"Extraordinary attempt by the Bush administration to kill off the fight against climate change"

Bush's negotiators attempting to derail next round of climate change action:

"If they get this text through, then it will give a free pass to any nation that wants to keep polluting."

The proposed US text uses phrases such as "as appropriate", "depending" and "may" in reference to emissions cuts, which would effectively make any agreement reached voluntary. Last night it was understood that the US move was being supported by Canada, but fiercely opposed by the EU and Britain.

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