The Earth Summit; Financial Times survey

The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (Earth Summit) will have many problems to face. The atmosphere, land and forests, water supplies and bio-diversity are the main issues to be tackled. Population growth is a crucial issue. Conflicting views on protecting the environment between the industrialised nations and the Third World countries are likely. Environmental groups do not expect the conference to produce answers to environmental problems. UK Environment Minister, Michael Howard sees the Earth Summit as a unique opportunity.