After the G8

There's no shortage on my newsfeeds of downbeat assessments of progress via the G8. Here's a different tone of voice from Avaaz. "President Bush only conceded global warming might be real in January. But this week his government felt compelled to shift, even if it's trying wrecking tactics too.
That sabotage can't succeed if we the people stand up for the right path, all around the globe. Bush is increasingly isolated even in his own country - the American public and the US Congress are coming behind bold action on climate change.
And he's isolated in the world - he can't rely on other big polluters like China and Brazil, now moving faster than expected toward the climate savers' camp. The 'plus 5' big developing countries said they wanted a stronger statement from the G8. A big international poll just showed 65% of Chinese people and 62% of Indians support requiring their governments to act as well."
And of course, Bush is due to meet Chinese and Indian leaders shortly on climate change issues ...
Avaaz.org - The World in Action: