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Tony Blair Challenged to ‘Match Words With Deeds’ on Aviation

September 21, 2004

UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has apparently recognised the impact of aviation o­n climate change (BBC News 15-09-04).  In today's Financial Times, Jos Dings challenges him to 'match words with deeds' regarding a proposed disastrous Resolution o­n the table for the forthcoming International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Assembly in Montreal (starting 28 September).  For more information o­n the environmental threat posed by the Resolution, click here.

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