The Bush administration, dismissing the recommendations of its top experts, rejected regulating the greenhouse gases blamed for global warming Friday, saying it would cripple the U.S. economy. ...more

July 12, 2008

China, India and other energy-guzzling developing nations rejected key elements of a global warming strategy Wednesday that was embraced Tuesday by President Bush and leaders of wealthy nations. The United Nations' top climate official also dismissed the G-8 goals as insignificant. ...more

July 10, 2008

Even as most of the world struggles with soaring fuel and food prices, two major issues facing President Bush and seven other leaders as they meet here this week, many people in Japan see an opportunity to shine during these tough economic times because of the nation's long-running conservation programs. ...more

July 7, 2008

JAPAN - President Bush said Sunday he does not feel the need to boycott the opening ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics to state his opposition to China's human rights record. Skipping the event would be an "affront" to the Chinese people, he said. ...more

July 6, 2008