The BBC reports that the G8 summit declares progress on global warming by restating the 1992 UN Earth Summit statement. The defining language: "We seek to share with all parties to the UNFCCC the vision of, and together with them to consider and adopt in the UNFCCC negotiations, the goal of achieving at least 50% reduction of global emissions by 2050, recognising that this global challenge can only be met by a global response, in particular, by the contributions from all major economies, consistent with the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities."

Reread that and then check out the whole story here or from the Times here and see if you can find any real commitment by any of the 8 sovereign nations to anything specific.

The G8 is a really nice club. After discussing the world food shortage they settled in for an incredible 8 course dinner. The Times reports here.

Politics - ain't it wonderful?