Thursday, October 01, 2009

Kerry takes marquee on climate [hoax] bill - Lisa Lerer - POLITICO.com
Democratic aides, environmentalists and lobbyists say it’s a reflection of the difficulty involved in getting the bill passed. But some Democratic aides also see in the assignment a knock on Boxer, who tried but failed to pass the Lieberman-Warner climate change bill last year.
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“I would remind you that long before Sen. Boxer and Sen. Kerry were involved in this issue, Sen. Joe Lieberman and I brought to the floor the bill and had votes on it. So I will not take a back seat to anyone on the issue of climate change,” Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) told reporters on Wednesday.
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“The climate legislation proposed today by Sens. Boxer and Kerry is a disappointing step in the wrong direction, and I am against it,” said Sen. John Rockefeller (D-W.Va.) “This is by no means the defining word on climate legislation in the Senate.”
U.N.'s Ban says EU role critical to reaching climate [swindle] deal | Green Business | Reuters
"The European Union can play a role as [a wind-powered?] locomotive," Ban told a news conference after meeting Fredrik Reinfeldt, Prime Minister of Sweden which holds the rotating EU Presidency.
Because warm is allegedly bad: Changing climate has Cyprus tourism looking for options
NICOSIA - Sun and sea tourism to the Mediterranean could feel the brunt of climate change and the industry should start diversifying if it is to survive, say scientists.
Currently, people pay serious money to flock TO the warmth: Cyprus Holidays
Welcome to Cyprus, an island of legends that basks year-round in the light of the warm Mediterranean sun.
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Cyprus is one of the most popular holiday destinations for Brits - with year round sun and a classy appeal, as well as plenty to offer for all types of holiday makers, it's no wonder that people flock here year after year.

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