While Group of Eight (G8) nations seemed likely to overlook global warming amid a renewed focus on energy security, the latest draft communique for this weekend's summit does reveal some concerns.

Leaders of the G8 nations approved a statement at the St Petersburg summit that acknowledged divisions among the world's top economies on tackling climate change and promoting nuclear energy. However, ...

And the G8 countries are also expected at Gleneagles to pledge to work for a successful conclusion of the current Doha Round of global trade talks, which has as a top priority reducing rich country ...