U.S. backs climate treaty amid economic concerns
A USA Today and Sankei Shimbun poll finds 58 percent of Americans support a global warming treaty even if it hurts the economy. The 12 day U N summit on the environment opens tomorrow in Rio de Janeiro focusing on species, fresh water, and toxic waste cleanup.
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Bush offers 150 million for forests amid Rio summit push
President Bush unveiled an extra 150 million to help save forests and urged global leaders to double conservation budgets as he prepares for the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Environmentalists criticized the move amid controversy over Pacific Northwest logging and the administration's environmental record.
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Green fever grips Rio at Earth Summit opening
Rio de Janeiro hosts a 12 day Earth Summit as ecologists diplomats and indigenous leaders from around the world converge. The United States faces opposition over vague climate language and plant animal and resource protections drawing sharp commentary from Brazils media and environmental officials.
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