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Article: US must join Kyoto club, says Meacher.(News)
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- The Birmingham Post (England)
- Article date:
- May 22, 2002
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Byline: Sarah Probert
Environment Minister Michael Meacher reinforced the Government's commitment to combating climate change yesterday and set out his determination to ensure the US signs the Kyoto agreement.
In a keynote speech to delegates at the et2002, an environmental technology exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham, Mr Meacher said steps were already being taken to curb climate change by increasing recycling targets for local authorities, investing in energy renewables and persuading businesses to become more energy efficient through the introduction ...