The global atmosphere is a vital, fragile, and precious resource. Without it there would be no life on earth. Its overall stability is a crucial matter, not only for the sake of human welfare, but also for the sake of all the many natural goods...

Climate change can be seen in the sky, felt in the air, heard, smelt and even tasted.Its effects on the natural world around us are already too numerous to count. Or hide fromwitnesses.

While the world should not expect any change from President Bush in his second term, the complete picture of U.S. climate action includes many significant developments at State level, among businesses and in Congress.

No matter how many catchy programme titles it lists or glossy reports it hands out, the Bush Administration has no intention of reducing US emissions. And therefore, the world’s largest emitter cannot honestly claim to be addressing climate change.

The excitement over Kyoto’s recent entry into force has been tempered by questions of what the recent US election means for efforts to protect the climate. Yes, George W Bush got re-elected.Nothing can be done about that at this point. What is...