Australia carbon laws in doubt, election possible

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Canberra - Australia's plans to cut carbon emissions were set for defeat in a hostile Senate after the election of a new opposition leader opposed to carbon-trade laws, setting the stage for a possible early 2010 election. New Liberal opposition leader Tony Abbott, elected Tuesday, said conservative Senators, many climate change sceptics, would reject the government's carbon emissions trading laws if they are not deferred until early 2010. (Snip) ''The extremists have gained control of

The United States is closely watching Australia's debate and a political agreement on carbon trading in Australia would help garner support for action from other countries...

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