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Bush pushes for clean technology Bush seeks flexible CO2 targets
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US President George W Bush has said clean technology is the key to solving the world's growing appetite for energy while cutting greenhouse emissions. US President George W Bush has said every country must set its own targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
He was speaking at a meeting of the top 16 polluting nations in Washington. Correspondents say Mr Bush's comments, at a meeting of the top 16 polluting nations, suggest the US may not agree to any internationally-binding cuts.
But critics voiced concern that the US was trying to rally support for voluntary rather than binding CO2 cuts. He also said combatting climate change should not hinder economic growth.
They said this would dilute attempts to reach a global agreement through the UN, ahead of the expiry of the Kyoto Protocol in 2012. Critics say the US position could dilute attempts to reach a global agreement through the UN, ahead of the expiry of the Kyoto Protocol in 2012.
Mr Bush, who shortly after taking office in 2001 said he would not submit the Kyoto Protocol to Congress for ratification, has opposed mandatory cuts.
He has instead championed voluntary approaches - echoed by China and India.