Progress on Global Warming Is Questioned

May 5th, 2007 By DESMOND BUTLER, Associated Press Writer

(AP) -- European Union and U.S. leaders are hailing what they say is a a big step toward bridging their sharp differences on global warming. Academics and critics of President Bush's policies, however, question whether he really gave any ground.

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