McCain and Obama Europe policies at a glance

A look at the U.S. presidential candidates' views on European issues:

Global Warming:

Global warming policy has been a major divide in trans-Atlantic relations since President George W. Bush spurned the Kyoto treaty during his first year in office. The administration opposed government mandated restrictions on gas emissions that cause global warming.

Both McCain and Obama favor such restrictions. They advocate using market-based cap-and-trade systems that would set emission limits for companies and allow those who produce less than they are allowed to sell credits for the difference. Big emitters could buy credits to meet their requirements.

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