On November 25, 2009
Copenhagen Countdown: Obama Heading to Climate Talks Armed with U.S. Emissions Target
The hand-wringing and speculation over whether President Obama will attend international climate talks next month can finally be laid to rest. The White House made it official this morning and announced Obama would in fact be heading to Copenhagen to participate in the United Nations Climate Change Conference. Even if people view this as a symbolic step, they’d have to agree that it’s a mighty big one. Obama’s presence does not promise a sudden solution to the world’s problems. Afterall, major obstacles still stand in the way of a global treaty to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Much of the debate falls on two central questions (hurdles): How much money should rich developed countries like those in the EU and the U.S….
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