Arnie has eco date with Blair; EXCLUSIVE.Byline: by OONAGH BLACKMAN, Political Editor ARNOLD Schwarzenegger Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger (German pronunciation (IPA): [ˈaɐ̯nɔlt ˈaloɪ̯s ˈʃvaɐ̯ʦənˌʔɛɡɐ] will bring a touch of glamour to Tony Blair's final few days at No10 when he flies in to discuss climate change. The California governor wants to work on a new campaign with the Prime Minister to fight global warming global warming, the gradual increase of the temperature of the earth's lower atmosphere as a result of the increase in greenhouse gases since the Industrial Revolution. . And he will discuss a programme of globetrotting lectures and speeches for when Mr Blair retires on June 27. Arnie is also likely to meet Gordon Brown during his visit in the next fortnight. A source close to the PM said: "It's about finding radical ways to cut CO2 emissions and he is very keen to see Mr Blair before he goes." Last year in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. , Arnie and the Prime Minister signed a deal to promote research into cleaner fuels. And he proclaimed Mr Blair an "action hero" three months ago for bringing in a climate change bill. The ex-movie star has become known as the "emissions terminator" for his green policies. He introduced a global warming solutions act in California last September and wants a 25 per cent cut in emissions by 2020. CAPTION(S): TRIP: Schwarzenegger |
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