Australia PM warns polluters' days over

Australia: Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard came out fighting over her contentious pollution tax Saturday, warning the "freedom to pollute our skies" was over, ending 20 years of denial and delay.
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"Most people will find that when all is said and done, they are not a cent behind, and many will come out ahead," said Gillard.

Czech president refuses to sign bio fuels bill | Czech Position

Czech President Václav Klaus, a well-known denier of manmade climate change and a Eurosceptic, has hit out at what he regards as excessive and damaging environmental legislation by sending back a bill on bio fuels to the lower chamber of the Czech parliament without his signature.

Sky News: Gillard knows many are worried

Ms Gillard told delegates the science on climate change was clear.

'And friends you know we must lead because the science says we must and friends we've know that for an awfully long time,' she said.
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She accused the coalition of a 'cynical campaign of fear' against the tax.