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Money talks in CopenhagenPublished 18.12.2009 The 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. » |
UN Climate Summit: Turning the Screw in the Countdown to CopenhagenPublished 23.9.2009 Tuesday’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. » |
America steps up to the climate change platePublished 30.6.2009 History 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. » |
