China considers setting targets for carbon emissions

The Guardian by Jonathan Watts | Apr. 20, 2009 (News Report)

Government's decision could help negotiations on a Kyoto successor treaty in Copenhagen

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 »

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by Cristen Drummond - Apr. 21, 2009

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.