Britain rules out climate treaty at summit

Although there are various stumbling blocks, there is no doubt that the continued lack of a serious American offer on cutting its greenhouse gas emissions and providing climate finance for the developing nations – the bill which might provide them is stuck in the US Senate – is the principle obstacle to progress. "Copenhagen is one of the most important meetings in human history. But the politicians seem determined to blow it," said Joss Garman, ... Full Story »

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Jack Dinkmeyer
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by Jack Dinkmeyer - Nov. 6, 2009

A news story providing an excellent summarization of why nothing is going to happen to global warming in the foreseeable future. Seems no nation wants to take the lead. Seems everyone is waiting for America to provide its usual world leadership. But thanks to America’s special interests owned government, not only is there no more world leadership, big business cannot see any profit in carbon reduction—at least not until it’s probably too late.

Considering what’s happening to their environment, it’s a shame polar bears cannot attend the Copenhagen meetings.

Copenhagen is one of the most important meetings in human history. But the politicians seem determined to blow it," said Joss Garman, Greenpeace

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