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Reports on the decision of the U.S. Senate to require oil refiners to use ethanol as a gasoline additive for cleaner-burning fuel, as of June 2003.

Reports on the findings of investigations on the source of the anthrax virus in the United States.

Reports on the lobbying efforts of coal and utility companies asking United States President George W. Bush to ease a clean-air regulation so that equipment at electric power plants can be upgraded.

Deals with the anti-air pollution proposal of United States (U.S.) President George W. Bush which originated from the anti-pollution platform of former U.S. Vice President Al Gore.

Commends the actions taken by United States President Bill Clinton to protect federal lands during his presidency. Federal laws used by Clinton to create protected monuments and parks; Plan of Clinton to designate forest service lands into the protected roadless category; Environmental impact of his move to protect federal lands.

States that two business groups in the United States launched opposing campaigns for the Global Warming Treaty during 1998. Factors which motivated the groups' involvement with the treaty; Contentions of Robert N. Burt, a Roundtable member and chief executive officer of Chicago, Illinois-based FMC Corporation; Concerns regarding greenhouse gas emissions; Details on the groups' involvement in the treaty.

States that the administration of United States President Bill Clinton intends to ask energy-intensive industries for advice during 1998, so that its United Nations' treaty to reduce global warming may be completed. Examination of debate surrounding the issue; Identification of elements of the treaty; Arguments from the Bill Clinton administration surounding emissions trading and tax incentives.

Focuses on a conference between the Group of Seven countries where issues concerning global economy, financial aid and poverty alleviation were tackled.