Global warming update 

In response to increasing criticism of the U.S. record on global warming, both internationally and by environmental advocates in the states, President Bush urged major polluting nations to agree to non-binding targets for reducing global warming pollution by the end of next year.

Instead of the mandatory emission reductions scientists and advocates say are necessary, President Bush called for “aspirational goals.” Under the Bush plan, countries would work independently for the next 10 to 20 years to develop strategies to “improve energy security, reduce air pollution, and also reduce greenhouse gases.”
 
In response, our chief advocate on the issue, Ben Dunham, told the media, “Asking industries nicely to reduce their emissions isn’t going to work; we need real action.”