What an idea!

Britain is planning on getting rid of the old light bulbs and saving the earth:

LONDON - High-energy light bulbs will not see the light of the day in Britain by 2012, the government has announced. Environment Secretary Hilary Benn announced the new policy, which is another step taken as part of efforts to cut CO2 emissions.

Energy efficient light bulbs will take the place of these high-energy bulbs on shelves from the next few years. The main aim of the scheme is to save 5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide a year, the government added.

"Britain is leading the way in getting rid of energy-guzzling light bulbs and helping consumers reduce their carbon footprint," said Secretary of State Hilary Benn. "Choosing energy saving light bulbs can help tackle climate change, and also cut household bills, with each bulb saving up to £60 over its lifetime."

How strange... a government that actually does things that help people. But wait, Bush is on top of things! He's going to have a .... meeting!!:

NEW YORK - President George W Bush is all set to hold his own climate change meeting in Washington on Friday even as he wrapped a fresh round of meetings at the United Nations.

Delegates of 16 of the top polluting nations have gathered in the US for the meeting, which has been called a show of leadership on climate change by Bush. The meeting will also be attended by representatives of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) as well as the European Union.

The White House said in a statement that the main aim of the meet was to set global goals as well as "nationally defined mid-term goals and strategies, and sector-based approaches for improving energy security and reducing greenhouse gas emissions."

More hot air from politicians? I think I've found a source of global warming...