Developing countries will account for an estimated two-thirds to three-fourths of greenhouse gas increases over the next decade, yet nothing in the Copenhagen agreement will even slow that trend. Industrialised countries simply must hope – and pay an estimated $140bn annually – for developing countries to pursue green policies. Full Story »
Posted by Derek Hawkins - via AllTop, NewsRack (Energy)
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Cohen argues that if the third world plus China aren't forced to commit to specific greenhouse gas emission reductions under a new UN treaty, all is for naught. He cites a US/China bilateral agreement but fails to see that as a first step in a model that could be expanded upon. Instead, he conjures up a vision of the UN forcing Americans out of their SUVs. Overall, not very persuasive to me.
Cohen brings up some interesting points. However, he is entirely unsympathetic to their argument, which is a very compelling one (that industrialized nations grew unencumbered by irresponsibly polluting and plundering the worlds resources, and are now asking developing nations to be responsible).
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