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Article: Eight out of ten Britons back Kyoto treaty
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- The Scotsman
- Article date:
- June 12, 2001
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EIGHT out of ten Britons favour adopting the tough environmental
measures to combat greenhouse gases agreed in the Kyoto treaty,
according to a survey published yesterday.
The poll, showing overwhelming support for the international
pact, came as George W Bush reaffirmed his decision to pull the
United States out of negotiations to finalise the treaty, on the eve
of a visit to Europe.
President Bush, who has been widely criticised by European
leaders for his stance, called for research into technological
solutions to slow greenhouse emissions - without hurting the
economy.
His comments were seen as an attempt to ease tension with Tony
Blair and other EU leaders before a meeting on ...