Global Climate Change Treaty Delayed

But speaking from Barcelona, Hugh Cole of the charity group Oxfam, says European leaders need to focus on their own lack of political will.

"As far as we're concerned they're basically hiding behind the United State's lack of ambition," he said.

"Polluters" feel the heat in rising legal tide

...It is another sign of a shifting paradigm that will slowly turn hitherto respected energy businesses into corporate pariahs and expose their directors, executives, consultants and lobbyists to increasing scrutiny, finger-pointing and litigation over climate change and its consequences.

Climate talks 'waste of time' - World - Javno

Austrian Environment Minister Nikolaus Berlakovich Friday blasted UN climate talks in Barcelona as "a waste of time", as hopes faded of sealing a new global warming treaty by the end of the year.

- That was a waste of time. Nothing was achieved whatsoever - Berlakovich said of the Barcelona meeting in an interview with the Austria Press Agency.

Enviro Groups Face Some Tough Decisions on Path to Climate Bill - NYTimes.com

"There's a desperation to pass any bill, no matter how flawed," Suckling said.