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                  9th July 2001 
                 
                   Howard Kow Tows To Bush  
                  By 
                  Jorge Pisa  
                 
                  Australia remains firm in its decision not to sign the Kyoto 
                  Protocol, the government said Friday, despite attempts by visiting 
                  European Union delegates to persuade it otherwise. Environment 
                  Minister Robert Hill said the government is committed to an 
                  effective international process in curbing greenhouse gases 
                  and one that is fair to all parties. However, Australia continues 
                  to back the U.S. position on the treaty, Hill said. Full article 
                  here... 
                  
                  
                  
                   
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