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Howard opponent in green disarray (BBC, 10/31/07)

Kevin Rudd says he will not ratify an agreement that does not include China and India, apparently contradicting his party's environment spokesman. [...]

Mr Rudd has promised to sign Kyoto if he wins November's election.

The government's refusal to do so has been deeply unpopular and a damaging issue for Mr Howard in the election campaign.