On global warming, “ the days of Washington dragging its heels
are over”. On climate change, “America is ready to lead”.
Barack Obama, President of the United States, January 27, 2009 (FT)
“China is taking steps to self–regulate its carbon emissions and
increase energy efficiency”. Wen Jiabao, Prime Minister of China,
February 2, 2009 (FT)
Current oil prices “are wreaking havoc on the industry and threatening
current and planned investments”. Ali Al-Naimi, Minister of Energy
of Saudi Arabia, December 21, 2008 (FT)
