatives of the world's governments are currently gathered in Montreal for a historic summit on the most pressing problem facing civilization: global warming. And the U.S.? " The United States is opposed to any such discussions, " says Harlan Watson, who bears the somewhat misleading title of " chief U.S. climate negotiator. " Watson is quite open about the fact that he's in Montreal to prevent negotiation. Instead, he argues that " there's more than one way to approach climate change, " though the only alternative he's mentioned is ... can't you just guess? ... more research and technology. Other summit participants are putting on a brave face, hoping to, as the head of the British delegation puts it, " start a dialogue, " but behind the scenes it's widely acknowledged that no real progress is possible without the participation of the U.S., and the U.S. isn't going to participate under the Bush administration. Until 2009, meaningful global efforts to fight climate change would seem to be at a stalemate. straight to the source: BBC News, 30 Nov 2005 Don't need no politician Tell me things I ought to be Neither no optician Tell me what I ought to see No one tells you nothing Even when you know they know They tell you what you should be They don't like to see you grow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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