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Friday, 18. December 2009  0 comment(s) |
Money talks in CopenhagenThe US commitment to participating in funding action on climate change is a positive development, but belies the state of equality and responsibility within the framework of negotiations. |
| Wednesday, 23. September 2009 0 comment(s) |
UN Climate Summit: Turning the Screw in the Countdown to CopenhagenTuesday’s UN summit in New York saw around 100 world leaders assemble in a bid to foster more propitious conditions for reaching a global agreement on reducing carbon emissions. Two major emerging economies representing the developing states have shifted from their previously entrenched positions. This means the pressure is now on Obama. |
| Tuesday, 30. June 2009 0 comment(s) |
America steps up to the climate change plateHistory was made last Friday when Congress voted to pass a bill aimed at cutting carbon emissions in the US. The House of Representatives narrowly voted 219 to 212 in favour of proposed legislation aiming to cut carbon emissions by 17% from 2005 levels by 2020 and 83% by 2050. However it is far too early to consider the US to be assuming leadership on climate change. |
