Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to ratify the Kyoto Protocol, paving the way for the world-wide implementation of the agreement.
Mr Putin's cabinet today (30 September) recommended that Russia should fully adopt the text, which aims at combating global warming.
The Duma, the Russian Parliament, will now have to give its approval, but with Mr Putin's backers holding a large majority in the house, the Protocol is expected to be given the go ahead.
Green groups are...
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