The Chinese government is for the first time considering setting targets for carbon emissions, a significant development that could help negotiations on a Kyoto successor treaty at Copenhagen later this year, the Guardian has learned. Full Story »
Posted by Kaizar Campwala
Great article with many sources. GIves a lot of relevant facts and numbers for the reader to understand the significance of China lowering its carbon emissions eventually. Also proposes another side of the argument on how developing countries need to use lots of carbon to continue development. Developing countries, like China, believe it is unfair to halt their progress because wealthier nations want to focus on the environment now since they are financially well off.
While China did surpass the US in largest energy producer, I believe each country should do their part to help the planet. Don't be selfish and give back to Mother Nature.
Yeah, there goes China blaming it all on us for carbon emissions. That figures, we started it with the industrial revolution. Well you know what China you can either blame it on us or take your part to help cut emissions too. How are we suppose to fix all the damage you have done? We can't fight this war alone, you have your foot in the door too. This is a great story and it really hits the nail on the head. Takes different angles from China's point of view and opposing points of ... More »
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