US To Compromise On Global Warming

At the summit on global warming, the US finally appears willing to limit its use of forest projects to meet its quota for reducing heat-trapping greenhouse gases.

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November 21, 2000, 6:00 AM PST

By Laura Kraft

"In a shift that is likely to brighten prospects for a global warming treaty, American negotiators at talks here have said the United States would be willing to limit its use of forest projects to reach its target for reducing heat-trapping greenhouse gases. The new stance, signaled in the face of mounting criticism from Europe and private environmental groups, came halfway through a contentious two-week session this weekend aimed at writing the fine print for the treaty, called the Kyoto Protocol."

Thanks to Laura Krafft

FULL STORY: U.S. Ready to Make Compromise at Talks on Global Warming Treaty

Monday, November 20, 2000 in The San Francisco Chronicle

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