Kerry aims for compromise US climate bill ahead of Copenhagen

James S Murray
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Senator reckons draft US climate bill commanding bi-partisan support could be ready before UN summit

US Senator John Kerry said yesterday that he is aiming to release a new draft climate change bill before the Copenhagen Summit next month, in a move that could increase the chances of a global deal being...

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