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The author discusses the results of the 2008 Group of Eight (G-8) summit in Kyoto, Japan. He mentions that as nations pledged to cut global greenhouse emissions by half by 2050, U.S. President George W. Bush has made them pay attention to reality by realizing that any meaningful climate program should involve China and India, that progress will depend on technological advancement and changes should justify brakes on economic growth. He believes that the summit endorsed greenhouse reduction aspirations that are ambitious, realistic and achievable as well.

The article reports that the July 2008 Group of Eight (G-8) Summit in Japan has proved to be U.S. President George W. Bush's most successful in terms of progress achieved on climate change, aid to Africa, and G-8 accountability measures. According to Reginald Dale, Center for Strategic and International Studies scholar, Bush has influenced the Europeans to accept some of his basic policies in relation to dealing with climate change. Agreements reached during the Summit are cited.

The article reports on the tumult that surrounded the Group of Eight (G-8) annual summit in Japan. Prospects were doubtful for the initiative on greenhouse-gas limits, amid concerns that strict emissions caps might burden the emerging nations that influence the G-8, and even harm some developed nations that are hurting economically. U.S. President George W. Bush, however, expressed optimism that the summit will be productive.

The authors look at the climate change plan of U.S. President George W. Bush that contributes to the Bali Roadmap adopted by all parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). They emphasize the significance of the participation of developing nations in the Bali Roadmap. They note the environmental measures to be included in a work program for the scheme. An energy legislation that mandates requirements for vehicle fuel efficiency and renewable fuels, among others, has been ratified by the president.

The article reports on the disagreement among authorities and private sectors over anti-climate change regulations. The automobile industry is lobbying for economic efficiency and economy-wide fairness to ensure that none of its clients will cut emission too much. U.S. President George W. Bush refuses to set global warming caps, arguing that emission caps should be concentrated to China and other developing countries.

Deals with the decision of U.S. President George W. Bush to create a White House committee to oversee the nation's ocean policies, with plans to improve research, better manage fisheries and regulate pollution from boats.

Reports on United States (U.S.) President George W. Bush's first step toward developing a U.S. alternative to the contentious Kyoto Protocol combating global warming.

Commends the decision of United States President George W. Bush to issue a moratorium on private lawsuits aimed at adding new entries to the list of endangered species.

Reports on a series of environmental policy issued by United States President George W. Bush and the deterioration of his administration's environmental image as of April 2001.

Discusses the issues that will challenge the administration of United States President-elect George W. Bush. Appointment of federal judges; Environmental protection; National missile defense system.