I fear this is another attempt to undermine Kyoto and a message to the developing world to buy US technology and not to worry about targets and timetables,

Some countries like the U.S. find it difficult to go through the UN process and make binding commitments. Blair is trying to make a neutral space where they can share ideas. That's fine as long as it doesn't replace Kyoto.

Aviation is a rogue sector and its environmental impact is out of control. Climate change is the most urgent challenge facing humanity and yet aviation policy is doing the opposite of what is needed.

He is right. The storm should be a warning to President Bush about the consequences of his climate change policies.

They train us to survive. It's the best training and the best military in the world and best technology in the world.

Let us go forth with fear and courage and rage to save the world.