Following are details of US President George W. Bush's proposal for addressing greenhouse gas emissions, an issue that will confront the leaders of the Group of Eight nations meeting in Germany next week.

* Bush will convene a meeting this fall of around 15 countries that produce
the largest amount of greenhouse gases to discuss a long-term goal for
curbing emissions.

* The countries would include the G8 major developed economies of the United
States, Japan, Germany, Russia, Britain, Italy, Canada and France, as well
as fast-growing economies such as China and India. The top emitters are
responsible for more than 80 percent of global energy use and greenhouse gas
emissions.

* The meeting would be the first in a series. Other forums would include
business leaders from various sectors such as power generation and
alternative fuels.

* A long-term goal for reducing greenhouse gas emissions would be set by the
end of 2008. Individual countries would also set interim targets to reach
that goal.

* The plan proposes cutting tariff barriers to spread environmental
technology and promote sustainable forestry and agriculture.

* Bush also called for boosting investment in research and development for
energy-efficient technologies.
(Planet Ark, 01/06/2007)