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George Bush's state of the union mentioned climate change
Blair optimistic after Bush oil pledge

Tony Blair has expressed his optimism about securing a post-Kyoto deal to cut carbon emissions, after George Bush appeared to soften his stance on climate change. The US president used his state of the union address yesterday to announce plans to cut the use of petrol by 20 per cent in the next decade and… Read more »

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People are increasingly offsetting the pollution from flights
New carbon offsetting guidelines launched

People wanting to offset the carbon emissions produced when they go on holiday will be able to judge suppliers on a new government code of conduct published today. Environment secretary David Miliband said he hoped the new voluntary standard and code of practice would “raise the bar” for the industry. Carbon offsetting is where individuals… Read more »